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MSBCS-BCSI-1: Students will identify computer system components.a) Identify and define the key functional components (input devices, output devices,processor, operating system, software applications, memory, storage, etc.)b) Understand the terms and units that are used to describe major hardwarecomponents (RAM, ROM, GHz, MHz, GB, MB, CD, DVD, RW, etc.)c) Explain operating system software, application software, and utility software,citing examples of each.MSBCS-BCSI-2: Students will identify and demonstrate computer maintenance andsafety.a) Explain basic file management.b) Create a folder/directory.c) Move, copy, delete, and rename files and folders.d) Follow safety procedures in the use of computers.MSBCS-BCSI-3: Students will develop an individual career plan reflecting their personaltraits and values.a) Assess personality traits and interests using an Interest Survey instrument.b) Utilize Interest Survey results to match interests with potential careers.c) Apply knowledge gained from individual assessment to develop a career plan.MSBCS-BCSI-4: Students will develop keyboarding skills by touch with speed andaccuracy.a) Identify home row keys and correct finger placement.b) Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques (posture, position, finger placement,etc.).c) Use correct keystroking technique for the alphabetic keys.d) Use correct keystroking technique for the number keys.MSBCS-BCSI-5: Students will discuss Internet safety and security issues.a) Identify Internet safety and security concerns (Cyber Predators, etc.).b) Discuss illegal aspects of software piracy, hacking, and computer viruses.MSBCS-BCSI-6: Students will utilize the Internet as a resource.a) Model ethical use of Internet resources (Piracy, Plagiarism, Copyright, etc.).b) Access and examine available Web sites on the Internet, using different searchengines to find information.c) Copy/Save text and images from the Internet, citing references according tocopyright laws.MSBCS-BCSI-7: Students will develop and model employability skills.a) Identify grooming and dress standards in various workplace environments.b) Demonstrate employability skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, andorganizational skills.c) Demonstrate personal work ethics (dependability, punctuality, responsibility,integrity, getting along with others) that are needed to be successful in theworkplace.MSBCS-BCSI-8: Students will utilize word processing software.a) Identify and explain basic word processing terminology (file, open, save, print,copy, paste, toolbar, highlight, font, etc.).b) Label the parts of a word processing screen.c) Create and save a basic word processing document.d) Retrieve, edit, manipulate, and print a document.e) Format various business and personal documents.MSBCS-BCSI-9: Students will develop and apply basic desktop publishing skills.a) Identify the purpose and type of documents produced utilizing desktop publishingsoftware.b) Understand when desktop publishing software is an appropriate tool.c) Demonstrate knowledge of desktop publishing terminology.d) Complete basic desktop publishing assignmentsMSBCS-BCSI-10: Students will acquire basic knowledge and skills ofmultimedia/presentation software.a) Identify and explain multimedia/presentation graphics terminology.b) Plan and design basic presentations.c) Create, save, and print basic presentations.d) Apply animation to slides.e) Display and explain presentation to peers.f) Critique presentations. 

 

7th Grade Business

Business Computer Science 

MSBCS-BCSII-1
 
MSBCS-BCSII-1 Students will reinforce keyboarding techniques.

a) Identify and demonstrate appropriate techniques.
b) Identify ergonomic issues.
c) Refine touch method keyboarding speed and accuracy skills using the Alphanumeric and Numeric keypad.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSII-10
 
MSBCS-BCSII-10 The student will demonstrate an understanding of ethics and potential dangers related to the use of the Internet.

a) Investigate strategies for Internet Safety and the importance of not releasing personal information to strangers/Internet friends.
b) Evaluate websites to determine the accuracy of information and images.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSII-11
 
MSBCS-BCSII-11 The student will examine career requirements, job responsibility, employment trends, and opportunities for careers in business.

a) Discuss characteristics and opportunities that lead to the development of a successful career in entrepreneurship management, marketing, and banking and finance.
b) Create a logo, slogan, letterhead, and business card for an imaginary business.
c) Describe and demonstrate effective communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in a business environment.
d) Explain why people need to work (e.g., social contacts, make purchases for necessities, expand knowledge, develop skills to meet basic needs and for personal satisfaction and enjoyment.
e) Construct and/or update an Individual Career Plan that tailors to the student's individual interests/goals.
f) Use the student's Individual Career Plan to explore self-knowledge and academic aptitude and understand that career paths should be related to your individual traits.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSII-12
 
MSBCS-BCSII-12 The student will examine career requirements, job responsibility, employment trends, and opportunities for careers in networking, programming, and computer science.

a) Discuss characteristics and opportunities that lead to the development of a successful career in networking, programming, and computer science.
b) Create a flow chart to demonstrate their understanding of basic programming concepts.
c) Compare and contrast types of networks, including LANs versus WANs and wireless versus wired.
d) Diagram a LAN for home & small business & essential components needed.
e) Create & use basic programming terms in context & in keying/designing a given program.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSII-2
 
MSBCS-BCSII-2 The student participates in a variety of activities that demonstrate 21st Century employability skills.

a) Show the importance of a positive attitude in obtaining and maintaining a job.
b) Explain the importance of proper etiquette for greeting and meeting people, dress code, attendance, and other workplace expectations.
c) Utilize brainstorming techniques to solve a problem.
d) Identify the benefits of teamwork.
e) Demonstrates an understanding of the nature of employer-employee relationships.
f) Discuss child labor laws.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSII-3
 
MSBCS-BCSII-3 The student will examine educational requirements, job responsibilities, employment trends, and opportunities in the different career pathways in Business and Computer Science.

a) Investigate the 21st Century career opportunities.
b) Evaluate several occupational interests, based on various criteria (educational requirements, starting salaries, trends, opportunities, and career ladders).
c) Describe and demonstrate effective communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in a business environment.
d) Explain why people need to work (e.g., social contacts, make purchases for necessities) expand knowledge, develop skills to meet basic needs and for personal satisfaction and enjoyment.
e) Construct and/or update a Career Plan as a tool to explore self-knowledge and academic aptitude and understand that career paths should relate to your individual traits.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSII-4
 
MSBCS-BCSII-4 The student will utilize word processing software.

a) Identify uses of word processing software and careers related to word processing.
b) Identify and explain word processing terminology.
c) Create basic word processing documents related to business and computer science careers.
d) Retrieve, edit, manipulate, and print documents.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSII-5
 
MSBCS-BCSII-5 The student will utilize spreadsheet software.

a) Identify uses of spreadsheet software and careers related to spreadsheet.
b) Identify and explain spreadsheet terminology.
c) Create and save basic spreadsheets and apply formulas related to business and computer science careers.
d) Retrieve, edit, manipulate, and print various spreadsheets.
e) Create various charts/graphs from spreadsheets.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSII-6
 
MSBCS-BCSII-6 The student will utilize database software.

a) Identify uses of database software and careers related to database.
b) Identify and explain database terminology.
c) Create and save basic database related to business and computer science careers.
d) Retrieve, edit, manipulate, and print various databases
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSII-7
 
MSBCS-BCSII-7 The student will utilize presentation/multimedia software.

a) Identify uses of presentation/multimedia software in today's workplace.
b) Identify and explain presentation/multimedia terminology.
c) Plan and design a multimedia presentation.
d) Create, save, print, and present a multimedia presentation on a business related career.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSII-8
 
MSBCS-BCSII-8 The student will utilize web page design software.

a) Identify uses of web pages and careers related to web page in today's workplace.
b) Identify and explain web page terminology including the elements of a web page.
c) Plan and design a web page.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSII-9
 
MSBCS-BCSII-9 The student will utilize desktop publishing software.

a) Identify uses of desktop publishing software and careers related to desktop publishing.
b) Identify and explain desktop publishing terminology.
c) Create, edit, save, and print desktop publishing documents.
 

8th Grade Standards

 

MSBCS-BCSII-11
 
MSBCS-BCSII-11 The student will examine career requirements, job responsibility, employment trends, and opportunities for careers in business.

a) Discuss characteristics and opportunities that lead to the development of a successful career in entrepreneurship management, marketing, and banking and finance.
b) Create a logo, slogan, letterhead, and business card for an imaginary business.
c) Describe and demonstrate effective communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in a business environment.
d) Explain why people need to work (e.g., social contacts, make purchases for necessities, expand knowledge, develop skills to meet basic needs and for personal satisfaction and enjoyment.
e) Construct and/or update an Individual Career Plan that tailors to the student's individual interests/goals.
f) Use the student's Individual Career Plan to explore self-knowledge and academic aptitude and understand that career paths should be related to your individual traits.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-1
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-1 Students will reinforce keyboarding techniques.

a) Identify and demonstrate appropriate techniques.
b) Identify ergonomic issues.
c) Refine touch method keyboarding speed and accuracy skills using the Alphanumeric and Numeric keypad.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-10
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-10 The students will examine basics of marketing.

a) List and describe the four elements of the marketing mix (product, place, price and promotion).
b) Explain the importance of target market relative to cultural diversity.
c) Address the elements of the marketing mix utilizing desktop publishing, word processing and/or web page application.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-12
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-12 The student will demonstrate an understanding of economics.

a) Compare and contrast microeconomics and macroeconomics.
b) Explain the concept of Scarcity.
c) Discuss elasticity of supply and demand (cause and effects)
d) Define and list examples of natural, human, and capital goods.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-13
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-13 The student will demonstrate an understanding of personal finance.

a) Saving and investing
b) Earning a living
c) Budgeting
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-2
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-2 The students will demonstrate effective communication skills used to succeed in the business world.

a) Verbal Communication
b) Written communication
c) Bridging cultural differences and using differing perspectives to increase innovation and the quality of work.
d) Explain the importance of proper etiquette for greeting and meeting people, dress code, attendance, and other workplace expectations.
e) Differentiate between verbal and non-verbal
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-3
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-3 The students will demonstrate the ability to problem solve.

a) Utilize brainstorming techniques
b) Identify cause and effects.
c) Understand how a process works.
d) Understand the big picture and beyond yourself.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-4
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-4 The students will exhibit critical thinking.

a) Understanding the importance of making informed or educated decisions.
b) Develop cohesive and logical reasoning patterns.
c) Importance of accepting, rejecting or suspending judgment.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-5
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-5 The students will examine basics of accounting.

a) Define credits and debits.
b) Identify account types (assets, liabilities, Income and Expenses).
c) Examine and create a balance sheet using a spreadsheet application.
d) Examine and create an income statement using a spreadsheet application.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-6
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-6 The students will examine basics of risk management.

a) Define risk management.
b) Identify and assess risk in terms of impact and likelihood including proactive and reactive assessments. Example: Military and Ford (Bridgestone tire issue)
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-7
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-7 The students will examine basics of entrepreneurship.

a) Define entrepreneurship (National Standards for NBEA, pg. 70) and steps needed to start and maintain a business opportunity.
b) Distinguish the role of the entrepreneur in business.
c) Identify necessary traits of a successful entrepreneur.
d) Describe the difference between an employer and employee.
e) Differentiate between a manager and an entrepreneur.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-8
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-8 The students will examine basics of networking.

a) Define key terms (servers, routers, hubs, LANs, WANs, queues, IP addresses)
b) Identify the types of networks and their features.
c) Create an example of a network using presentation software, Inspiration, and/or word processing applications.
d) Compare and contrast types of networks, including LANs versus WANs using a word processing application and/or spreadsheet application to demonstrate their understanding.
e) Describe, compare and contrast Internet protocols (e.g., http, https, and ftp) using a word processing application and/or spreadsheet application.
 
 
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-9
 
MSBCS-BCSIII-9 The students will examine basics of business law.

a) Identify sources of business law.
b) Understand the different classifications of business law.
c) Distinguish between civil and criminal law.
d) Identify different areas of civil law that impact business (ie., tort, contract, property law).
e) Differentiate among types of business crimes. (ie., arson, forgery, embezzlement, computer crimes).
f) Understand the applicability of business law from the standpoint of citizens, workers (includes business owners) and consumers in their communities and in society at large (ref. National Standards of NBEA, pg. 10).
g) Introduce to OSHA state and federal regulatory guidance.
h) Create a safety manual
i) Equal pay act
j) Describe their individual code of ethics using word processing application.