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| Eighth graders will create the basic framework for their own business . These are the assignments they will work on in computer class. A portion of the assignments will focus on vocabulary words related to the assignment. | ||||
1. Webopedia Computer Dictionary 2. Interactive Computer Video's 5. aaamath.com 7. Typer Shark 8. Typing Games |
Research Paper | Students
will research for the business they choose and write a research paper.
They will create a basic framework of a business plan and research a variety
of different types of businesses. We will also look at the steps you take
to startup a business, decide if they will sell a product or service,
business expences for the initial startup, and business vocabulary. |
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| Graphic Design | In
this module, the students will learn about graphic design for their business.
They will create a business logo, business card and will learn about the
different types of advertisements. |
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| Business Finances | The
focus of this assignment will be on budget, income and the stock market.
The students will create a budget for a 6 month period of income and expences
for their business. They will also use a variety of formulas in a spreadsheet
for calculations. We will also focus on stock market and how it relates
to businesses. |
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| TV Commercial | This
lesson focuses on persuasive writing which will be used in a TV commercial.
The objective will be to identify target audiences for their product or
service. A video recorder will be used to record the commercials and Garageband
will be used to create a lead-in, lead-out for the commercial. Students
will learn about a variety of techniques used in creating a good commercial,
testimonials, slogans, celebrity endorsements, and visual/aural techniques. |
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| Audio Advertising | In
the audio broadcasting module, students experience the important medium
of radio and produce a radio broadcast. There are a lot of audio broadcasting
vocabulary words that will be introduced to the students. The students
will write an audio broadcast for the project and then record it with
an audio recorder. |
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| Computers in Business | Students
will learn the importance and roll of computers in running their business.
They will also learn about computer hardware, technical specifications
of computers to fit their needs of the business, different types of computers,
and following a budget for their computer purchases. |
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