ELA.8.C.5.2

Using the case study, “I’m a Software Developer, too!”, students will describe the business-related and personal tasks associated with the job of a programmer or software developer. Students will use flowchart symbols to analyze content and develop a simple program associated with the software development life cycle, known as SDLC.

After identifying and describing each phase, students will use the Scratch animation software to gather select resources for currency and use graphical programming blocks to create a program or animation.

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Using the case study, “Efficiency and Effectiveness,” students will discuss the similarities of customer service in various work environments. Students will investigate and create a presentation on how management can implement ongoing training and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace.

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Students will learn how to debug CSS declarations collaborating with their partners. Students will use their critical thinking skills to collaborate and problem solve the errors present in a business website.

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Using the case study "A Closer Look into Kids and Technology" (See CPALMS resource ID#215885), students will analyze and discuss the benefits and challenges of current technology that is used on a daily basis, as well as how this technology can impact a family. Students will conduct a friendly debate comparing the pros and cons of kids using technology. Lastly, they will compose a mock email to someone with opposing views validating their perspective, but explaining and persuading them to shift their view point on technology.

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A fictional case study on debugging HTML & CSS.

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Using the case study,” Social Media and its Effects on Middle School Students,” students will read the case study and answer how they think the scenario can be changed to benefit everyone in the classroom. Students will also offer solutions the teacher can use to diffuse some of the situations in the classroom.

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Students will begin familiarizing themselves with the careers and opportunities within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Education and Training Career specific vocabulary will be provided as students begin answering questions about possible career paths and skills needed for individuals in the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students will list the characteristics of individuals working in Education and Training.

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Using the case study TOO MUCH TESTING?, the students will discuss value of playtesting games. They will continue to create a written strategic plan for their testing process (i.e., who should be in the test group, testing procedures & rules, questions for the playtesters about the game). A guide will be provided to them to help them outline each of these components. They will create the strategic plan as a team, so will be using digital tools as they share and create the plan.

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In groups, students will conduct additional online research and write a profile on the characteristics and responsibilities of two leaders. Students will design a slide for each leader’s profile to add to their leadership presentation in this lesson.

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Students will discuss the concept of leadership and design a poster illustrating their definition of leadership in this lesson.

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In this lesson series, students will read and conduct research about an American Civil War battle. Students will be required to use two or more texts to synthesize information about the battle, and they will then use this information to write a journal entry or letter as if they were present for the battle. Students will share their journal entries or letters digitally.

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