Hogs and Pork
(View Complete Item Description)This resource is information on the Hog and Pork Industry from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Material Type: Reading
All resources in Part Two Middle School Special Courses
Cattle and Beef
(View Complete Item Description)This resource is information on the Cattle and Beef Industry from the United States Department of Agriculture. This article discusses the background of the Cattle and Beef Industry.
Material Type: Reading
Dairy Industry
(View Complete Item Description)This resource is information on the Dairy Industry from the United States Department of Agriculture. This article gives a brief overview of the industry.
Material Type: Reading
Preparing for a Successful Job Interview
(View Complete Item Description)Students will learn the do's and don'ts of job interviewing. Students will role play job interviewer/interviewee.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan
Comp Tech - Computer Ethics
(View Complete Item Description)Students will navigate important information about ethics, rules, and laws by playing a prepared PowerPoint presentation and complete a written assignment while accessing information in the PowerPoint.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Presentation
Comp Tech - Ethics Presentation
(View Complete Item Description)Students use a storyboard (from among eight possibilities) which represents an ethical dilemma related to the use of computers to create a PowerPoint presentation. After completion, students view and rate each other's presentations which are set to loop continuously.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
Comp Tech - Alignment
(View Complete Item Description)Students follow along with a demonstration that portrays horizontal formatting applications. Students then compare, contrast, and label ten printed entries that show left, right, center, and justified alignment, as well as the use of expanded spacing and right tab with dot leaders.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
Comp Tech - PowerPoint
(View Complete Item Description)Students will use the lesson activities to plan, create, and deliver presentations using Microsoft Powerpoint. This unit includes all the needed data files and documents to teach the required objectives for presentations. Download the zip file to access Data Files, Keys, and Resources needed.
Material Type: Unit of Study
Comp Tech - Spreadsheet Activities
(View Complete Item Description)Students will learn to create budgets in Microsoft Excel using three activities that can be downloaded from the zip file.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
Comp Tech - Spreadsheeting Formatting
(View Complete Item Description)This assignment gives students an opportunity to click and explore to discover how to control the appearance of an Excel spreadsheet.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
Comp Tech - Word Processing
(View Complete Item Description)This unit includes all the needed files and documents to teach the required objectives for the Word Processing. The unit includes five lessons with approximately 3-4 assignments. Word1- focuses on using the MS Word Window and Proofreading, Word2- focuses on Business Letters, Word3-focuses on Memos, Word4 - focuses on Reports with Citations, and Word5-foucses on review activities. Download the Zip file to access lessons and click on the folder entitled "Word". (Some lessons may need to be slightly modified to align with software.)
Material Type: Unit of Study
BUS: Spreadsheets
(View Complete Item Description)Students will use the three spreadsheet activities to demonstrate a basic understanding of excel spreadsheets. Students will also use the data in the spreadsheets to create charts. The zip file must be downloaded to access student instructions and data files needed for the excel spreadsheet activities.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
BUS: What Makes a Good Employee (BUS)
(View Complete Item Description)Students will read a presentation about real job scenarios and determine what skills and abilities employees possess to be considered good employees. The assignment addresses ethics on the job and behaviors required to maintain employment.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
BUS: Computer Basics (BUS)
(View Complete Item Description)Students will view a presentation that covers types of computers, hardware/software, input/output/storage devices, and more. Students will be able to identify and give examples of computer hardware/software and different types of computers.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
BUS: Computer Parts (BUS)
(View Complete Item Description)This lesson provides an introduction to the basic parts of the computer.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
Bus: Cyber Careers (IT)
(View Complete Item Description)In this resource, students will learn there are many jobs available in the IT industry. Students will understand that IT careers cover many different interests and abilities.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
Bus: Employment Application (Bus)
(View Complete Item Description)In this resource students will complete a job application. They will learn how to apply for a job.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
BUS: Ethics-Where to Draw the Line (BUS)
(View Complete Item Description)Students will evaluate ethical and unethical behaviors
Material Type: Activity/Lab
Bus: Grab Bag Marketing (Mktg)
(View Complete Item Description)In this resource students will learn about marketing and explore marketing concepts. They will utilize computer software and digital media to complete the project. They will learn about the four Ps of marketing (product, pricing, promotion, and place).
Material Type: Activity/Lab
BUS: Ethics Game (BUS)
(View Complete Item Description)Students will reflect on workplace ethics and learn about how ethics are not always a black and white proposition.
Material Type: Activity/Lab