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Science Computer Technology

8th Grade Science Keyboarding
8th grade 1 semester
8th grade 1 year
Keyboarding is a semester course designed to help students
This course integrates science inquiry with Life Science Stand- develop speed and accuracy by learning the touch operation of
ards: structures and function, heredity and reproduction, alphanumeric/keyboard characters. Emphasis is placed on the
regulation and behavior; Physical Science Standards: properties
of matter, magnets and electricity, and energy; Earth and Space following: mastery of the keyboard with desirable keyboarding
techniques; development of speed and accuracy; basic
Science Standards: structure and properties, soil, history, problem-solving applications of centering and arranging reports,
and galaxies. Science inquiry labs, activities, and projects are letters, and tables; proofreading formatting; and proper care of
embedded in the topics throughout the year. At least 20% of the equipment. Keyboarding is the foundation for developing
instructional time will be spent in the science lab. entry-level skills for business and other careers.

8th Grade Honors Science Exploring Business Applications
8th grade 1 semester
8th grade 1 year
This course is designed to cover the basics of computer technol-
This course integrates science inquiry with Life Science Stand- ogy in today’s world. Students will explore Microsoft Suit and
ards: structures and function, heredity and reproduction, Google Suite. Students are also given a brief overview of basic
regulation and behavior; Physical Science Standards: properties computer concepts and are provided basic information on hard-
of matter, magnets and electricity, and energy; Earth and Space ware, memory, multimedia, storage and networks. Students will
Science Standards: structure and properties, soil, history, apply their knowledge to everyday uses of the computer in the
and galaxies. Science inquiry labs, activities, and projects are business world and their own lives.
embedded in the topics throughout the year. The content is es-
sentially the same as the standard 8th Grade Science course;
however, the class emphasizes independent and higher level Survey of Business
thinking skills and responsibility on the student’s part—all neces- 9th grade 1 year, 1 credit
sary for advanced level science classes. At least 20% of instruc-
tional time will be spent in the science lab. Computerized Business Applications is a two-semester course
designed to prepare students with an introduction to business
applications that are necessary to live and work in a technologi-
Physical Science cal society. Emphasis is given to hardware, concepts, and busi-
ness uses of applications. The business applications covered
are word processing, database, spreadsheet, telecommunica-
9th grade 1 year, 1 credit tions, presentation, and Web page design.

Physical Science is an introduction to the study of chemistry and
physics. In this course students will explore the scientific meth- Intro to Computer Science
od, scientific measurement, energy and motion, the nature of 9th grade 1 year, 1 credit
matter, kinds of substances, interactions of matter, waves, light
and sound, electricity and energy resources. Some mathemati- A course for students with no formal computer programming
cal applications will be used with scientific formulas. At least experience. The course focuses on developing computational
20% of instructional time will be spent in the science lab. thinking, refining problem-solving skills, and applying key pro-
gramming concepts. This course will give students the begin-
ning tools and skills to be successful in future computer science

endeavors.
Honors Physical Science
9th grade 1 year, 1 credit Career Education
Pre AP Physical Science is an introduction to the study of
chemistry and physics. Students will explore the scientific meth-
od, scientific measurement, energy and motion, the nature of Career Development
matter, kinds of substances, interactions of matter, waves, light
and sound, electricity and energy resources. Mathematical ap- 8th grade (Required) 1 semester
plications will be used often with scientific formulas. The content
is essentially the same as the Physical Science course; howev- This is a hands-on, activity-based, career exploration course
er, the class emphasizes independent and higher level thinking that provides students the opportunity to explore the world of
skills and responsibility on the student’s part—all necessary for work in relation to their own interests and abilities. Students are
advanced level science classes. At least 20% of instructional provided the opportunity to develop successful employability
time will be spent in the science lab. skills such as decision making, job application, interviewing, and
on-the-job relations. Business leaders, community leaders, and
parents are encouraged to participate as guest speakers by
sharing their experiences and expertise in the work force.

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