CTE+Intro

= = = Hour of Code Login Pages ** - [|A1], [|A2], [|B7] **=


 * Term 4 - 2014-15 **

Complete the following assignment to learn about the different careers you may have an interest in.
 * May 19/20 - Career Inventory **
 * May 15/18 - PowerPoint Completion **
 * May 13/14 - Spreadsheets Continued **
 * [[file:mrwood/Candy Counts 2013.pdf|Candy Counts 2013.pdf]] - ** Instructions & Worksheet **
 * **[[file:mrwood/CandyCounts 2014.xls|CandyCounts 2014.xls]]** **-** ** Spreadsheet Assignment **


 * May 11/12 - Spreadsheet Basics **
 * Use a spreadsheet to manage data and create a graph**
 * **Understand the basics of spreadsheets and some careers that might have use for them**
 * **A Day in My Life - Assignment**


 * May 7/8 - Computer Basics **
 * **We talked about computers and the components that make them up.**
 * **Complete the computer Parts Assignment by downloading the study guide and looking at your own computer.**
 * ** WATCH THIS!!! **[|Computer Parts Study Guide]and Instructions
 * ** Get this from teacher (or download): ** [|Computer Parts Assignment]


 * May 5/6 - Effective Internet Searching **
 * Students will complete the assignment below. Search the internet to find the correct answers.
 * ** [[file:2014- The Internet- CTE Intro.pdf|Internet Assignment]] **


 * May 1/2 - Work on PowerPoint assignment **


 * April 29/30 - Finish Checking **

We discussed how to write checks, how to balance a checkbook. Students completed [|this assigment.]
 * April 27/28 - Checking **


 * April 23/24 - PowerPoint **
 * The Rubric of what is required for this assignment can be downloaded here: **[|PowerPoint Requirements]

__**Below are some instructions and videos that may be helpful if you missed the demonstration in class. **__
 * ** [|How to Make a Maze in PowerPoint.pdf] **
 * Simple Tutorials that teach the basics of how to make a PowerPoint maze game. A maze game is not a requirement for this assignment, but it is one option. I will also demonstrate other options to you.
 * ** [|05 - Try_Again_Button.swf] **
 * ** [|04 - Animations.swf] **
 * ** [|03 - Triggers.swf] **
 * ** [|02 - Action_Buttons.swf] **
 * ** [|01 - Maze_Game_Setup.swf] **

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 * April 17/20 - Desktop Publishing **
 * 1) **Download Button Template and create a sheet of buttons. Once you have passed them off, you can create your own button. (in class)**


 * April 15/16 - Marketing / Print Advertising (Desktop Publishing) **
 * Marketing Discussion (in class)**
 * 1) **Today, you will need to create a one page print advertisement.** You may use PowerPoint or Microsoft Word (or any other software program of your choice if working on this at home). You should create it in color, but at school, you are currently unable to print in color so you can print it in black and white and turn it in to the basket.


 * Your ad needs the following to catch the customer's attention and keep their interest:**
 * pictures,
 * a title
 * a variety of fonts and/or font sizes
 * Contact information so your customers can get more information (such as address, phone #, web site, etc.)
 * Invitation - What do you want your customers to do after they read your ad!

The product you advertise is up to you as long as it is school appropriate. It can be an existing or invented product. The ad should fill the page.


 * March 31 - April 13 - Word Processing **

** Word Processing (Business) **
This assignment will take several days... It will be due on Monday and Tuesday (April 13/14)

If you finish early, work on your code.org assignment (see login information on top of this page). During this quarter, you need to complete Stage 2: The Maze. You are encouraged to to all of the stages if you have time after completing other assignments in class.

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Word Processing Assignments
Video Instructions for Word Assignments

Use the files above as needed to complete the assignments on the coversheet. Word Assignments & Student Files > >
 * March 27/30 - Human Resources **
 * Class Discussion on how to find & apply for a job
 * Job Application Instructions - Job Application Instructions
 * Job Application Assignment - [[file:mrwood/CTE I Job Application.doc|CTE I Job Application.doc]]
 * March 25/26 - Human Resources **
 * Watch Presentation "What makes a good employee" and answer questions on **[|Good Employees.pdf]**
 * March 23/24 - Intro to CTE Intro Business **
 * Introduction to CTE Intro & Mr. Wood
 * Disclosure Document handed out - [|Read Disclosure Document] and Return [|Student Information Sheet]
 * Hour of Code - Start working on Stage 2 - Hour of Code Login Pages ** - [|A1], [|A2], [|B7] **


 * Term 3 - 2014-15 **

** March 12/13 - Finish PowerPoints **
Get a grading sheet Rubric from Mr. Wood and grade your own PowerPoint. See Mr. Wood for more details.

** March 10/11 - Spreadsheets continued **

 * [[file:mrwood/Candy Counts 2013.pdf|Candy Counts 2013.pdf]]- **Instructions & Worksheet**
 * **[[file:mrwood/CandyCounts 2014.xls|CandyCounts 2014.xls]]** **-** **Spreadsheet Assignment**

** March 4/5 - Spreadsheets **

 * Use a spreadsheet to manage data and create a graph**
 * **Understand the basics of spreadsheets and some careers that might have use for them**
 * **A Day in My Life - Assignment**

** February 27 / March 2/3- Checking (Personal Finance) **
[|Checking Presentation to watch] [|Handout] - Fill this out after watching Checking Presentation Checking Assignment to do on the computer - [|Click Here to download assignment]

** February 26 - A DAY **
> > __ **OR** __ > **Purchase stocks if you have not yet done so or if you don't have enough.**
 * 1) ** Watch the PowerPoint on Computer Basics & Complete the Computer Basics Assignment. **
 * 2) ** WATCH THIS!!! ** **[|CTE I - Computer Basics.ppt]** **- PowerPoint**
 * 3) __ ** Get this from teacher ** __ : [|CTE I - Computer Basics.pdf] - You may download the assignment if you were absent and didn't get it from the teacher.
 * 1) **Work on PowerPoint project when you finish the above assignment**


 * February 24/25 **


 * Students will complete the assignment below. Search the internet to find the correct answers.
 * ** [[file:2014- The Internet- CTE Intro.pdf|Internet Assignment]] **

** February 19, 20 - Computer Basics **
= = =**February 13-18, 23 (B-Day) - Introduction to Stock Market Game (Personal FInance)**= =**February 11/12 - Meet with Counselors about Next Year's Classes**= =**February 9/10, 2015 - Begin work on PowerPoint**=
 * **Complete the computer Parts Assignment by downloading the study guide and looking at your own computer.**
 * ** WATCH THIS!!! ** [|Computer Parts Study Guide]and Instructions
 * ** Get this from teacher (or download): ** [|Computer Parts Assignment]
 * **Here is a [|stock screener]where you can look for companies to invest in. They should cost at least $5 and you can also screen for a beta of 2 or more if you want (see below).**
 * **Look up stocks on either Yahoo Finance (finance.yahoo.com) or Google Finance.**
 * **Beta Value = Volatility ... Number higher than 2 = volatile stock. Number lower than 1 = slow moving stock. 1 = normal volatility (half of stocks are more volatile and half of stocks are less volatile).**
 * **Stochastic Chart - lookup stochastic charts here: [|Stochastic Charts]**
 * **Fast Stochastic # higher than 80% (above red line) = Stocks are overbought (not a good time to buy).**
 * **Fast Stochastic # lower than 20% (below bottom red line) = Stocks are oversold (good time to buy!!!)**
 * Stocks must cost at least $3.

You will be required to make a PowerPoint Presentation this term. You may make a maze game or any other kind of interactive powerpoint. See the rubric below for the basic requirements.
 * The Rubric of what is required for this assignment can be downloaded here: **[|PowerPoint Requirements]

__ **Below are some instructions and videos that may be helpful if you missed the demonstration in class. ** __ = = =**Jan 29-Feb 5**=
 * ** [|How to Make a Maze in PowerPoint.pdf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Simple Tutorials that teach the basics of how to make a PowerPoint maze game. A maze game is not a requirement for this assignment, but it is one option. I will also demonstrate other options to you.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|05 - Try_Again_Button.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|04 - Animations.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|03 - Triggers.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|02 - Action_Buttons.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|01 - Maze_Game_Setup.swf] **

Print Ads / Desktop Publishing <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;"> > >
 * 1) **Download Button Template and create a sheet of buttons. Once you have passed them off, you can create your own button. (in class)**
 * 1) **Today, you will need to create a one page print advertisement.** You may use PowerPoint or Microsoft Word (or any other software program of your choice if working on this at home). You should create it in color, but at school, you are currently unable to print in color so you can print it in black and white and turn it in to the basket.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;">
 * Your ad needs the following to catch the customer's attention and keep their interest:**
 * pictures,
 * a title
 * a variety of fonts and/or font sizes
 * Contact information so your customers can get more information (such as address, phone #, web site, etc.)
 * Invitation - What do you want your customers to do after they read your ad!

The product you advertise is up to you as long as it is school appropriate. It can be an existing or invented product. The ad should fill the page. =**Day 4 - Jan 22/23**=

** Word Processing (Business) **
This assignment will take several days... It will be due on Wednesday January 28 or Thursday January 29 (B7)

If you finish early, work on your code.org assignment (see login information on top of this page). During this quarter, you need to complete Stage 2: The Maze. You are encouraged to to all of the stages if you have time after completing other assignments in class.

Word Processing Assignments
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Video Instructions for Word Assignments

Use the files above as needed to complete the assignments on the coversheet. Word Assignments & Student Files =**Day 3 - Jan 20/21**= > =**Day 2 - Jan 15/16**= =**Day 1- Jan 13/14**= = =
 * ====Hour of Code - See login link above. Complete all 20 activities in Part 2 (The Maze). Get password from Mr. Wood.====
 * Class Discussion on how to find & apply for a job
 * Job Application Instructions - Job Application Instructions
 * Job Application Assignment - [[file:mrwood/CTE I Job Application.doc|CTE I Job Application.doc]]
 * Introduction to CTE Intro & Mr. Wood
 * Disclosure Document handed out - [|Read Disclosure Document] and Return [|Student Information Sheet]
 * Watch Presentation "What makes a good employee" and answer questions on ** [|Good Employees.pdf] **

=** Term 2 - 2014-15 **=

December 19 / Jan 5 - Effective Internet Searching (IT)
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 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Using the Internet. Students will complete the assignment below. Search the internet to find the correct answers.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|The Internet 2 - CTE Intro.pdf] **

Dec 11/12 - Spreadsheets & Marketing
> > Dec 9/10: Spreadsheets
 * [[file:mrwood/Candy Counts 2013.pdf|Candy Counts 2013.pdf]] - ** Instructions & Worksheet **
 * **[[file:mrwood/CandyCounts 2014.xls|CandyCounts 2014.xls]]** **-** ** Spreadsheet Assignment **


 * **Understand the basics of spreadsheets and some careers that might have use for them**
 * ** A Day in My Life - Assignment **

**Learn how to do triggers in PowerPoint - Work on PowerPoints. They are due on December 17 (B day) or December 18 (A Day)**
Don't forget there are videos if you forgot how to do animations or want to learn how to do triggers.


 * The Rubric of what is required for this assignment can be downloaded here: **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">[|PowerPoint Requirements]

__ **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Below are some instructions and videos that may be helpful if you missed the demonstration in class. ** __
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|How to Make a Maze in PowerPoint.pdf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Simple Tutorials that teach the basics of how to make a PowerPoint maze game. A maze game is not a requirement for this assignment, but it is one option. I will also demonstrate other options to you.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|05 - Try_Again_Button.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|04 - Animations.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|03 - Triggers.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|02 - Action_Buttons.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|01 - Maze_Game_Setup.swf] **

** Days 10-11 - Marketing - Print Advertising **
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;"> > >
 * 1) ** Download Button Template and create a sheet of buttons. Once you have passed them off, you can create your own button. (in class) **
 * 1) ** Today, you will need to create a one page print advertisement. ** You may use PowerPoint or Microsoft Word (or any other software program of your choice if working on this at home). You should create it in color, but at school, you are currently unable to print in color so you can print it in black and white and turn it in to the basket.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;">
 * Your ad needs the following to catch the customer's attention and keep their interest: **
 * pictures,
 * a title
 * a variety of fonts and/or font sizes
 * Contact information so your customers can get more information (such as address, phone #, web site, etc.)
 * Invitation - What do you want your customers to do after they read your ad!

The product you advertise is up to you as long as it is school appropriate. It can be an existing or invented product. The ad should fill the page.

** Days 6-7 - November 10/11 - Word Processing (Business) **
This assignment will take several days... It will be due on Friday, November 14th or Monday November 15th.

If you finish early, work on your code.org assignment (see login information on top of this page). During this quarter, you need to complete Stage 2: The Maze. You are encouraged to to all of the stages if you have time after completing other assignments in class.

** Word Processing Assignments **
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Video Instructions for Word Assignments

Use the files above as needed to complete the assignments on the coversheet. Word Assignments & Student Files

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Day 5: Computer Basics

 * **Complete and turn in Job Application and Good Employee Assignment if you haven't already done this!!!**
 * **Complete the computer Parts Assignment by downloading the study guide and looking at your own computer.**
 * [[file:mrwood/Computer Parts Instructions CTE Intro (1).pdf|Computer Parts Study Guide]] and Instructions
 * [[file:mrwood/Computer Parts CTE Intro.pdf|Computer Parts Assignment]]
 * ** Watch the PowerPoint on Computer Basics & Complete the Computer Basics Assignment. THE first file is the one you want to click on and watch. **
 * [[file:mrwood/CTE I - Computer Basics.ppt|CTE I - Computer Basics.ppt]] - PowerPoint
 * [[file:mrwood/CTE I - Computer Basics.pdf|CTE I - Computer Basics.pdf]] - Assignment (if you were absent and didn't get it from the teacher).


 * Class Discussion on how to find & apply for a job
 * Job Application Instructions - [[file:mrwood/Job Application Instructions.pptx|Job Application Instructions.pptx]]
 * Job Application Assignment - [[file:mrwood/CTE I Job Application.doc|CTE I Job Application.doc]]
 * Work on Hour of Code if you finish early


 * Download and watch the PowerPoint "What makes a good Employee"
 * [|What Makes a Good Employee.ppt]
 * **Complete the assignment "Good Employees.""**
 * **[|Good Employees.pdf]**

Day 1: October 27/28 - Intro to class & Hour of Code
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 * Introduction to CTE Intro & Mr. Wood
 * Disclosure Document handed out - [|Read Disclosure Document] and Return [|Student Information Sheet]
 * Start working on Hour of Code

=** Term 1 - 2014-15 **=

Day 23: October 24 - Internet Safety

 * Only A Day classes - Internet Safety Presentation

Day 22: October 22/23 - CTE Intro Wrapup Activity / Internet Safety

 * Wrapup Activity for all Classes - Internet Safety Presentation if we have time. Turn in any late work!!!

Day 21: October 15/21
 * Finish PowerPoint, have it peer-reviewed by at least two other students and turn in self-grading rubric. You can get from Mr. Wood or print file below.
 * [[file:2014-15 PowerPoint Project Rubric.pdf|Power Point Rubric - Self Evaluation]]

You may do this in advance if you will be gone next week.
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 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Using the Internet. Students will complete the assignment below. Search the internet to find the correct answers.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|The Internet 2 - CTE Intro.pdf] **

Day 19: October 9, 10 - Spreadsheets & Marketing

 * [[file:mrwood/Candy Counts 2013.pdf|Candy Counts 2013.pdf]] - ** Instructions & Worksheet **
 * ** [[file:mrwood/CandyCounts 2014.xls|CandyCounts 2014.xls]] ** **-** ** Spreadsheet Assignment **

Day 18: Spreadsheets
 * **Understand the basics of spreadsheets and some careers that might have use for them**
 * ** A Day in My Life - Assignment **

Day 17: Career Cluster Inventory Assignment
Download and type on the assignment. Save when you are done.

Day 16: - October 2 - B8 ONLY!!!!!
===** Sorry, I am not here today. I had a meeting come up at the last minute. Please do the Computer Basics Assignment you will get (see instructions below) and then read the red text below after you finish. **===

- PowerPoint
 * Watch the PowerPoint on Computer Basics & Complete the Computer Basics Assignment. THE first file is the one you want to click on and watch. **

- Assignment (if you were absent and didn't get it from the teacher).

=** After you finish, you may work on the cashiering assignment from last time. If you get stuck, work on your PowerPoint or Code.org and I will help you with Cashiering next time. **=


 * Day 16: Oct 1 - Finish Cashiering- A2 & A3 ONLY!!! **

> If you are caught up on all of your assignments, work on your PowerPoint Projects Today ... Don't forget there are videos if you forgot how to do animations or want to learn how to do triggers.
 * Day 15: Sep 29/30 - Personal Finance (Cashiering) **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Money Essentials Video and worksheet **(Excused if absent)**
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Begin the Cashiering Unit. Student will work on the Excel Spreadsheet assignment called Cashiering.
 * [|Cashiering 2015]
 * Day 14: Sep 25/26 - PowerPoint Day **


 * The Rubric of what is required for this assignment can be downloaded here: **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">[|PowerPoint Requirements]

__**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Below are some instructions and videos that may be helpful if you missed the demonstration in class. **__
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|How to Make a Maze in PowerPoint.pdf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Simple Tutorials that teach the basics of how to make a PowerPoint maze game. A maze game is not a requirement for this assignment, but it is one option. I will also demonstrate other options to you.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|05 - Try_Again_Button.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|04 - Animations.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|03 - Triggers.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|02 - Action_Buttons.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|01 - Maze_Game_Setup.swf] **


 * Day 13: Sep 23/24 - Finish Print Advertising / Finish Hour of Code **

Finish making your buttons, finish your print ad and finish Hour of Code (see login information above). If you finish all of these, work on your PowerPoint Project.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;">**Today, you will need to create a one page print advertisement.** You may use PowerPoint or Microsoft Word (or any other software program of your choice if working on this at home). You should create it in color, but at school, you are currently unable to print in color so you can print it in black and white and turn it in to the basket.
 * Day 12: Sep 21/22 - Print Advertising **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;">**Your ad needs the following to catch the customer's attention and keep their interest:** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;">
 * pictures,
 * a title
 * a variety of fonts and/or font sizes
 * Contact information so your customers can get more information (such as address, phone #, web site, etc.)
 * Invitation - What do you want your customers to do after they read your ad!

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;">The product you advertise is up to you as long as it is school appropriate. It can be an existing or invented product. The ad should fill the page.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;">IF you finish early, you may work on your PowerPoint Assignment or CODE.org (see login information above). <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.7272720336914px;">YOU MAY NOT PLAY GAMES ON THE INTERNET!!!

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 * Day 11: Sep 17/18 - Desktop Publishing **
 * Continue to work on your buttons and manufacture your buttons.
 * Day 10: Sep 15/16 - Marketing - Desktop Publishing **
 * **Download Button Template and create a sheet of buttons. Once you have passed them off, you can create your own button. (in class)**
 * Save your button assignment - your assignment must be saved with your name (ie. JohnSmithButtons) or you may not get credit.
 * Go to this site: @http://www.dropitto.me/mrwoodcte and upload your button sheet. I will print it in color and you can make your buttons. The upload password is: wood
 * Finish Word Processing or Hour of Code as Necessary


 * Day 9 - Sep 11/12 - Presentations **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Begin making PowerPoints.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Student will make a PowerPoint on the topic of their choice. It should be a minimum of 9 slides. This Assignment is not due until the middle of October, but I wanted you to get started on it now.You will have today as well as a few other days throughout the term to work on your presentation.


 * The Rubric of what is required for this assignment can be downloaded here: **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> [|PowerPoint Requirements]

__**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">Below are some instructions and videos that may be helpful if you missed the demonstration in class. **__
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|How to Make a Maze in PowerPoint.pdf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Simple Tutorials that teach the basics of how to make a PowerPoint maze game. A maze game is not a requirement for this assignment, but it is one option. I will also demonstrate other options to you.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|05 - Try_Again_Button.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|04 - Animations.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|03 - Triggers.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|02 - Action_Buttons.swf] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|01 - Maze_Game_Setup.swf] **

You do not have any work to makeup if you missed class on Sep 9 or 10, but the counselors may contact you to go over missed materials.
 * Day 8 - Sep 9/10 - Counselors Lesson **

This assignment will take several days... It is due on Wednesday September 3 (A Day) or Thursday September 4 (B Day)
 * Days 5-7 - August 29 - Sep 8 - Word Processing (Business) **


 * If you finish early, work on your code.org assignment (see login information on top of this page). **
 * During this quarter, you need to complete Stage 2: The Maze. You are encouraged to to all of the stages if you have time after completing other assignments in class. **


 * Start Word Processing Assignments
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">[[file:mrwood/Word Cover Sheet & Window 2014.pdf|Word Cover Sheet & Window 2014.pdf]] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> - This file includes the coversheet for the unit and the 1st assignment (Word Window Assignment).
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Complete the Word Window Assignment Worksheet by watching the PowerPoint below.
 * **<span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">[|Word Window.pptx] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> - PowerPoint **

= Video Instructions -  = = ** Video Instructions for Word Assignments ** = = ** Written Directions ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">(Starting on Page 7) = = **<span style="color: #336699; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">[|CTE Intro Book 2012-13.pdf] ** =
 * The remainder of the assignments on the coversheet can be done by watching the video instructions and/or using the written directions (below). **


 * Use the files below as needed to complete the assignments on the coversheet. **
 * Word Assignments & Student Files **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Assignment Files
 * **<span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">[|Fonts.docx] **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|Careers.doc] **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|Code.docx] **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|Exercise.docx] **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">** [|MedSpec.docx] **


 * Day 4 August 27/28 - Computer Parts (IT) **
 * ** Complete and turn in Job Application and Good Employee Assignment if you haven't already done this!!! **
 * In Class, we watched a video on computer parts. This video will not play at school, but if you are at home, you can watch it here:
 * media type="youtube" key="yRmPTbGBqVI" width="560" height="315"
 * Complete the computer Parts Assignment by downloading the study guide and looking at your own computer.
 * [[file:mrwood/Computer Parts Instructions CTE Intro (1).pdf|Computer Parts Study Guide]] and Instructions
 * [[file:mrwood/Computer Parts CTE Intro.pdf|Computer Parts Assignment]]


 * Day 3: August 25/26 - Human Resources (business) **
 * Class Discussion on how to find & apply for a job
 * Job Application Instructions - [[file:mrwood/Job Application Instructions.pptx|Job Application Instructions.pptx]]
 * Job Application Assignment - [[file:mrwood/CTE I Job Application.doc|CTE I Job Application.doc]]
 * Work on Hour of Code if you finish early


 * Day 2: August 21/22 - Human Resources (business) **

> Start Hour of Code - Get login information from Mr. Wood
 * Download and watch the PowerPoint "What makes a good Employee"
 * [|What Makes a Good Employee.ppt]
 * **Complete the assignment "Good Employees.""**
 * **[|Good Employees.pdf]**
 * Hour of Code Login Pages - [|A2], [|A3], [|B8]


 * Day 1: August 19/20 **
 * Introduction to CTE Intro & Mr. Wood
 * Disclosure Document handed out - [|Read Disclosure Document] and Return [|Student Information Sheet]
 * Description of final project (Interactive PowerPoint) - See Mr. Wood if you have questions.