Finkelstein - Beginning Programming

SYLLABUS

Howard High School / Interactive Media & Programming

FALL 2012 COURSE SYLLABUS

PROGRAM CONCENTRATION: Business & Computer Science CAREER PATHWAY: Interactive Media & Programming

COURSE TITLE: Beginning Programming

Teacher: Joe Finkelstein Email: [email protected] Room Number: 405 Phone Number: 478-779 Semester: Fall 2012 Tutorial Day: Thursday Textbook: 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 students with an introduction to the principles of programming and to provide a foundation for further study in programming. This course should also help students to use computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a foundation for successfully integrating their own interests and careers with the resources of a technological society.

In this course, high school students can acquire a fundamental understanding of computer programming and the role programming plays in. Students will be required to use and develop problem solving skills throughout the course. Additionally, students will be exposed to using multiple methods in algorithms development. Finally, students will gain an understanding of object-oriented programming skills along with an introduction to data structures. Articulation: This course is Bibb County approved and articulates with Central Georgia Technical College’s Introduction to Microcomputers & Computer Concepts. Course Prerequisites: Computer Applications, Computing in the Modern World Career Pathways: Course must be completed in the order listed below.

Interactive Media Programming Level 1 * Computing in the Modern World * Computing in the Modern World Level 2 * Fundamentals of Web Design * Beginning Programming Level 3 * Advanced Web Design * Intermediate Programming or Level 4 (Work-Based Learning) AP Computer Science Level 5 (Work-Based Learning) (Work-Based Learning) *Required for Pathway Completion

Certifications: The Interactive Media and Programming pathways prepare students with the skills needed for the following industry recognized credentials: Adobe Certified Associate’s Web Communication (Interactive Media) and Computer Programming Skills Connect Assessment (Programming).

Career Choices: Occupation Specialties Level of Education Needed Average Salary

Computer and Information Systems Managers Bachelor’s Degree plus work experience $101,400 Computer Programmers Bachelor’s Degree $73,674

Computer Software Engineers Bachelor’s Degree $77,022 Computer Specialist Associate’s Degree $55,640

Computer System Analysts Bachelor’s Degree $74,443 Desktop Publisher Postsecondary Vocational Training $30,680 Graphic Designer Bachelor’s Degree $44,034 Graphic Designer Bachelor’s Degree $44,034

Multi-Media Artist and Animator Bachelor’s Degree $44,554

Course Schedule Week 1 Introductions/Syllabus Week 10 Data Structures Week 2 Careers in Computing Week 11 Data Structures Week 3 Hardware Week 12 Data Structures Week 4 Hardware Week 13 Limits of Computing Week 5 Hardware Week 14 Limits of Computing Week 6 Problem Solving Week 15 Limits of Computing Week 7 Programming Week 16 Mercer Programming Contest Week 8 Programming Week 17 Review and Enrichment Week 9 Programming 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 Materials: Pencil, paper, folder/notebook/binder

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. ‐ It is the responsibility of the student to retrieve make-up assignments for missed school days

from the teacher. Students have five (5) days to make up missed work. ‐ After-school work can be done via appointment or on Thursdays from 3:00 – 3:30. ‐ 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.

Students who do not act in accordance with the policies and procedures of class will be subject to the discipline policies of Howard High School and the CTAE department. 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 test 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 & Computer Science

CAREER PATHWAY: Interactive Media & Programming COURSE TITLE: Beginning Programming

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 Beginning Programming syllabus. Student Name (Print)________________________________________ Date________________ Student Signature__________________________________________ Date_________________ Parent Name (Print)________________________________________ Date________________ Parent Signature___________________________________________ Date_______________

Pacing guide

Beginning ProgrammingInstructional Focus Calendar

Fall 2012

Instructional Day #

Calendar Date

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

1 13‐Aug BP 5-7 Light Bot and Light Bot 22 14‐Aug BP 5-8 Iknowthat.com3 15‐Aug BP 5-9 Logic Puzzles4 16‐Aug BP 5-10 Jeroo5 17‐Aug BP 5-11 Jeroo6 20‐Aug BP 1 Careers in Computing7 21‐Aug BP 1 Compare and Contrast

8 22‐Aug BP 1Exploring Computing in other

Fields9 23‐Aug BP 1 Career Project10 24‐Aug FS 4, 8-10 FBLA Scavenger Hunt Current Event Activity #1

11 27‐Aug BP 2 Processor Parts and Function12 28‐Aug BP 2 Steps in Processing13 29‐Aug BP 2 Binary Problems

14 30‐Aug BP 3Interpreter, compiler, and

assembler15 31‐Aug FS 4, 8-10 FBLA Flyer Activity #1 Current Event Activity #2

Compare and Contrast Low16 4‐Sep BP 3

Compare and Contrast Low and High Lev Language

17 5‐Sep BP 4 Images- Vector vs Bitmap18 6‐Sep BP 4 How is sound represented19 7‐Sep FS 4, 8-10 FBLA Letter Activity Current Event Activity #3

20 10‐Sep BP 4 Image & Sound Manipulation

21 11‐Sep BP 4 Image & Sound Manipulation

22 12‐Sep BP 4 Image & Sound Manipulation23 13‐Sep BP 5 Algorithms24 14‐Sep CA1 1, 2, 3 FBLA Flyer Activity #2 Current Event Activity #425 17‐Sep BP 5 Algorithms Project26 18‐Sep BP 5 Algorithms Project27 19‐Sep BP 5 Algorithms Solutions


Fall 2012

Instructional Day #

Calendar Date


28 20‐Sep BP 5 Recursion Project29 21‐Sep FS 4, 8-10 Remember the Titans Activity Current Event Activity #530 24‐Sep BP 6-8 Jeroo Programming31 25‐Sep BP 6-8 Jeroo Programming32 26‐Sep BP 6-8 Jeroo Conditionals33 27‐Sep BP 6-8 Jeroo Conditionals34 28‐Sep FBLA Budget Activity Current Event Activity #535 1‐Oct BP 6-8 Scratch Basic Programming36 2‐Oct BP 6-8 Scratch Basic Programming37 3‐Oct BP 6-8 Scratch Basic Programming38 4‐Oct BP 6-8 Scratch Basic Programming39 5‐Oct Excel Lesson 6 Projects Current Event Activity #640 8‐Oct BP 6-8 Alice Basic Programming41 9‐Oct BP 6-8 Alice Basic Programming42 10‐Oct BP 6-8 Alice Basic Programming43 11‐Oct BP 6-8 Alice Basic Programming44 12‐Oct FBLA Database Activity Current Event Activity #745 16‐Oct BP 9 Alice Arrays46 17‐Oct BP 9 Alice Arrays47 18‐Oct BP 9 Alice Arrays Project48 19‐Oct BP 9 Alice Arrays Project Current Event Activity #849 22‐Oct BP 10 Alice/Greenfoot 2D Arrays50 23‐Oct BP 10 Alice/Greenfoot 2D Arrays51 24‐Oct BP 10 Alice/Greenfoot 2D Arrays52 25‐Oct BP 10 Alice/Greenfoot 2D Arrays53 26‐Oct BP 10 Alice/Greenfoot 2D Arrays Current Event Activity #954 29‐Oct BP 10 Greenfoot Project55 30‐Oct BP 10 Greenfoot Project56 31‐Oct BP 10 Intro to Java57 1‐Nov BP 10 Intro to Java58 2‐Nov FS 4, 8-10 FBLA BAA Activity Current Event Activity #10


Fall 2012

Instructional Day #

Calendar Date


59 5‐Nov BP 11 Java List Processing60 6‐Nov BP 11 Java List Processing61 7‐Nov BP 11 Java List Processing62 8‐Nov BP 11 Java List Processing63 9‐Nov FS 4, 8-10 CyberBully Activity Current Event #1164 12‐Nov BP 11 Coding Bat65 13‐Nov BP 11 Coding Bat66 14‐Nov BP 12 Stacks and Queues67 15‐Nov BP 12 Stacks Purposes68 16‐Nov BP 12 Queues Purposes Current Event #1269 26‐Nov BP 13 Limits of Computing70 27‐Nov BP 13 Algorithm speed71 28‐Nov BP 13 Programmer vs Computer72 29‐Nov BP 14 Time Related Limits73 30‐Nov BP 14 Time Related Limits74 3‐Dec BP 5-11 Mercer Alice Comp.75 4‐Dec BP 5-11 Mercer Alice Comp.76 5‐Dec BP 5-11 Mercer Alice Comp.77 6‐Dec BP 5-11 Mercer Alice Comp.78 7‐Dec BP 5-11 Mercer Alice Comp. Current Event #1379 10‐Dec BP 5-11 Mercer Alice Comp.80 11‐Dec BP 1-14 Course Review and Project81 12‐Dec BP 1-14 Course Review and Project82 13‐Dec BP 1-14 Course Review and Project83 14‐Dec BP 1-14 Course Review and Project Current Event #1484 17‐Dec BP 1-14 Review and Testing85 18‐Dec BP 1-14 Review and Testing86 19‐Dec BP 1-14 Review and Testing87 20‐Dec BP 1-14 Review and Testing

Class Projects

Project Based Instruction Beginning Programming 2012

Project

What the students should

learn…

What the students should

have done….

GPS

#1-Control Structures in a

Graphic Program

Loop control structures in a

graphic environment

Created graphical

representations in 4 grid

quadrants that demonstrate use

of loops.

BCS-BP-10. Students will

write programs that process

two-dimensional arrays.

#2-Create a Pong Game in

Scratch

How to create and use methods

to control action in a game

environment

Developed a working Pong

Game that can be adjusted

based on programmer input.


design solutions for simple

programs using basic

programming techniques and

constructs.

#3-Create a simulation of

random fish movements in

Alice

Create methods while using

variables to make a fish move

in the ocean

Developed a fish simulation

where random movement takes

place based on coding.


design algorithms and

programming solutions for a

variety of computational

problems.

Class Project

#1

Exposure Java 2011, APCS Edition GraphicsLab02st Page 1 08-07-11

AP Computer Science

GraphicsLab02 Java Assignment

The Control Structures Graphics Program

80, 90, 100, 110 Point Versions

Assignment Purpose: The purpose of this program is to demonstrate knowledge of loop control structures combined with Graphics methods.

Write a program, which displays straight lines inside a rectangle from one side to a perpendicular side. The lines must be drawn in such a way that both the starting points of the lines on one side and the ending points on the other side are equidistant along the sides. The size of the rectangle is 980 pixels width by 630 pixels height. GraphicsLab02st Student Version

Do not copy this file, which is provided.

// GraphicsLab02st.java // Student version of the GraphicsLab02st assignment. import java.awt.*; import java.applet.*; public class GraphicsLab02st extends Applet { public void paint(Graphics g) { int width = 980; int height = 630; g.drawRect(10,10,width,height); // Draw bottom-left corner // Draw bottom-right corner // Draw top-right corner // Draw top-left corner } }


80 Point Version Specifics The 80-point lab assignment displays lines in bottom-right corner only. Do not be concerned with the appearance of the output. The curved line you see is an illusion. Everything is drawn with straight lines. Make no attempt to try and draw some type of arc. One challenge you need to handle is the fact that starting and end points need to be equidistant. The width and height of the rectangle are different. If you use the same distance on both sides then you will be finished on the shorter height before you have drawn all the lines on the longer width. The spaces between starting points on the width and ending points on the height are not the same. 90 Point Version Specifics The 90-point lab assignment displays lines in the bottom-right corner and bottom-left corner. This is an example where you can benefit from a functional 80-point version. Block-copy the code segment that draws the bottom-right corner and then alter the values in such a way that the bottom-right corner is drawn. 100 Point Version Specifics The 100-point lab assignment displays lines in all four of the rectangle corners. Once again block copying can save time due to the similarity of the code. There is one warning about block copying. It is a timesaving tool, but it is also an error duplicator. If the source code is not tested properly, you will be block-copying many errors. Another problem is that after block copying you fail to make the necessary changes. 110 Point Version Specifics The 110-point, extra-credit, version repeats the entire process by drawing a small copy of the previous 100-point version inside the blank space of the design. The drawing on the last page clarifies the requirement. 80 Point Version Output


90 Point Version Output






Student Work

#1

Kevin Lee 3rd

Block Beginning Programming -- Graphics Lab 02 (100 pt version)

Class Project

#2

© A+ Computer Science – Scratch Lab - www.apluscompsci.com

Lab Goal : This lab was designed to teach you how to use loops, if statements, input, variables, and

broadcasting. Lab Description : Write a program in Scratch that will allow users to play ping pong. Add in paddles

and a ball and have fun. Some tools that might prove useful :

Sample Output :

Computer Science Lab 04C – PING PONG 2 Lab Value - 100

Files Needed :: Lab04c.sb

Student Work

#2

Kevin Lee 3rd

Block

Class Project

#3

© A+ Computer Science – Alice Lab - www.apluscompsci.com

Lab Goal : Practice working with events Lab Description :

• Open lab05b.a2w

• Create a method for the fish named moveRandom

• Add code to moveRandom so the fish turns a random number of degrees. Hint: A full revolution is 1

• Add code to moveRandom so the fish moves a random distance between 0.1 meters and 5 meters

• Add an event so that when you click on the fish it calls your method.

Computer Science Lab 5b - Click 'n' Move Lab Value - 100

Files Needed :: Lab05b.a2w

Student Work

#3

Beginning Programming

Computer Science Lab 5b - Click 'n' Move Lab Value - 100

Long-term Project

Long-Term Project Computing Pathway 2012-2013 Howard High School

Overview This year’s project will align with the National FBLA Programming Competition. Students will create and program a trivia game. There will be at least 25 questions from a minimum of five topics. The audience will be FBLA Members. Topics will include competitive event guidelines, national officers for 2012/2013, national partners, guidelines for running for national office, basic parliamentary procedure, dates of conferences.

Structure Students will program a game using either Scratch or Alice. There will be added point incentives as the game progresses and the questions become more difficult.

Student Groups In order to best plan for and create the FBLA Trivia Game, the following groups of students will be used:

o Researchers o Question writers o Artists/animators o Programmers o Testers o Marketers

Next Steps

We will create a calendar and pacing guide to best plan and create the FBLA Trivia Game.

Current Event

Activity

Current Event 201213

Class Current Event Beginning ProgrammingFall 2012 The Ills of Social Media

Beginning ProgrammingFall 2012 Case of the $10,000 Barbecue Sauce

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

http://www.cnn.com/TECH/

Current Event Work

The case of the $10,000 bbq sauce

Apparently This Matters: $10,000 BBQ sauce ‐ CNN. s Jarrett Bellini applies his warped sensibilities to trending topics in social media and random items of interest on the interwebs. But just this week, the Internet was buzzing about a man in Chicago who, unbelievably, spent $10,000 on eBay for a gallon of barbecue sauce dating to 1992. Though, to be fair, that was an excellent year for barbecue sauce: a truly wonderful vintage with some fine vinegars and delightfully complex tomato pastes and tannins. promotion for the McJordan burger, celebrating basketball legend Michael Jordan. And why not? Alas, the big question now is what to do with it. Just offer it up to your friends and neighbors for a taste of history. It’s completely weird and one of a kind. It’s only cute until the kids feed it to the dog. re 28. to safely keep this new potentially toxic purchase out in the open, the only other option is to just forget about it in the deep recesses of the fridge. You see, Mashable writer Kate Freeman also created a little buzz this week with her profile of a new super high‐end home refrigerator that costs up to $41,000 and is basically the size of Rhode Island, so long as we agree that Rhode Island is an 8 foot wide La Cambusa. “Where yogurt goes to die."

Zach Carlson

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.

http://www.fbla-pbl.org/

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

http://www.fbla-pbl.org/

http://www.gafbla.org/fbla/

FBLA Work

Scavenger Hunt

Name: __Zachary Carlson____________________________________ 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. FBLA for high-school 2. FBLA for intermediate, junior high, and middle school 3. PBL for post-secondary 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 leadership, prepare to useful citizenship, and foster patriotism 2. Facilitate the transition from school to work 3. Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals 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? Business Achievement Awards are an aggressive, self-directed, results-based business and leadership program designed to complement 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 in 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. Communications/Service Learning

2. Communications/FBLA Organization and National Programs

Write 2 other activities that you could complete for this area 1. Communications/Service Learning 2. Service Learning

EDUCATION: Write the 2 required activities. 1. Technology/FBLA Organization and National Programs Required 2.

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

3. Career Awareness and Exploration

PROGRESS: Write the 3 required activities. 1. Communications/FBLA Organization and National Programs 2. Communications/FBLA Organization and National Programs

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

3. Communications/Career Exploration

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 2. Team 3. Chapter

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. Computer Applications Individual Event This competition mainly consists of Microsoft Word programs and being able to use those programs efficiently

2. Spreadsheet Applications

Individual Event Formulas, functions, graphics, charts, reports,

purpose for spreadsheets, pivot tables and

advanced tools, macros and templates, filters

and extraction of data, and format and print

options

3. Business Math Individual Event Mathematical foundations, number relationships and operations, problem-solving applications

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? Sara Beth Marchert

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 October 11 Where Perry, Georgia National Fairgrounds

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

3. When and where is National Leadership Conference? When June, 2013 Where Anaheim, California

Student

presentations

Student Presentations 20122013

Class Project Beginning ProgrammingFall 2012 Create playground scene using java code and

present to class

Beginning ProgrammingFall 2012 Create actors within a grid (gridworld) that move North, South, East and West and present to class

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