Course Title |
Vendor |
Available to Grades |
Business Keyboarding |
FlexPoint |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Career Explorations I |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Career Explorations II |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Coding 1A: Introduction |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Coding 1B: Learning Python and Javascript |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Coding Fundamentals |
FlexPoint |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Computer Science Discoveries I |
FlexPoint |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Computer Science Discoveries II |
FlexPoint |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Critical Thinking 1a: Introduction |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Critical Thinking 1b: Training your Brain |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Learning Strategies S1 |
FlexPoint |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Learning Strategies S2 |
FlexPoint |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Exploring Business |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Exploring Health Science |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Exploring Information Technology |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Financial Literacy |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Game Design 1A: Introduction |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Game Design 1B: Creating a Game |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Journalism: Tell Your Story |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Research and Decision-Making |
FlexPoint |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Robotics 1a: Introduction |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Robotics 1b: Robots in Motion |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
STEM: Tools for the Future |
eDynamic |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Study Skills |
AE |
6th - 7th - 8th |
Tech Apps Grade 6 |
eDynamic |
6th |
Tech Apps Grade 7 |
eDynamic |
7th |
Tech Apps Grade 8 |
eDynamic |
8th |
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Course Title |
Vendor |
Available to Grades |
Business Keyboarding |
FlexPoint |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Career Exploration 1 |
eDynamic |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Career Exploration 2 |
eDynamic |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Career Research & Design Making |
FlexPoint |
6th, 7th, 8th |
CS Exploration 1: Fundamentals in Scratch |
Project STEM |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Coding 1a |
eDynamic |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Coding 1b |
eDynamic |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Coding Fundamentals |
FlexPoint |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Computer Science Discoveries 1 |
FlexPoint |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, & Learning Strategies |
FlexPoint |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Exploring Business |
eDynamic |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Exploring Health Science |
eDynamic |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Exploring IT |
eDynamic |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Game Design 1a |
eDynamic |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Game Design 1b |
eDynamic |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Introduction to Typing |
Lincoln Learning |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Journalism |
eDynamic |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Robotics 1a |
eDynamic |
6th, 7th, 8th |
Tech Apps - Grade 7 |
eDynamic |
7th |
Tech Apps - Grade 8 |
eDynamic |
8th |
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Using a special in-house typing software, SimpleType, students will gain typing speed while learning the proper technique to become a keyboarding master. Students will learn introductory word processing and electronic presentation best practices in addition to computer hardware, internet, and business application skills to prepare for their future career.
Students will get the opportunity to explore careers in a variety of fields and disciplines and understand the necessary skills and education needed to choose a future path. Students will discover careers including business and finance, manufacturing, engineering, and many more! Detailed information on the required education and training options for each are included. Have your students begin gathering information for their journey down a career path today!
Materials Needed: Computer with Word document program • Slideshow program • Camera with video recording
Imagine that it’s 20 years from now. What career do you see yourself in? What do you imagine that you’ll be doing? Will you be fighting forest fires or engineering the next rocket into space? With all the careers available, it can be difficult to narrow them down. In Middle School Career Explorations 2 we’ll explore more careers and what it takes to succeed. You’ll learn more about what steps are needed to prepare for your career and how to compare the pros and cons of different career choices. Finally, you’ll get the chance to try out parts of different careers to see if you’re a perfect fit!
Materials Needed: Computer with Word document program • Slideshow program • Camera with video recording
Thinking ahead to your future career is exciting! In this course, you will participate in several self-assessment activities to help you become more aware of your unique interests, values, and skills. You will explore careers that match your interests, decide what careers you are most interested in, and develop an understanding of the steps you would follow to obtain a job. You will learn the importance of goal setting and begin to set some short-term and long-term goals. You will also explore the influences of global trends, employment issues, cultural diversity, demographic shifts, and lifelong learning.
CS Explorations 1 is the introductory computer science course in the Project STEM middle school pathway, based in the Scratch programming language, that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. In this course, students will learn foundational concepts and skills of computer science (CS) and programming and students will explore using computers to solve problems and express themselves. The course is designed to be engaging and relevant to students’ lives. The course takes a wide lens on computer science as a medium for creative expression and to help inspire students as they build, remix and share animations, games, stories, music and art, in a collaborative environment.
Do you find yourself wondering how your favorite apps, websites, and games were made? Maybe you want to try building your own. Well, now you can! In Middle School Coding 1a, you will learn all about the technology you use in your day-to-day life as well as explore how the internet functions. Get an introduction to the basics of computer science and discover how to create and build your very own website using HTML and CSS. You’ll also become familiar with programming languages like JavaScript and Python Programming. You will leave the course with your very own portfolio of work that will showcase your skills and all that you’ve created.
Materials Required:
Prerequisite: Coding 1a
Building on the prior prerequisite course, students will expand their knowledge of programming languages and web development by further exploring Advanced Python, HTML, and JavaScript. Students will also analyze the differences between web development and web application development, while growing their portfolios, which highlight everything learned and created in the course.
Materials needed:
Learn the basic building blocks of coding using HTML to create a web page and use the in-course Python Guided Activity to try your hand at programming with Python. You’ll learn how to use functions and loops to write small programs and create basic graphics. In addition, you will learn about career opportunities in the coding field. This course will give you the experience you need to begin coding on your own, and it will get you ready to take more advanced coding courses in the future! This course provides middle school elective credit.
Computer Science Discoveries 1 will take students on a journey into one of the fastest-growing and exciting fields of the century. The course explores how computer science exists all around us, even when we’re not aware. It gives students the opportunity to fine-tune their computer knowledge and coding skills, learn binary, and to create innovative projects. No previous coding experience is needed to succeed in this course.
Gain strategies to find important information quickly, transfer it to long-term memory, and perform better on assignments and tests. You will learn to become a more efficient learner, find balance, and prioritize goals.
Are you interested in business, leading people, or making decisions to help a business be successful? While there are many different career choices in the field of business, in this course, you’ll discover options such as management, human resources, business operations, information management, and accounting. Explore the skills you’ll need, common tasks, the technology used, and characteristics of various business careers.
Materials Required:
- Video recording device
- Camera
- Audio recording device
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
Optional Materials:
- Art supplies, such as markers and large index cards
- Illustration software
- Printer
Where do healthcare workers spend their days? What do they really do? From cruise ships to sports arenas, you can find healthcare workers in many places that you might not expect. Explore this field, including what it would be like to work in a medical lab. Learn what it takes to keep you and your patients safe, and begin to learn about the human body and basic first-aid.
Materials needed:
- Video recording device
- Household props (will vary)
- Various household items like cloth mask, cotton gloves, cleaner or antibacterial wipes
- Rubber band, belt or fabric
- Small square of paper or cotton ball
- Mechanical pencil
- Container for vial
- Friend or family member
- Graph paper
- Colored pencils
- Chair with armrests
- Additional chair
- Software
- Slide presentation software
- Word processing software
Optional Materials:
- Paper
- Colored Pencils
- Various household props
- Stuffed animal or doll
Are you interested in creating a website or app, or managing various technology solutions, but not sure where to start? If so, then it’s time to explore the different career options available to you in IT and learn the foundations of IT to get you started. Examine various IT pathways of web and digital communications, information and support services, network systems, and programming and software development. Let’s investigate which career pathway is right for you!
Software Required:
We all love to play video games but have you ever wanted to build your own? If you are interested in a career in technology but also want a creative outlet, Game Design might be the field for you. Learn how to build a game from the ground up in Middle School Game Design 1, an interactive and hands-on course that will teach you all the ins and outs of making your own game. You will learn the importance of game structure and discover what makes a game fun, challenging, and interesting to players just like you. You will also have the opportunity to explore the design and creative process involved in game creation, learn block-based programs, and experiment with character and story development. As a bonus, you will leave the course with a digital portfolio of everything you created in class.
Materials Needed:
- Word processing software
- Scratch (login required)
Building upon the prior prerequisite course, students will further advance their knowledge of game design by taking this course. Delving into the development process, students will create details and add component pieces in a game while learning to prototype, troubleshoot, and test. Additionally, exploring how to critique a game and advertise it will strengthen the student’s ability to create a fully functioning game from start to finish.
Materials needed:
- Video recording device
- Art supplies
- Pen and paper
- Scratch (requires login)
- Word processing software
- LunapicLeshy SFMaker
- A friend or family member
In the Introduction to Typing course, students study the proper typing techniques in order to increase their typing speed or WPM (words per minute). Students practice proper posture, finger positioning, and typing strategies, and they explore safe Internet practices.
Note: To complete this course, students will need to download the RapidTyping software, which requires a Windows operating system. Please review the system requirements of RapidTyping to ensure your system is compatible.
Are you someone who likes to write to get the story straight? Skilled journalists know how to find key facts and write them up in a way that makes it easy for others to read. In this course, you’ll learn how to ask the right questions, how to gather information effectively, organize ideas, format stories, and edit your articles. Get ready to break that news!
Are you fascinated with how machines work? Robots are machines, and they are all around us, from helping doctors in surgeries to helping to keep our homes clean. Explore the physics, mechanics, motion, and the engineering design and construction aspects used to develop robots. Learn how models are created through both sketches and software. Discover STEM careers and the education needed to enter this high-demand field.
Required Materials:
Physical
- Sound recording device
- Two-button mouse with middle scroll wheel
- Video recording device
- Digital camera or scanner
Software
You learned some tech app basics, and now it’s time to explore new software that will help you with content creation. In this course, you will practice being a member of a team- listening to other’s ideas and advocating for your own- and learn how to break a problem into steps represented with a flowchart. With the steps defined, you’ll put your ideas into action coding a robot in Scratch and a Rock, Paper, Scissors game. Finally, you’ll look at various content creation methods like Google apps, blogs, podcasts, and videos, and think about who your audiences might be. Let’s move beyond the basics and into the ever-expanding world of tech apps.
Required Materials:
Software
Other
Optional
- Audio recording device
- Graphic design software
- Presentation software
- Video recording device
Few things move faster than ever-changing technology, and it’s important to try and stay up-to-date on this modern digital transformation. In this course, you will get a guided tour through this towering technological landscape from hacking and hardware, understanding algorithms and basic cybersecurity, and even implementing powerful tools like Google apps. You will also improve your ability to type, code, and use audio and video editing software. In the end, you will learn all about how to be an effective and responsible digital citizen in a cyberworld that is only growing increasingly quick and complex. Let’s get up to speed!
Required Materials:
Software
Other
Optional
- Audio recording device
- Graphic design software
- Spreadsheet software
- Video recording device
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