Welcome VMMS Students!
Dear Students,
During the next 18 weeks (7th and 8th Grade) or 9 weeks (6th Grade) you will be participating in the Business and Computer Science Connections Course. The goal of this course is to provide middle school students with an introduction to the principles of computer science, basic keyboarding skills, Internet safety and usage, and computer applications. Students will also explore career choices and develop 21st Century employability skills.
Business and Computer Science Standards:
6th Grade
ü Computer Fundamentals
ü Careers
ü Keyboarding
ü Internet
ü 21st Century Skills
ü Introduction to Computer Applications
7th Grade
ü Keyboarding and Ergonomics
ü 21st Century Skills
ü Career - Pathways
ü Computer Applications
ü Internet and Internet Safety
ü Intro to Business
ü Information Systems
8th Grade
ü Keyboarding
ü 21st Century Skills
ü Business Foundations
ü Exploration of 21st Century Skills- Pathways
ü Internet and Internet Safety
ü Financial Literacy
Special projects:
Websites
Animated stories and games using Scratch
Newsletters using MS Publisher
Documentaries using MovieMaker
Game creation using GameMaker
Georgia Student Media Festival
Reflections Art Contest (video category)