2012-2013 Moon Area Middle School Program of Studies
2012-2013 Moon Area Middle School Program of Studies
2012-2013 Moon Area Middle School Program of Studies
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<strong>Moon</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>School</strong> District<br />
904 Beaver Grade Road<br />
<strong>Moon</strong> Township, PA 15108<br />
Phone: 412 264-9440<br />
www.moonarea.net<br />
<strong>Moon</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>School</strong> District<br />
on the home row approach. In this course, the Micro Type with Check-<br />
Pro s<strong>of</strong>tware application is utilized which includes skill-building tools,<br />
interactive games for reinforcement, and useful references.<br />
Multimedia Internet safety presentations tailored for specific audiences<br />
will be used to introduce cyber bullying. Students will participate in<br />
various discussions related to internet safety such as: warning signs,<br />
cyber bullying, and how to prevent self-exploitation.<br />
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Computer Applications 7<br />
(7th Grade: 9-Week Daily Course)<br />
This class will build on basic keyboarding skills and familiarize students<br />
with word processing and presentation s<strong>of</strong>tware. The students<br />
will complete project based assignments using up to date s<strong>of</strong>tware.<br />
Computer Applications will help to prepare students for the high school<br />
level computer classes as well as provide real world experience. Micros<strong>of</strong>t<br />
Word and Power Point applications are used in conjunction with<br />
the Introductory Office 2010 textbook.<br />
Students will expand their knowledge on Internet safety through the<br />
topic <strong>of</strong> digital citizenship. Through a series <strong>of</strong> Common Sense Media<br />
lessons, students will explore how digital media plays a role in their<br />
lives as well as compare and contrast the positive and negative practices.<br />
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Computer Applications 8<br />
(8th Grade: 9-Week Daily Course)<br />
Students will continue to use basic keyboarding skills while learning<br />
publication and spreadsheet applications for production. Project based<br />
assignments are used that simulate real world experiences. Computer<br />
Applications will help prepare students for the high school level computer<br />
classes as well as provide real world experience. Micros<strong>of</strong>t Excel<br />
and Publisher applications are used in conjunction with the Introductory<br />
Office 2010 textbook.<br />
MAMS<br />
Students will use evaluation tools to test trustworthy sources <strong>of</strong> information<br />
for research.<br />
Students will continue to expand their Internet knowledge on research<br />
and information literacy, Internet privacy, and future consequences <strong>of</strong> a<br />
digital trail.<br />
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