SYLLABUS

Howard High School

FALL 2012 COURSE SYLLABUS

PROGRAM CONCENTRATION: Business Education & Computer Science CAREER PATHWAY: Computer Applications is a prerequisite for all CTAE Pathways

COURSE TITLE: Computer Applications

Teacher: Joe Finkelstein Email: jfinkelstein.howardhs@bibb.k12.ga.us Room Number: 405 Phone Number: 478-779-4904 Semester: Fall 2012 Tutorial Day: Thursday Textbook: MS Office 2010 by Pasewark Tutorial Hours: 3:00 – 3:30 Textbook Price: Tutorial Location: 405

Department Philosophy: The Career Technology Education Department believes that education’s most important function is to provide all students with the skills needed for post-secondary and careers. This is accomplished by providing interest-based programs that meet industry standards. Course Description: The goal of this course is to provide an understanding and application of social, ethical, and human issues related to technology. The course will also provide an introduction to computer technology, decision-making, productivity, communications, and problem-solving skills. Areas of instruction include computer applications and integration of word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software as well as use of emerging technologies. In this course, high school students can acquire skills required to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents. Areas of study will also include oral and written communications and information research for reporting purposes. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and technical skill standards. Articulation: This course is Bibb County approved and articulated with Central Georgia Technical College’s Introductions to Microcomputers* & Advanced Word Processing & Desktop Publishing Techniques**. * Computing in the Modern World must be taken, in addition to Computer Applications to articulate with Introductions to Microcomputers ** Computer Applications II must be taken, in addition to Computer Applications, to articulate with Advanced Word Processing & Desktop Publishing Techniques Course Prerequisites: None Career Pathways: Computer Applications serve as a prerequisite to all CTAE Pathways.

Bibb County CTAE Pathways Administration/Information Graphic Communication

Architectural Drawing & Design Interactive Media Basic Agricultural Science & Technology JROTC

Broadcast & Video Production Law & Justice Computer Systems & Support Marketing & Management

Computing Nursery & Landscape Construction Nutrition & Food Science Culinary Arts Small Business Development

Early Childhood Education Teaching as a Profession Financial Management – Accounting Therapeutic Services – Medical Services

Financial Management – Services Therapeutic Services – Nursing Flight Operations Transportation Logistical Support (Automotive)

General Horticulture & Plant Science

Course Schedule Week 1 Introductions/Syllabus Week 10 Excel Week 2 Word Week 11 Excel Week 3 Word Week 12 Access Week 4 Word Week 13 Access Week 5 Word Week 14 Access Week 6 Word Week 15 Publisher Week 7 Word Week 16 PowerPoint Week 8 Excel Week 17 PowerPoint Week 9 Excel Week 18 Finals

Internet Acceptable Use: Use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the Bibb County School System. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. Any student user not complying with the Bibb County School System Internet Acceptable Use Agreement shall lose Internet privileges for a period of not less than one week. FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a co-curricular national student organization designed to offer students the opportunity to participate in leadership activities both in and out of the classroom. Members have the opportunity to go on field trips, participate in competitive events, perform community service, interact with the business community, and attend state and national conferences. Grading Scale*

Area Percentage Area Percentage

Daily Assignments 40% Final Exam 100% Tests 35% Projects 25% Total 100% Total 100% Daily assignments, tests, and projects comprise 85% of your final grade.

The Final Exam comprises 15% of your final grade.

Required Material: Pencil/pen, paper, and notebook/folder/binder/etc.

Classroom Expectations: Give Respect, Get Respect.

All rules included in the Bibb County Code of Conduct Book will be enforced. Additionally, students will abide by the normal practices of the classroom. These practices include:

‐ Students will respect the teacher, their fellow students, and their environment. ‐ Students will not get up out of their seat during class unless called upon. ‐ Students will take care of all necessities prior to the beginning of class (sharpening pencils, finding

materials, etc.). ‐ Students will enter class and immediately begin their Activation Activity. No exceptions. ‐ Students may talk quietly during designated time-frames. Under no circumstances should students talk

while the teacher is instructing. ‐ Students will sit in their assigned seat each day. The teacher reserves to right to redesign the classroom

seating chart at any time. ‐ Students may not leave the class during the first 20 minutes nor the last 20 minutes of class. ‐ Students will not misuse the computers in class in any fashion (Facebook, hacking, games, etc.). ‐ Students should come to class prepared with notebook, paper, and writing utensil every day.

Make-up Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to retrieve make-up assignments for missed school days from the teacher. Students have five (5) school days to make up missed work. After-school work can be done via appointment or on Thursdays from 3:00 – 3:30. Re-do Policy: Students who make a 69 or below on a project or text can re-do the assignment within five (5) school days. Students will receive a 70 if they pass the assignment on the second attempt. Students will not receive a grade higher than a 70 for a re-do. After-school work can be done via appointment or on Thursdays from 3:00 – 3:30.

* This course does not have an End of Course Test (EOCT) * * All rules included in the Bibb County Code of Conduct book will be enforced *

FALL 2012 COURSE SYLLABUS – Return Form PROGRAM CONCENTRATION: Business Education & Computer Science

CAREER PATHWAY: Computer Applications is a prerequisite for all CTAE Pathways COURSE TITLE: Computer Applications

The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; all information contained in the course syllabus/calendar is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class and a revised syllabus distributed to students to be shared with their parents/guardians. Acknowledgment of Receipt: By signing below, the student and parent/guardian acknowledge that they have read and understood the contents in the 2012-2013 Computer Applications syllabus. Student Name (Print)_________________________________________ Date________________ Student Signature___________________________________________ Date_________________ Parent Name (Print)__________________________________________ Date________________ Parent Signature____________________________________________ Date_________________

Pacing guide

Computer ApplicationsInstructional Focus Calendar

Fall 2012

Instructional Day #

Calendar Date

Standard Addressed Project-Based Instruction FBLA in the Classroom Current Event

1 13‐Aug FS 4, 8-10 Strong Side/Weak Side2 14‐Aug FS 4, 8-10 GET SMART Model3 15‐Aug FS 4, 8-10 FADAF4 16‐Aug FS 4, 8-10 DFS Model5 17‐Aug FS 4, 8-10 PO vs. LO

6 20‐Aug CA1 1, 2, 3Word Lesson 1 SBS &

Projects

7 21‐Aug CA1 1, 2, 3Word Lesson 2 SBS &

Projects8 22‐Aug CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 3 SBS9 23‐Aug CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 3 Projects10 24‐Aug FS 4, 8-10 FBLA Scavenger Hunt Current Event Activity #111 27‐Aug CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 4 SBS12 28‐Aug CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 4 Projects13 29‐Aug CA1 1, 2, 3 Word 1-4 Study Guide14 30‐Aug CA1 1, 2, 3 Word 1-4 Test15 31‐Aug FS 4, 8-10 FBLA Flyer Activity #1 Current Event Activity #216 4‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 5 SBSp , ,17 5‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 5 Projects18 6‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 5 Projects19 7‐Sep FS 4, 8-10 FBLA Letter Activity Current Event Activity #320 10‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 6 SBS21 11‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 6 Projects22 12‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 7 SBS23 13‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 7 Projects24 14‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 FBLA Flyer Activity #2 Current Event Activity #425 17‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 8 SBS26 18‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Lesson 8 Projects27 19‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 Word 5-8 Study Guide28 20‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 Word 5-8 Test29 21‐Sep FS 4, 8-10 Remember the Titans Activity Current Event Activity #530 24‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 4 Excel Lesson 1 SBS & Projects

Computer ApplicationsInstructional Focus Calendar

Fall 2012

Instructional Day #

Calendar Date

Standard Addressed Project-Based Instruction FBLA in the Classroom Current Event

31 25‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 4Excel Lesson 2 SBS &

Projects32 26‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 4 Excel Lesson 3 SBS33 27‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 4 Excel Lesson 4 Projects34 28‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 4 FBLA Budget Activity Current Event Activity #535 1‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 4 Excel Lesson 5 SBS36 2‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 4 Excel Lesson 5 Projects37 3‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 4 Excel Lesson 6 SBS38 4‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 4 Excel Lesson 6 Projects39 5‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 4 Excel Lesson 6 Projects Current Event Activity #6

40 8‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 4 Excel Lesson 1-6 Study Guide41 9‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 4 Excel Lesson 1-6 Test42 10‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 1 SBS43 11‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 1 Projects44 12‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 FBLA Database Activity Current Event Activity #745 16‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 2 SBS46 17‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 2 Projects, , j47 18‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 3 SBS48 19‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 3 Project Current Event Activity #849 22‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 4 SBS50 23‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 4 Projects51 24‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 4 Projects52 25‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 5 SBS53 26‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 5 Projects Current Event Activity #9

54 29‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5Access Lesson 1-5 Study

Guide55 30‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Lesson 1-5 Test56 31‐Oct CA1 1, 2, 6 PowerPoint Lesson 1 SBS

57 1‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 6 PowerPoint Lesson 1 Projects58 2‐Nov FS 4, 8-10 FBLA BAA Activity Current Event Activity #10

Computer ApplicationsInstructional Focus Calendar

Fall 2012

Instructional Day #

Calendar Date

Standard Addressed Project-Based Instruction FBLA in the Classroom Current Event

59 5‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 6 PowerPoint Lesson 2 SBS

60 6‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 6 PowerPoint Lesson 2 Projects61 7‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 6 PowerPoint Lesson 3 SBS62 8‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 6 PowerPoint Lesson 3 Projects63 9‐Nov FS 4, 8-10 CyberBully Activity Current Event #1164 12‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 6 PowerPoint Lesson 4 SBS65 13‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 6 PowerPoint Lesson 4 Project66 14‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 6 PowerPoint 1-4 Study Guide67 15‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 6 PowerPoint 1-4 Test68 16‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 6 Thanksgiving PPT Activity Current Event #1269 26‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 3 Publisher Lesson 1 SBS70 27‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 3 Publisher Lesson 1 Projects71 28‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 3 Publisher Lesson 1 Projects72 29‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 3 Publisher Lesson 2 SBS73 30‐Nov CA1 1, 2, 3 Publisher Lesson 2 Projects74 3‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 3 Publiser Lesson 2 Projects75 4 Dec CA1 1 2 3 Publisher 1 2 Study Guide75 4‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 3 Publisher 1-2 Study Guide76 5‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 3 Publisher 1-2 Test77 6‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 3 FBLA Tri-fold Activity78 7‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 3 FBLA Tri-Fold Activity Current Event #1379 10‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 3 Word Refresher80 11‐Dec CA 1, 2, 4 Excel Refresher81 12‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 5 Access Refresher82 13‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 6 PowerPoint Refresher83 14‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 3 Publisher Refresher Current Event #1484 17‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Final Project85 18‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Final Project86 19‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Final Project87 20‐Dec CA1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Final Project

Class Projects

Project Based Instruction Computer Applications 2012

Project

What the students should

learn…

What the students should

have done….

GPS

#1 – Word Project 3-1

How to format text and learn

how to use quick parts.

Created meeting minutes from

an existing document.

BCS-CA1-3. Students will use

word processing and/or desktop

publishing software through a

variety of input technologies to

create, edit, and publish

industry appropriate documents.

#2 – Excel Project 5-3 How to add formulas to

calculated sums, averages and

other math functions

Calculate final exam scores

from an existing spreadsheet.

BCS-CA1-4. Students will use

spreadsheet software to create,

edit, and publish industry

appropriate files.

#3 – Word Packet #1 Various Word components

(formatting, WordArt, lists,

etc.)

Recreate multiple documents

from scratch.

BCS-CA1-3. Students will use

word processing and/or desktop

publishing software through a

variety of input technologies to

create, edit, and publish

industry appropriate documents.

Class Project

#1

Student Work

#1

MEMORANDUM

To: All members, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce

From: Dinah Muñoz

Date: 10/30/12

Re: Run-off election

The run-off election for the mayor of Lancaster is scheduled for

September 31st The Chamber of Commerce is encouraging each

registered voter to go to the polls and participate in one of our

most valuable rights—the right to vote.

Please make your plans now to vote between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. I

also urge you to use your influence to encourage your friends,

neighbors, and fellow workers to vote. Following are the

precinct voting locations:

1. G.W. Carter Elementary School

2. Kennedy Middle School

3. Lancaster High School

Your individual involvement in this election can affect your

future as well as the future of Lancaster. Thanks for your

participation.

Matthew Moore

Class Project

#2

Student Work

#2

Jamzin Carswell October 18, 2012

Student Score

Abbott, K 74

Beecham, M. 87

Brooks, S. 91

Carlos, M. 77

Dunn, F. 58

Fu, N. 76

Gonzales, J. 92

Johanson, L. 88

Kellem, S. 86

Lanham, T. 74

Nguyen, D. 71

Oscar, W. 80

Payne, D. 90

Quinn, M. 62

Rosen, H. 87

Smith, A. 95

Smith, J. 68

Tabor, L. 96

Thomas, J. 82

Upton, M. 74

Villareal, A. 84

Younger, S. 88

Number Taking Exam 22

Average 80.91

Highest 96

Lowest 58

Standard Deviation 10.41

Scores for Exam 1

Class Project

#3

HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I

WORD PACKET 1

NAME: ______________________________ BLOCK: _________ INSTRUCTIONS: RECREATE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS WHERE NECESSARY. ALL FONTS ARE 12 PT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. PART 1 (SAVE AS “HHS LUNCH MENU”):

Monday___________________________________________________Chicken Sandwich Tuesday_____________________________________________________Taco Salad Wednesday___________________________________________________ Spaghetti Thursday____________________________________________________ Hamburger Friday________________________________________________________ Pizza

PART 2 (SAVE AS “BATMAN BIOGRAPHY”): 1. Key the following text. Having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, Bruce Wayne trains himself both physically and intellectually and dons a bat-themed costume in order to fight crime. Batman operates in the fictional American Gotham City, assisted by various supporting characters including his main sidekick Robin, occasional assistance from former sidekick Batgirl, and his butler Alfred Pennyworth, and fights an assortment of villains such as the Joker or the Penguin. 2. Bold the word Batman. 3. Italicize the words Robin, Batgirl, and Alfred Pennyworth. 4. Underline the words Joker and Penguin. 5. Change the color of the words Gotham City to blue. 6. Change the color of the word Robin to yellow. 7. Apply a superscript font effect to the word villains. 8. Change the color of the word Joker to purple.

Font: Courier New Font Size: 12 Tab: Center Tab @ 4.5” with an underscore leader WordArt: WordArt Style 22

PART 3 (SAVE AS “SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST”):

Supplies for School 1. Pencil 2. Paper

a. College Ruled b. Construction c. Printer

3. Pen a. Black b. Blue

4. Notebook 5. Binder 6. Folder

a. Blue b. Red c. Green

7. Jump Drive 8. Laptop

PART 4 (SAVE AS “HARRY POTTER PRICES”):

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Title Font: Comic Sans MS Title Size: 26 List Font: Arial List Size: 12

Font: Trebuchet MS Font Size: 10 Font Effect: Engrave Tabs: Right tab @ 5” with a dot leader WordArt: WordArt Style 23

Student Work

#3

Monday_________________________________________ Chicken sandwich

Tuesday________________________________________Taco Salad

Wednesday______________________________________Spaghetti

Thursday_______________________________________Hamburger

Friday_________________________________________Pizza

Supplies for School

1. Pencil 2. Paper

a) College Ruled b) Construction c) Printer

3. Pen a) Black b) Blue

4. Notebook 5. Binder 6. Folder

a) Blue b) Red c) Green

7. Jump Drive 8. Laptop

Current Event

Activity

Current Event 2012-13

Class Current Event

Computer Applications – Fall 2012 AMD Announces Job Cuts

Current Event Activity #1: 

Go to http://www.cnn.com/TECH/ and read a news article.  After reading, open MS Word and write a brief response to the article.  Your response should be at least 10 GOOD sentences in length.  Sentences like “I enjoyed this article.” are not GOOD sentences!  Utilize appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization in your response.   

Your response to the article can be many different things.  You might have a question about the information presented, you might be happy or unhappy, or you might have additional information to give on the subject.  If you choose an article that you are indifferent to, then you need to read another article.  Copy and paste the URL for the article at the bottom of your response. 

Your response will be graded will the following rubric: 

Scale:  1 (Poor)  2 (Below Average)  3 (Average)  4 (Above Average)  5 (Excellent) Grammar  An excessive 

amount of grammar errors (10+) 

Multiple grammar errors (7‐9) 

Multiple grammar errors (4‐7) 

Few grammar errors (1‐3) 

No grammar errors 

    

       

Spelling  An excessive amount of spelling errors (10+) 

Multiple spelling errors (7‐9) 

Multiple spelling errors (4‐7) 

Few spelling errors (1‐3) 

No spelling errors 

    

       

Capitalization  An excessive amount of capitalization errors (10+) 

Multiple capitalization errors (7‐9) 

Multiple capitalization errors (4‐7) 

Few capitalization errors (1‐3) 

No capitalization errors 

    

       

Punctuation  An excessive amount of punctuation errors (10+) 

Multiple punctuation errors (7‐9) 

Multiple punctuation errors (4‐7) 

Few punctuation errors (1‐3) 

No punctuation errors 

    

       

Response  Response is not reasoned poorly; and/or shows that article was not understood 

Response is not well‐reasoned; and/or shows that article was barely understood 

Response is reasoned on average level; and/or shows that article was somewhat understood 

Response is well‐reasoned; and/or shows that article was well‐understood 

Response is reasoned exceptionally; and/or that article was understood very well 

    

       

 

Current Event Work

Sarah Price  

AMD ANNOUNCES JOB CUTS 

The company said the cuts, expected to be completed by the end of the year, should save roughly $20 million in the fourth quarter and $190 million next year. In its third‐quarter earnings release, which showed sales fell 25%  versus  a  year  ago.  at  a  much  faster  pace  than  we  anticipated."  AMD  employed  11,705  people  as  of February. its shares tumbled 14% last week after it issued a warning about its third‐quarter revenue. Shares were  down  0.4%  in  after‐hours  trading  Thursday.  Disclaimer  LIBOR  Warning:  Neither  BBA  Enterprises Limited,  nor  the  BBA  LIBOR  Contributor  Banks,  nor  Reuters,  can  be  held  liable  for  any  irregularity  or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Disclaimer The Dow Jones Indexes are proprietary to and distributed by Dow  Jones & Company,  Inc.  and have been  licensed  for use. All  content of  the Dow  Jones  IndexesSM © 2012  is  proprietary  to Dow  Jones & Company,  Inc.  The market  data  is  the property  of  Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Most stock quote data provided by BATS. 

 

 

  

FBLA Activity

Scavenger Hunt

Name: ______________________________________ Date: __________________________ Period: ________

Future Business Leaders of America Purpose: To explore and learn about Future Business Leaders of America Instructions: Using the Internet, answer the questions below. Go to the FBLA-PBL National web site: www.fbla-pbl.org. (You may have to type this address in your address bar!)

1. From the National site, click on “About FBLA-PBL”. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. What are four divisions of FBLA-PBL, Inc?

1. 2. 3. 4.

2. Click on GOALS under the main navigation on the left. Write 4 Goals of FBLA.

1. 2. 3. 4.

3. Click on MISSION & PLEDGE under the main navigation on the left What is the mission of FBLA?

4. Move your mouse to the top of the page. Hover over the word FBLA until the menu appears. Click on Business Achievement Awards. What are Business Achievement Awards?

5. What are the four levels of the Business Achievement Awards? 1. 2. 3. 4.

6. The Future Award Focuses on what?

7. Click PREVIEW FUTURE AWARD ACTIVITIES. Complete the following on the Future Award Level.

SERVICE: Write the 2 required activities.. 1. 2.

Write 2 other activities that you could complete for this area 1. 2.

EDUCATION: Write the 2 required activities. 1. 2.

Write the 3 other activities that you could complete for this area. 1. 2.

3. PROGRESS: Write the 3 required activities. 1. 2. 3.

Write the other 3 activities that you could complete for this area. 1. 2.

3.

Now, how easy was that? You can earn your FUTURE LEVEL AWARD! Then, move onto your BUSINESS LEVEL! Explore what the Business level award has its requirements! Work your way up and you can earn a scholarship for after completing LEADER and AMERICA level! 7. Click on Competitive Events on the links on the left side of the screen. The FBLA-PBL

National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills at the region, state & national level. Competitive events fall into three categories. What are they and what is the focus of each category?

1. 2. 3.

8. Click on the COMPETITIVE EVENTS GUIDELINES. A pdf file will open. Wait for it.

Once it opens, read the first page which is a list of the competitive events offered through FBLA (details begin on page 12). Find 3 events that you feel you could compete in based on your grade level, eligibility, and skills! Write the event name for 3 areas that you could win in (or that grab your attention)! State individual, team, or chapter event for each event along with a write the description of the event category.

Event name Select one: Include a description of the event 1. Individual Event

2. Individual Event

3. Individual Event

Explore the National FBLA site www.fbla-pbl.org more if you wish, but now it is time to move on to the GEORGIA FBLA site. Click http://www.gafbla.org/fbla/

9. Who is the STATE PRESIDENT of FBLA?

10. Let’s explore the CONFERENCES offered by Georgia FBLA this year. CLICK CONFERENCES at the top of the page and answer the following questions.

1. When and where is Fall Motivational Rally?

When Where

2. When and where is State Leadership Conference 2010? When Where

3. When and where is National Leadership Conference? When Where

FBLA Work

Scavenger Hunt

Name: Cameron Wright Date: __________________________ Period: ________ Future Business Leaders of America

Purpose: To explore and learn about Future Business Leaders of America Instructions: Using the Internet, answer the questions below. Go to the FBLA-PBL National web site: www.fbla-pbl.org. (You may have to type this address in your address bar!) 1. From the National site, click on “About FBLA-PBL”. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. What are four divisions of FBLA-PBL, Inc? 1. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for high school students 2. FBLA-Middle Level for junior high, middle, and intermediate school students 3. Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) for postsecondary students 4. Professional Division for businesspeople, FBLA-PBL alumni, educators, and parents who support the goals of the association

2. Click on GOALS under the main navigation on the left. Write 4 Goals of FBLA.

1. Develop competent, aggressive business leadership 2. Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise 3. Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism 4. Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty

3. Click on MISSION & PLEDGE under the main navigation on the left What is the mission of FBLA? Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

4. Move your mouse to the top of the page. Hover over the word FBLA until the menu appears. Click on Business Achievement Awards. What are Business Achievement Awards? an aggressive, self-directed, results-based business and leadership program designed to compliment academics while accelerating a student’s leadership skills

5. What are the four levels of the Business Achievement Awards? 1. Future Award 2. Business Award 3. Leader Award 4. America Award

6. The Future Award Focuses on what? Basic business skills, introduction to community service, and FBLA involvement at the local level

7. Click PREVIEW FUTURE AWARD ACTIVITIES. Complete the following on the Future Award Level. SERVICE: Write the 2 required activities.. 1. Donate five hours of service to an educational or service organization

2. Prepare a bulletin board or display promoting FBLA

Write 2 other activities that you could complete for this area

1. Participate on your chapter’s community service project committee 2. Become a pen pal with a senior citizen, a child in a hospital, a child in another country, or a soldier in the military

EDUCATION: Write the 2 required activities. 1. Complete the FBLA Knowledge Quiz with a score of 92 percent or higher 2. Write the 3 other activities that you could complete for this area.

1. Complete the advertising slogans worksheet 2. Using a spreadsheet, create a one-month budget for yourself or for your local chapter

3. Write a one-page paper on a business career

PROGRESS: Write the 3 required activities. 1. Bring a friend who is a nonmember to a local chapter FBLA meeting

2. Attend at least three local chapter meetings and prepare a one-page paper that includes the date of each meeting and a bulleted list of meeting highlights 3.

Write the other 3 activities that you could complete for this area. 1. Complete the programs worksheet 2. Invite a business leader to speak at a meeting. Write a letter inviting this businessperson to your meeting. 3. Attend a local chapter activity/event. Prepare a 100-word summary describing this event or activity.

Now, how easy was that? You can earn your FUTURE LEVEL AWARD! Then, move onto your BUSINESS LEVEL! Explore what the Business level award has its requirements! Work your way up and you can earn a scholarship for after completing LEADER and AMERICA level! 7. Click on Competitive Events on the links on the left side of the screen. The FBLA-PBL National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills at the region, state & national level. Competitive events fall into three categories. What are they and what is the focus of each category? 1. Individual-focus on skills useful in leadership and career development 2. Team-focus on skills useful in leadership and career development 3. Chapter-recognize overall achievement and performance in chapter management and growth

8. Click on the COMPETITIVE EVENTS GUIDELINES. A pdf file will open. Wait for it. Once it opens, read the first page which is a list of the competitive events offered through FBLA (details begin on page 12). Find 3 events that you feel you could compete in based on your grade level, eligibility, and skills! Write the event name for 3 areas that you could win in (or that grab your attention)! State individual, team, or chapter event for each event along with a write the description of the event category. Event name Select one: Include a description of the event

1. Word Processing 2 Individual Event Demonstrate skills and power of word processors to show competency for future endeavors

2. Public Speaking 2 Individual Event Demonstrate qualities of business leadership

by presenting a well-organized, logical, and

substantial speech

3. Marketing Individual Event TEAM EVENT

Provides recognition for FBLA members who possess knowledge of the basic principles of marketing

Explore the National FBLA site www.fbla-pbl.org more if you wish, but now it is time to move on to the GEORGIA FBLA site. Click http://www.gafbla.org/fbla/ 9. Who is the STATE PRESIDENT of FBLA?

10. Let’s explore the CONFERENCES offered by Georgia FBLA this year. CLICK CONFERENCES at the top of the page and answer the following questions.

1. When and where is Fall Motivational Rally? When Oct. 11 Where Perry, GA Georgia National Fair

2. When and where is State Leadership Conference 2012? When March 15-16 Where Hyatt Regency, Atlanta

3. When and where is National Leadership Conference? When Where Anaheim, California

Student

presentations

Student Presentations  2012­2013 

 

Class Project  Computer Applications­Fall 2012  Online Art Museum