BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER SOLUTIONS
18 weeks (semester)
Grade: 7, 8
Computer Solutions teaches concepts in database, spreadsheet, presentation, publishing, and Internet skills. The Computer Solutions course extends student expertise in a projectbased
curriculum. The Computer Solutions course is intended to serve as a bridge to the high school business department curr iculum.
DIGITAL INPUT TECHNOLOGIES
18 weeks (semester)
Grade: 7, 8
Prerequisite: Computer Solutions or equivalent skill
Digital Input Technologies introduces new and emerging input devices (e.g., speech - and handwriting-recognition software, headset/microphone, personal data assistant [PDA],
scanner, digital camera , digital video camera , keyboard, and mouse) to prepare students for using tools that are becoming standard in the workplace and in everyday life.
TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION 7
18 weeks (semester)
Grade: 7
This course challenges young men and women of all levels to develop higher order problem solving skills by stimulating creativity in a hands -on learning environment. Academic
subject disciplines such as applied physics, algebra and geometry powerfully come alive as students design, build and test modern structure and vehicle prototypes. Students acquire
21st Century Skills like communication and team problem solving, through the mastery o f engineering concepts such as CAD and mechanical advantage. Schools equipped with
modular "synergistic" labs provide active exploration of a wide variety technologies and related careers in a dynamic computer based -learning environment.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION 8
18 weeks (semester)
Grade: 8
In this course young men and women will experience how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics interact to create our technological society. By active participation in
research, design, fabrication, and prototype testing, students will explore various topics in Technology, such as structural engineering and transp ortation systems. Students will
develop problem solving strategies and work place skills that will be useful in 21st century caree rs. This course is a dynamic approach to many academic subject areas to include
mathematics and science by physically demonstrating these concepts in real world applications with a focus on critical thinki ng skills and problem solving. Schools equipped with
modular "synergistic" labs provide active exploration of a wide variety technologies and related careers in a computer based -learning environment.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.