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Sixth Grade: Seventh Grade:
 * Basic Vocab/Terminology
 * Hardware vs. Software
 * Intro to Microsoft Product Suite
 * Word
 * PowerPoint
 * Excel
 * ComicLife
 * Google Earth
 * Computer/Internet Safety
 * Inspiration
 * Interactive Whiteboard
 * Google Docs - Small Group Collaboration and Desktop Publishing
 * CPS Polling Software
 * Scanning
 * Digital Cameras
 * Shortcut Keys / Multiple Ways of Doing Any one Task
 * Website Evaluation / Effective Online Research Skills
 * Online Tools
 * Glogster
 * Wiki
 * Wordle
 * Microsoft Suite
 * Templates
 * iWorks
 * GarageBand
 * Podcasting
 * iPod Integration
 * Wiki Site Creation
 * Computer/Internet Safety
 * Google Earth
 * Inspiration
 * iMovie
 * iPhoto
 * Safari/Firefox
 * Interactive Whiteboard
 * CPS Polling Software
 * Scanning
 * Digital Cameras
 * Shortcut Keys / Multiple Ways of Doing Any one Task
 * Website Evaluation / Effective Online Research Skills
 * Copyright / Intellectual Property
 * Online Tools
 * Glogster
 * Wiki
 * Wordle

Eighth Grade:
 * Microsoft Suite
 * Advanced Word Processing
 * Advanced Excel - Formulas, linking worksheets, macros (small ones)
 * PowerPoint Links, Non-linear presentation
 * Computer/Internet Safety
 * Photoshop
 * Google Earth
 * Inspiration
 * iMovie
 * iPhoto
 * Safari/Firefox
 * iWeb
 * Interactive Whiteboard
 * CPS Polling Software
 * Shortcut Keys / Multiple Ways of Doing Any one Task
 * Website Evaluation / Effective Online Research Skills
 * Copyright / Intellectual Property
 * Online Tools
 * Glogster
 * Wiki
 * Wordle

Sixth Seventh Eighth Downloading photos from a digital camera to the PC Downloading video from a video camera to the PC Basic image editing software Basic video editing software
 * Preston/Damascus Curriculum **
 * Intro to Microsoft Suite
 * Excel
 * Word
 * PowerPoint
 * AppleWorks
 * iPhoto
 * ComicLife
 * Skype
 * Google Earth
 * Inspiration
 * Safari/Firefox
 * Interactive Whiteboard
 * Photo Booth
 * Scanning
 * Digital Cameras
 * Preferences for All Applications
 * Shortcut Keys / Multiple Ways of Doing Any one Task
 * iWorks '08 Intro
 * Keynote
 * Numbers
 * Pages
 * iMovie
 * iPhoto
 * Skype
 * iMovie and iPhoto Integration
 * Google Earth
 * Inspiration
 * Safari/Firefox
 * Interactive Whiteboard
 * Preferences for All Applications
 * Shortcut Keys / Multiple Ways of Doing Any one Task
 * iPhoto
 * Skype
 * Microsoft Suite
 * iWork
 * Google Earth
 * Inspiration
 * Safari/Firefox
 * Photo Booth
 * Digital Microscopes
 * Quicktime
 * Scanning
 * Digital Cameras
 * Preferences for All Applications
 * Shortcut Keys / Multiple Ways of Doing Any one Task
 * Will be taught:**

Basic Computer Aided Machining using MasterCamX Basic Computer Aided Drafting Using AutoCad or MasterCamX CNC Interface and Setup
 * Will be Taught:**

CAM 2-D tool pathing; Contour, Pocket, Pocket with Islands CAM Solids and Surfaces tool pathing; parallel, flowline, contour, pocket and radial.
 * Will be Taught:**

//-Interactive tours// ////-Integrating digital media (such as video, ipod casts, etc.)// //-Exposure to CS4//// //-PowerPoint/ PDF portfolios*// ////-Adobe Acrobat// //-Digital Photography// //-Digital Art// //-Changing Color Codes////

nternet word processing iTunes Garage Band iPhoto iMovie Finale (composition software) used in the high school theory class SmartMusic (performance accompaniment software) middle and high school

Tools:

MIDI instruments (mainly keyboard) microphones digital cameras


 * Will be taught: **
 * Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Access - Level depends on the class. Students in the Microsoft Certified Office Specialist class should be able to pass the MCOS test at the end of the class. Therefore, everything from basic text editing to higher level projects will be implemented.
 * Proper keyboarding skills along with proofreading, editing and preparation of business documents. Business Letters, Mailings, Mail Merging, Brochures, Resumes, Cover Letters, Follow-up letters, Research Papers, PowerPoint Presentations
 * Wiki Skills - Discussions
 * Dreamweaver Program for web design. Students will be able to use Dream Weaver to create and edit web pages.
 * Interview Streaming
 * Career Cruising Portfolios
 * Automated Accounting
 * Virtual Business Management Program
 * Virtual Personal Finance Program
 * Microtype Pro
 * CheckPro