• Demonstrate awareness of computer systems, i.e., input, process, and
  output.
• Identify the functions of basic computer hardware and software and
  peripheral devices.
• Operate a computer for varied educational purposes.
  
  • LA.A.2.3.7 synthesize and separate collected information into useful components using a variety of techniques, such as source
    cards, note cards, spreadsheets, and outlines.
• Demonstrate awareness of telecommunications concepts.
  
  • LA.D.2.3.4 understand how the multiple media tools of graphics,
    pictures, color, motion, and music can enhance
    communication in television, film, radio, and advertising.
• Demonstrate awareness of the impact of technology on careers and
  society and the need for its ethical use.
  
  • LA.D.2.3.6 understand specific ways that mass media can potentially enhance or manipulate information.
  • SS.A.2.3.3 understand important technological developments and how they influenced human society.
• Demonstrate awareness of personal and occupational uses of
  computers and other technology.
  • SC.H.3.3.7 know that computers speed up and extend people’s ability to collect, sort, and analyze data; prepare research reports; and share data and ideas with others.

Students will:

• research various websites with online short stories, compare several, and select one that would be considered recommended reading for the teen population. A summary of the story will be typed into a word document.
• include prices in summary.
• a URL of the short story is included in summary.
• research various websites on Central Florida Theme Parks, compare several, and select one that would be considered recommended vacation plans for the teen population. A summary of the theme park will be typed into a word document.
• Include prices in summary.
• a URL of the theme park is included in summary.
• Research various websites on current movie listings in Palm Beach County, compare several, and select one that would be considered recommended reading for the teen population. A summary of the movie will be typed into a word document.
• Include prices in summary.
• a URL of the movie you recommended is included in summary.
• insert three Clipart/Pictures for each side heading.
• use the Picture Toolbar to format and align pictures/clipart.
• Microsoft Article Formatted Into Newspaper Columns with Graphics and Charts Included:
  • Title Formatted 14 Point Times New Roman Bold and Centered Across Top (Not in Columns)
    
  • Body of Paper Formatted 11 Point Times New Roman
    
  • Three Side Headings with Bold Format (11 Point Times New Roman)
    
  • Paper Formatted Single Spacing
    
  • Tabs set at 0.2
    
  • Paper Formatted into Two Columns with Vertical Line Between Columns
    
  • Columns Formatted Full Justification
    
  • Drop Cap Used in First Paragraph
    
  • Student Name Included at the End of Document