CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

 

MB611  Technology Applications                                                             Grade Placement:                          6

This curriculum focuses on the teaching and learning of technology skills and the use of computers and related tools.  The one-semester curriculum includes core curriculum integration with the topics of basic word processing, drawing tools, desktop publishing, spreadsheet fundamentals, database, multimedia design and presentation, Internet, and web design.

 

MB612  Introduction to Keyboarding                                                      Grade Placement:                          6

This is an introductory course for MB713 or MB813.  The student learns proper finger placement, location of keyboard keys, and begins development of speed and accuracy.

 

MB711  Technology Applications                                                             Grade Placement:                          7

This curriculum focuses on the teaching and learning of technology skills and the use of computers and related tools.  The one-semester curriculum includes core curriculum integration with the topics of basic word processing, drawing tools, desktop publishing, spreadsheet fundamentals, database, multimedia design and presentation, Internet, and web design.

 

MB713  Keyboarding a                                                                                  Grade Placement:                          7

This course prepares students to operate the keyboard by touch and develop acceptable speed and accuracy levels.  Formatting of basic documents is included.  Successful completion of this course counts for .5 elective high school credit.  If taken for credit, it cannot be repeated at the 8th grade level for additional credit.

 

MB714  Keyboarding b                                                                                 Grade Placement:                          7

The second semester of this course places emphasis on speed, accuracy, and the ability to do business correspondence, business forms, and research papers.  Successful completion of this course counts for .5 elective high school credit.  If taken for credit, it cannot be repeated at the 8th grade level for additional credit.

 

MB811  Technology Applications                                                             Grade Placement:                          8

This curriculum focuses on the teaching and learning of technology skills and the use of computers and related tools.  The one-semester curriculum includes core curriculum integration with the topics of basic word processing, drawing tools, desktop publishing, spreadsheet fundamentals, database, multimedia design and presentation, Internet, and web design.

 

MB813  Keyboarding a                                                                                  Grade Placement:                          8

This course prepares students to operate the keyboard by touch and develop acceptable speed and accuracy levels.  Formatting of basic documents is included.  Successful completion of this course counts for .5 elective high school credit. 

 

MB814  Keyboarding b                                                                                 Grade Placement:                          8

The second semester of this course places emphasis on speed, accuracy, and the ability to do business correspondence, business forms, and research papers.  Successful completion of this course counts for .5 elective high school credit. 

 

MV683  Technology Education                                                                  Grade Placement:                          6

This overview course is designed to increase the student’s understanding of the development and use of technology through a modular technology education lab.  The course introduces students to the six main areas of technology:  Bio-related, Construction, Computer Applications, Energy and Power, Manufacturing, and Transportation.  Students develop an understanding of technology and its impacts.

 

MV783  Technology Education                                                                  Grade Placement:                          7

This overview course is designed to increase the student’s understanding of the development and use of technology through a modular technology education lab.  The course introduces students to the six main areas of technology:  Bio-related, Construction, Computer Applications, Energy and Power, Manufacturing, and Transportation.  Students develop an understanding of technology and its impacts.

 

MV871  Career Investigation                                                                      Grade Placement:                          8

Career Investigation is an exploratory course in which students are introduced to the world of work.  In this activity-based course, students work individually and cooperatively exploring a wide variety of occupations within fifteen career clusters; completing personal inventories and education plans to develop job acquisition skills while gaining a sense of personal and business management.

 

MV883  Technology Education                                                                  Grade Placement:                          8

This overview course is designed to increase the student’s understanding of the development and use of technology through a modular technology education lab.  The course introduces students to the six main areas of technology:  Bio-related, Construction, Computer Applications, Energy and Power, Manufacturing, and Transportation.  Students develop an understanding of technology and its impacts.

 

MV889  Exploring Construction Technology                                       Grade Placement:                          8

This overview course is designed to introduce students to construction careers and the rapid advances in the trades and industries.  Instruction includes specific safety and knowledge of tools and machines and the processes that apply to construction technology.

 

MB601, MB701, MB801  Business Venture                                           Grade Placement:                      6-8

                                                                                                                                Course Length:          .5 semester

                                                                                                                                Prerequisite:                           None

This course provides an opportunity to develop and operate a small group or class-based business such as offering a service or product to the community or school.  Basic entrepreneurial concepts and fundamental business operating principles are taught by working in teams and collaboratively.