Business and Computer Science 
with Keri Beth Jones
Dacula Middle School
Gwinnett County Public Schools
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Unit 8: Computer Programming

5/15/2014

 

MSBCS-BCSIII-4: The students will exhibit critical thinking. 

Agenda for Monday, May 19, 2014:
  • You can continue to do code.org to receive prizes for stages complete. 
  • If you have already completed stages, you can see me to get your prizes!
Agenda for Thursday, May 15, 2014 & Friday, May 16, 2014:
  • Please go to code.org and sign up for an account using our class code:
    http://learn.code.org/users/sign_up
    8A Code: IDNPCK
    8B Code: HNXHAK
  • For every section you complete, you will receive a prize for our end of the year party next week! :)
  • If you do not want prizes, you can do NitroType.

Unit 7: Risk Management

5/12/2014

 

MSBCS-BCSIII-6: The students will examine basics of risk management. 

EQ: What is risk management?

Agenda for Monday, May 12, 2014:
  • Use the following website to find the answers to the Risk Management Notes I gave you on Thursday: RISK MANAGEMENT WEBSITE
  • FYI: The videos will not work but you can still find the information from the information provided and the links available on each page.
  • The first 10 people to find all of the answers will receive a BOLT!! You CAN work together!!

Unit 6: Personal Finance and Budgeting

4/28/2014

 

MSBCS-BCSIII-13: The student will demonstrate an understanding of personal finance. 

EQ: What is a budget and how is one created?

Agenda for Monday, May 5, 2014 and Tuesday, May 6, 2014:
  • We will be in Mrs. Hester's room on Monday and Tuesday of this week. 
  • We will be playing Monopoly during this time!
Agenda for Monday, April 28, 2014 - Friday, May 2, 2014:
  • Take a few minutes to decompress since we just got finished with testing...
  • If you have not turned in your Entrepreneur Research Project, please turn that in ASAP!
  • Today, we will continue with our Budgeting Unit. 
  • Work on the following project with a partner: BUDGETING GROUP ACTIVITY
  • You will need this Excel file to complete your budget: BUDGET SPREADSHEET
  • This is due on FRIDAY at the end of class! 
  • Remember: There is a different schedule this week so we do not see each other every day - Monday/Tuesday/Friday = A, Wednesday/Thursday/Friday = B
  • Classes will be 45 minutes Monday/Wednesday, 60 minutes on Tuesday/Thursday and 30 minutes on Friday.
Agenda for Monday, April 21, 2014:
  • Surprise! We have a guest speaker today!
  • Please welcome Mrs. Kristi Greer from Oconee State Bank to our classroom today!

Unit 5: Entrepreneurship and Careers

4/22/2014

 

MSBCS-BCSIII-7: The students will examine basics of entrepreneurship. 

EQ: What is an entrepreneur and what do they do?

Agenda for Friday, April 25, 2014:
  • The following people do not have a grade for the 2nd module of Everfi and need to come and talk to me ASAP about this:
  1. Gwynn C.
  2. Joseph J.
  3. Kendall G.
  4. Khalil W.
  5. Spencer M.
  • The ENTREPRENEUR RESEARCH PROJECT is due TODAY!! 
  • If you get finished with the research project before the end of class, you can complete more of the lessons in the typing program in order to improve your typing skills. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS OR THERE IS NO POINT IN USING THE PROGRAM!! :)
Agenda for Thursday, April 24, 2014:
  • The following people do not have a grade for the 2nd module of Everfi and need to come and talk to me ASAP about this:
  1. Amy G.
  2. Andrew G.
  3. Colin Mc.
  4. Gwynn C.
  5. Carter J.
  6. Joseph J.
  7. Kate D.
  8. Kendall G.
  9. Kevin H.
  10. Khalil W.
  11. Matthew S.
  12. Spencer M.
  • The ENTREPRENEUR RESEARCH PROJECT is due TOMORROW!! 
  • If you get finished with the research project before Friday, you can complete more of the lessons in the typing program in order to improve your typing skills. 
Agenda for Wednesday, April 23, 2014:
  • There are TEN (8A) and TWELVE (8B) of you who are not finished with the first two modules in Everfi. You have had PLENTY of time to get this done. Anyone who does not finish Everfi by the end of this class period will get 10 points taken off PER DAY that it is not finished. You will not have anymore class time to work on this after today. Here is the login link:      https://platform.everfi.net/login

  • The ENTREPRENEUR RESEARCH PROJECT is due by FRIDAY!! 
  • If you get finished with the research project before Friday, you can complete more of the lessons in the typing program in order to improve your typing skills. 
Agenda for Tuesday, April 22, 2014:
  • At the end of the week, we will come back to the budgeting information we talked about with Mrs. Greer yesterday.
  • For now, we need to finish everything posted in the agendas from last week. Please complete all of the posted assignments and then see me if you have any questions.
Agenda for Friday, April 18, 2014:
  • I am hoping that everyone will be finished with Everfi by the end of class. Remember, you only have to complete the first two modules and most of you are already finished with the first one. Use your time wisely and get the second one finished today!
  •  Here is the login link: https://platform.everfi.net/login
  • If you get finished, you can start on our next project. Here is the project sheet:
    ENTREPRENEUR RESEARCH PROJECT
  • Let me know if you have any questions!
Agenda for Thursday, April 17, 2014:
  • Continue with Everfi. Here is the login link: https://platform.everfi.net/login
  • Remember, you only have to complete the first two modules!
  • If you get finished, you can start on our next project. Here is the project sheet:
    ENTREPRENEUR RESEARCH PROJECT
  • Let me know if you have any questions!
Agenda for Wednesday, April 16, 2014:
  • Today, you will continue with Everfi Venture. If you didn't start yesterday, see the information in the post from yesterday in order to sign up. 
  • You only have to complete the first two modules (The Entrepreneur in You and Planning & Building a Business). These grades will be averaged together for a summative grade for this unit. Please take these seriously!
  • Here is the login link: https://platform.everfi.net/login
  • When you finish, you can see me for the next assignment!
Agenda for Tuesday, April 15, 2014:
  • Reminder: The Kool Aid Project should be FINISHED and turned in individually to Edmodo by everyone. Please turn this in if you haven't already.
  • If you did not finish the FAMOUS ENTREPRENEUR SCAVENGER HUNT yesterday, please complete that today and turn it in to Edmodo.
  • If you have done all of the above, you will start with Everfi Venture. 
  • Each one of you will create an account in Everfi -https://platform.everfi.net/registration/signup
    using this class code:      8A (2nd Period) - 92585247     8B (3rd Period) - 8635e9b9
Agenda for Monday, April 14, 2014:
  • If you have not turned in all of the work from the Kool Aid Project, please check the agenda for Friday, April 4th and make sure you and your group members have everything turned in.
  • After completing the Kool Aid Project, please complete this FAMOUS ENTREPRENEUR SCAVENGER HUNT. Turn this in to Edmodo when you are finished.
    Use this info for Martha Stewart since that link isn't working for y'all: MARTHA STEWART

Unit 4: Marketing and Research

3/27/2014

 

MSBCS-BCSIII-2: The students will demonstrate effective communication skills used to succeed in the business world.
MSBCS-BCSIII-3: The students will demonstrate the ability to problem solve. 
MSBCS-BCSIII-4: The students will exhibit critical thinking.
MSBCS-BCSIII-10: The students will examine basics of marketing.

EQ: How can I research a problem associated with marketing and then present my findings in a professional manner?

Agenda for Friday, April 4, 2014:
  • This is what you need to turn in to Edmodo:
  1. Kool-Aid Spreadsheet
  2. Logo for your new product
  3. Kool-Aid Brainstorm Sheet
  • After you finish the above assignments, there is only one more part of the KOOL AID PROJECT that you need to finish. In Phase 3, it says you are supposed to create a magazine ad or billboard advertising your new flavor of Kool-Aid.  This will be presented to the class also. Please turn in whatever you create to Edmodo as well. You can create this in Microsoft Publisher, Word, or 1 slide in PowerPoint.
Agenda for Thursday, April 3, 2014:
  • Today, we are doing a taste test for your NEW drinks! 
  • If you brought your products, please bring them to the tables in the back. 
  • After we finish the taste test, you can continue with your work.
    This is what you need to turn in to Edmodo:
  1. Kool-Aid Spreadsheet
  2. Logo for your new product
  3. Kool-Aid Brainstorm Sheet
Agenda for Wednesday, April 2, 2014:
  • Continue with the KOOL AID PROJECT
  • Turn your spreadsheet in to Edmodo when you finish it.
  • Once you turn in your spreadsheet, please complete this brainstorming sheet:
    KoolAid Brainstorm Sheet
  • Turn your logo and brainstorm sheet in to Edmodo when you finish them.
  • Tomorrow, your group needs to bring the supplies to make your product. We will have a taste test during class. 
Agenda for Tuesday, April 1, 2014:
  • Continue with the KOOL AID PROJECT
  • Please work diligently to finish your Excel Spreadsheet today! Formatting requirements are listed in the agenda for yesterday. Please turn this in to Edmodo when you are finished. Remember: If yours doesn't look similar to this example, you WILL have points taken off!
    • KOOLAID SPREADSHEET
Agenda for Monday, March 31, 2014:
  • Continue with the KOOL AID PROJECT
  • Remember: You are trying to come up with a TOTALLY different drink than what has been offered before and so you need to do the research to figure out what your target market wants. I will show you how to set up your Excel table today in class so that when you have your research gathered, you can enter it in quickly.
  • ALL RESEARCH SURVEYS NEED TO BE COMPLETED BY PEOPLE IN YOUR TARGET MARKET BY TODAY.
  • Please apply the following formatting options to your Excel Spreadsheet before turning it in:
  1. Merge/Center Cells in Top Row to make a Title for the Spreadsheet
  2. Expand Column Width for columns containing data if needed
  3. Skip a row between questions
  4. Wrap Text on all cells containing data
  5. Change the font & font size of some of the data entered (EX: Titles)
  6. Apply Borders to all cells containing data
  7. Center Align all cells containing data
  8. Bold all results (numbers only)
  9. Color Code results by question (Change Fill Color of Cells)
  10. Chart Results for each question and set as a new tab
  11. Change Colors of all data in your charts
  12. Delete any blank sheets in your spreadsheet
  13. Name all tabs according to results
  • Turn in your Excel Spreadsheet with your data to Edmodo. Here is an example of how to set up your data in Excel (This one is NOT all the way finished...):
    KOOLAID SPREADSHEET
Agenda for Friday, March 28, 2014:
  • Before you get started with anything else today, every student needs to go to this link and take this survey: AdvancED Student Survey Please take this seriously!
    Come and tell me as soon as you are finished taking it so I can check you off on my list. Thanks!
  • If you have not tested out of the typing program, please come and see me.
  • Continue with the KOOL AID PROJECT
  • Remember: You are trying to come up with a TOTALLY different drink than what has been offered before and so you need to do the research to figure out what your target market wants. I will show you how to set up your Excel table today in class so that when you have your research gathered, you can enter it in quickly.
  • ALL RESEARCH SURVEYS NEED TO BE COMPLETED BY PEOPLE IN YOUR TARGET MARKET BY MONDAY BEFORE YOU COME TO CLASS.
Agenda for Thursday, March 27, 2014:
  • There are 8 people who still need to test out of the typing program. Please continue with your lessons and then take the test when you feel confident enough to pass it. Remember: You must have a NET wpm of 30 to pass!
  • Here is your new project: KOOL AID PROJECT
  • You may work in groups of 2-3 for this project!
  • Here is some information about Marketing: MARKETING PREZI

Unit 2: Keyboarding

3/26/2014

 

MSBCS-BCSIII-1: Students will reinforce keyboarding techniques.

Essential Questions: Why is it important for you to learn how to type? How is this going to help you in the real world?

Agenda for Wednesday, March 26, 2014:
  • Today, you will continue with the beginner courses in the typing program.
  • IF you think you could get a 100 (30 NET wpm) without completing the remaining courses, you may TEST OUT TODAY! You must make a 100 in order to test out. You may take the test as many times as you need in order to get the desired score.
  • After testing out, you may compete against your peers by creating an account in NitroType. See Mrs. Jones to set up a race!
  • Those people who do not test out today will continue have to continue with the typing program and the other students will not.
Agenda for Friday, March 21, 2014:
  • 8th Grade Field Trip to UNG
Agenda for Thursday, March 20, 2014:
  • Continue with the beginner courses in the typing program.
  • In order to test out, you must do the following:
  1. Complete ALL beginner courses
  2. Complete the first two intermediate courses (You may complete more if you want)
  3. Take another typing test - Here is how the test will be scored - 
    (Gross Speed - Errors = Net Speed):
  • 100 = 30 NET wpm
  • 95 = 25-29 NET wpm
  • 90 = 23-24 NET wpm
  • 85 = 21-22 NET wpm
  • 80 = 19-20 NET wpm
  • 75 = 17-18 NET wpm
  • 70 = 15-16 NET wpm
  • 65 = 13-14 NET wpm
  • 60 = <13 NET wpm
***IF YOU GET FINISHED BEFORE OTHERS***
You can race ME or other class members in NitroType!
Consider the challenge issued! :)
Agenda for Wednesday, March 19, 2014:
  • 8th Grade Step Up Day - No Class
Agenda for Tuesday, March 18, 2014:
  • Please log in to your Edmodo account and take the "So You Think You Know Basic Technology?!?" Quiz. This will count as a formative.
  • Typing Test - Mrs. Jones will explain how to do this! Just come and see me before you take this. This is just a pre-test and will not count this time.
  • Work on finishing all beginner courses of the typing program. 
  • You should be finished with this by Friday at the latest. 
  • You can take another typing test after every lesson is finished to see what kind of progress you have made.
  • You will take a typing test that WILL count after you have completed all beginner courses.

Unit 3: Careers in Business and Computer Science

3/21/2014

 
Tuesday, March 25, 2014:
  • Continuation from yesterday: You will either be doing an activity with Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Mattison in GACollege411 or (if you have already done this) you will be going to Mrs. Dorsey's lab for a leadership activity.
Monday, March 24, 2014:
  • Today, you will either be doing an activity with Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Mattison in GACollege411 or (if you have already done this) you will be going to Mrs. Dorsey's lab for a leadership activity.

Unit 1: Introduction to BCS III

3/16/2014

 

Essential Question: What am I going to learn in BCS III?

Agenda for Monday, March 17, 2014:
  • Roll Call
  • Welcome! - Rules and Introduction
  • Typing Challenge

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