8th+Grade

**Eighth Grade**
 * Technology Course of Study **

** Technology Operations and Concepts **

** 1. ** ** Use accurate terminology related to technology. ** l Use appropriate terminology related to technology. [|Basic Computer Terminology] [|Computer Basics Wordsearch] [|Computer Basics Crossword Puzzle] [|Basic Computer Terms] [|Basic Computer Terms (PDF)] [|Flash Cards] [|Computer Terminology Jeopardy Review Game Lesson Plan] [|TekMom's Terminology Definitions] [|Internet Chop Worksheet] [|Internet Word Search Answer Key] [|Internet Vocabulary Quiz Worksheet] [|Internet Scramble Worksheet] [|Internet Vocabulary List & Definitions] [|Internet Access Bank on It! Worksheet] [|Internet Word Search Worksheet]

** 2. ** ** Demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques. ** l Type with speed and efficiency using correct posture and finger placement on alpha and numeric keyboards. [|TUX Typing - Free Keyboarding Software] - This is a download. [|Dance Mat Typing] [|Rank My Typing] [|Free Typing Game] [|Musical Computers Lesson Plan] [|e-Learning for Kids Keyboarding] [|Typing Lessons] [|Proven Techniques for Teaching QWERTY Keyboarding] [|Free Online Typing Games] [|Keying Technique] ** 3. ** ** Explain how network systems are connected and use. ** l Explain how a network system is connected. [|What is a Network?] ** 4. ** ** Use all standard features of word processing. ** l Use basic formatting and editing features of word processing/text editing to create documents such as letters, brochures, essays, reports, or other documents. [|Launching Word] [|Opening a Word Document] [|Highlighting Text] [|Bolding Text] [|Italics & Underlining Text] [|How to set Tabs] [|Bulleted Text] [|Setting a Font] [|Setting Page Margins] [|How to Cut Text] [|How to Cut and Paste Text] [|How to Copy and Paste Text] [|Inserting Clipart] [|Resizing Clipart] [|Moving Clipart] [|Text Wrapping] [|Creating Multi-page Documents] [|Inserting Text Files] [|Headers & Footers] [|Formatting a Header] [|The Drawing Grid] [|Print Preview] [|Inserting Page Numbers] [|Create a Booklet] [|Add a Title to your Cover Page] [|Create a Table of Contents] [|Advanced Table of Contents] [|Create a Page Break] [|The Drawing Toolbar] [|Shadows & Text] [|Autoshapes] [|Grouping Shapes] [|Adding a Textbox] [|WordArt] [|Advanced WordArt] [|Create a Letterhead] [|Create a Template] [|Mail Merge] [|Design a Form] [|Adding Boxes to the Form] [|Add an Address Box to the Form] [|Create a Table] [|Format a Table] [|Microsoft Word How to Track Changes] [|Tracking Changes] [|Tracking Changes 2] [|Tracking Changes 3] [|Microsoft Word Tips & Tricks] [|Mail Merge Instructions] [|Table Toolbar] [|Add a Border to a Table] [|Birthday Party Invitation Lesson Plan] l Save documents to the correct location and print documents [|Saving your MS Word documents]

** 5. ** ** Use standard features of spreadsheets. ** l Find patterns and trends [|Microsoft Excel] [|Excelling with Microsoft Excel] [|Tables and Graphing with Microsoft Excel] [|Pivot Tables with Microsoft Excel] [|Learn Excel 2007 PDF Lessons & Videos] [|What is a Spreadsheet] [|Launching and Exploring Excel] [|Entering Data into a Spreadsheet] [|Widen an Excel Column] [|Centering Data in a Cell] [|Font Formatting] [|Adding Comments to a Cell] [|Saving an Excel file] ** 6. ** ** Utilize advanced features of spreadsheet software, including creating charts and graphs, sorting and filtering data, creating formulas, and applying functions. ** l Determine which type of graph/chart is best suited for various situations. l Use spreadsheets to create charts. [|Create a Bar Chart] [|Create a Pie Chart] [|Creating a Chart] [|Graphing Lesson Plan] l Edit graphs and charts to include colors, axis, background, legend, titles, and data labels. [|Formatting an Excel Chart] [|Creating a Spreadsheet - Project 3] [|Resizing an Excel Chart] [|Move, Resize, Delete a Chart] [|Edit a Chart] [|Graphing Using a Spreadsheet] [|Spreadsheet Project - The Sun & Stars] [|Formatting a Chart] l Use spreadsheets to sort and filter data. [|Sorting Data] l Use spreadsheets to create formulas and apply functions. [|Basic Operators] [|Combining Mathematical Operators] [|Entering Formula into Spreadsheets] [|Adding up Rows in Excel] [|Date Functions] [|Time Function] [|Financial Function] [|The Average Function] [|Multiplying in Excel] [|Weekly & Annual Sums] [|Creating a Spreadsheet - Project 2] [|Creating a Budget Spreadsheet - Project 4] [|Using Formulas in Spreadsheets] [|Creating a Complex Formula] [|Family Budget Lesson Plan] [|My Dream Room Budget Lesson Plan] l Move and copy sheets within a workbook and between workbooks. [|Insert/Move/Delete/Name Worksheets] l Import data into an existing spreadsheet. [|Importing Data into a Spreadsheet]

** 7. ** ** Use all standard features of databases. ** l  Use basic formatting and editing features to create a simple database and analyze results ** create queries and produce reports. ** [|Introduction to Databases] [|Database Concepts] [|Identifying Access Windows] [|Database Tables] [|Contact Management Database] [|Using the Wizard to create Contact Database] [|Opening Table & Navigating Records] [|Viewing and Adding Table Records] [|Editing and Deleting Table Records] [|Adding Form Records] [|Editing Form Records] [|Sorting Records] [|Finding Records] [|Filtering Records] [|Running Database Queries] [|Running and Printing Database Reports] [|MS Access 2007 Free Tutorial Videos]

** 8. ** ** Use standard multi-media features of presentation software. ** l Use standard multimedia capabilities. For example: the insertion of sound files, pictures/graphics, movie files, hyperlinks, animation, action buttons and/or narration. [|Add a hyperlink] [|Add a movie] [|Add a picutre or image] [|Add a background] [|How To Use MicroSoft PowerPoint] [|PowerPoint 2003 Window] [|PowerPoint 2003 Creating a Blank Presenatation] [|PowerPoint 2003 Inserting, Copying, Deleting Slides] [|PowerPoint 2003 Working with Slide Views] [|PowerPoint 2003 Applying a Design Template] [|PowerPoint 2003 Using the Auto Content Wizard] [|PowerPoint 2003 Formatting Text] [|PowerPoint 2003 Formatting Bulleted and Numbered List] [|PowerPoint 2003 Adding ClipArt and Pictures] [|PowerPoint 2003 Adding Charts, Diagrams & Tables] [|PowerPoint 2003 Adding AutoShapes, WordArt and Hyperlinks] [|PowerPoint 2003 Animating Slides] [|PowerPoint 2003 Creating a Slide Master] [|PowerPoint 2003 Spell Check and Printing] [|PowerPoint 2003 Adding Transition] [|PowerPoint 2003 Formatting a Text Box (Video)] [|PowerPoint 2003 Customizing Slide Design (Video)] [|PowerPoint 2003 Compressing Pictures] [|PowerPoint 2003 Grouping and Ungrouping Objects on Slide] [|PowerPoint 2003 Ordering Objects on a Slide (Video)] [|PowerPoint 2003 Using the Set Timing Feature (Video)] [|PowerPoint 2003 Using the Set Rehearse Timing Feature] [|PowerPoint 2003 Inserting Sound Effects (Video)] [|PowerPoint 2003 Adding Background Music From a CD (Video)] [|PowerPoint 2003 Packaging a Presentation for CD (Video)] **9.** ** Demonstrate digital file transfer. ** l Transfer a digital file from one location to another.

** 10. ** ** Determine basic troubleshooting strategies to correct hardware and software problems. ** l Choose the best strategy to correct basic hardware problems and basic software problems, such as but not limited to, computer shutdown, logging in and logging out, computer freezes, distorted monitor images, wireless connectivity, printer jams. etc. [|Basic Troubleshooting Suggestions] [|General Printer Troubleshooting]

** 11. ** ** Appraise technology systems to determine software and hardware compatibility. ** l Review the operating systems. l Assess the software requirements. l Determine if hardware meets software requirements.

** 12. ** ** Describe the importance of security for personal information and systems. ** [|Privacy - What's the Big Deal?] [|Can You Hack It?] [|Onguard Online] l Define security software and current security threats such as “phishing”. [|Smart, Safe & Secure Online] l Recognize and describe the importance of security in regard to technology resources. l Discuss identity theft, ways it can occur, preventive measures, and possible consequences. [|Online Identity Theft: Information is Power] l Be aware of current trends in data security and issues. [|Safeguarding Your Stuff, My Stuff, Our Stuff]

** 13. ** ** Define and understand the effects of computer/electronic device contaminants such as “viruses”, “malware”, “adware”, “crimeware”, and “spyware”. ** l Be aware of the most common threats to technology resources and the most common sources of the threats. [|All About Spyware] [|What is a Trojan] [|Examples of Devious Spyware] [|Symptoms of Spyware] [|Spyware Prevention] ** Digital Citizenship **

** 14. ** ** Identify safe and responsible ways to use technology systems, the Internet including but not limited to social/professional networking, communications tools, and applications. ** l Identify safe and responsible practices of social networking and electronic communication. e-Learning for Kids Using the Internet Safely [|Rules in Cyberspace] [|Private and Personal Information] l Understand the meaning of legal versus ethical, as it pertains to digital content and use of technologies. ** 15. ** ** Practice responsible, ethical, and legal use of technology systems, the Internet, communication tools, and applications. ** l Keep passwords private. [|Strong Passwords] [|Private and Personal Information] l Recognize/avoid cyber-bullying tactics. [|Dealing with Cyber-bullying] l Understand consequences of committing cyber-bullying. [|Cyber-bullying: Not a Pretty Picture] l Identify ways to prevent cyber-bullying. [|Cyber-bullying: Crossing the Line] [|Cyber-byllying: Who Me? Why should I care?] l Understand and demonstrate the use of on-line communication tools and social or professional networking tools safely, effectively and responsibly (email, Facebook, IM, Twitter, linkedIn, texting, voice threads, blogs, wikis, webpages, YouTube, etc.) [|Connected 24/7] [|Acceptable Social Networking] [|Good Messaging Manners] [|Internet Acronymns] [|Smart, Safe & Secure Online] l Understand ramifications of posting information, pictures, and videos online. Resources for Teachers

** 16. ** ** Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. ** l Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. [|Understand Your Acceptable Use Policy] ** 17. ** ** Cite sources of digital content (in a format such as APA, MLA, or other style sheet). ** l Cite sources of digital content in a format such as APA, MLA, or other style sheet). [|How to Cite a Site] [|Tek Mom How To Cite a Web Resource] [|Bib Me] Build a works cited page for FREE! ** 18. ** ** Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content. ** [|Copyright Lesson Plan] [|Considering Copying] l Determine if content is plagiarized.  l Understand possible consequences of plagiarism. [|Avoiding Plagiarism] [|You Quote It You Note It] [|Plagiarism] - Everything You Need to Know About Detecting and Preventing Plagiarism

l Explain the importance of citing text and digital content. l Practice knowledge of copyright laws and fair use pertaining to technology resources and use of online content.

** 19. ** ** Explain consequences of illegal and unethical use of technology systems and digital content. ** l Identify examples of a computer crime. [|What is Cybercrime] l Know the penalties, fines, incarceration, and laws related to computer crimes. [|Federal Computer Crime Cases Involving Teens] Consequence of Computer Crime Lesson Plan ** 20. ** ** Protect personal information online. ** l Discuss privacy settings. l Determine if a website is a secure and trusted site before giving out any personal information. l Recognize when it is acceptable to give out personal information.

** 21. ** ** Describe advances in technology and the effects of each on the workplace and society. ** l Describe advances in technology and the effect of each on a person’s livelihood. l Describe how advances in technology affect society.

** Research and Information Fluency **

** 22. ** ** Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, visualize, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas. ** [|Smart Keyword Searching] l Demonstrate efficient Internet search strategies. l Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize and evaluate information. [|Research Mini-lesson: Internet Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan] [|Star Wars Internet Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan] l Use digital tools to present or display information or ideas. l Use digital tools and strategies to synthesize information.

** 23. ** ** Evaluate electronic resources for reliability based on publication date, bias, accuracy, and sources credibility. ** [|Investigating Search Engines and Directories] [|Making Search Decisions] [|Identifying High-Quality Sites] l Evaluate electronic resources for reliability based on a publication date. l Evaluate electronic resources based on bias. l Evaluate electronic resources based on accuracy. l Evaluate electronic resources based on the sources credibility **.**

** Communication and Collaboration **

** 24. ** ** Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to global. ** l Demonstrate how to use digital tools to communicate and collaborate effectively in a global world. l Demonstrate digital file transfer including attaching, uploading, and downloading, etc. to collaborate and communicate globally.

** 25. ** ** Select specific digital tools for completing curriculum-related tasks. ** l Select the appropriate digital tool for your task. [|Look Into the Future Movie Maker Lesson Plan] [|Multimedia Presentation: A Memorable Occurrence Photo Story 3 Lesson Plan]

** 26. ** ** Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts. ** l Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts. [|Improving Multimedia Literacy Skills Using Photo Story 3] ** Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making **

** 27. ** ** Use digital tools to formulate solutions to authentic problems. ** l Utilize digital tools to find solutions to authentic problems.

** Creativity and Innovation **

** 28. ** ** Use digital tools to generate new ideas, products, or processes. ** l Use digital tools to generate or improve ideas, products, or processes.