A number of software programs are used to help the students learn and apply the technology and business topics that are covered in class.  Some examples include:

Microsoft Office:
Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint.

Microtype Pro:
Teaches the home row keyboarding method.


AES Curriculum Viewer:
IT Center 21 is an interactive student paced learning module.  It covers a variety topics including business management, computer research, and presentations.

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 Click here to go to Fulton County Schools - Select 5 middle school addresses other than RTMS

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Career Exploration Link
http://breitlinks.com/careers/career_clusters.htm


Desktop vs Laptop vs Tablet vs Smartphone Article click on link below

http://www.di-ve.com/technology/desktop-vs-laptop-vs-tablet-vs-smartphone
Internet Safety Article links:
Internet History
http://www.npr.org/2011/08/08/139021311/internet-footprint-driving-away-employers

Career Cluster Infomation: http://breitlinks.com/careers/career_clusters.htm
Financial Literacy Series:
Monkey Bars No More: Trying the Money Playground - by Larry Abramson
Take out a sheet a paper, write name, WS#, period # and date. Listen to the story below and write a one paragraph summary of the story.  Include your thoughts if you would like to participate in an exercise like this.  Also what do you think the purpose of the "real life" simulation.  Finally, what do you think the students learned from participating and will it influence their financial decisions later in life.
http://www.npr.org/2011/05/17/136363695/monkey-bars-no-more-trying-the-money-playground
Money Quiz - Test Your Financial Knowledge
http://www.npr.org/2011/05/13/136062128/money-quiz-test-your-financial-know-how
Take out a sheet a paper, write name, WS#, period # and date.  Number from 1- 12 and have two columns.  One column - MY ANSWER. Second Column - Correct Answer
Take Money Quiz and record answers.


below for National Geographic Travel website.  You may use search engines to research information for other countries:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/?source=NavTravHome

Click below to link for Internet Terms Dictionary:
www.webopedia.com

CLICK ON LINK BELOW FOR LIST OF FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES
http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/2004-03-22-fortune-500-list_x.htm

Course Description:     The seventh grade Business & Computer Science course offers hands on experience to teach students the fundamentals of a computer work station, development of basic keyboarding skills, and the correct application of creating word documents.

Course Objectives:

1.  Identify and describe computer components and their functions.

2.  Identify basic components of and utilize a word processing and business software programs.

3.  Identify the fundamentals of Internet safety, business principles, and information systems.

Click Below to open or save the 7th Grade Course syllabus.

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Students complete several exciting projects to demonstrate their knowledge and mastery of class material.  Some Examples include:

  1. Creation of a Newsletter
  2. Creation of a Magazine.
  3. Team Project that includes promotion, presentations, and integrates the many topics covered during the course. 

 The 7th Grade Team Project is a multi-task assignment that integrates MS PowerPoint, MS Media Player, and MS Movie Maker.