Mr. Philibin

Real World
SKILLS

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5th & 6th Grade

Welcome to Real World Computers! This year we will be taking a hands on, project based approach to learning how we can use technology to enhance our everyday lives. We all know kids can use technology to post on Instagram or send a goofy picture using Snap chat. Our focus is going to be on the real life benefits of using technology.

* Can you create a slide show presentation for a Social Studies project?

* Can you use Google Docs to write a research paper (including footnotes) and set up the format the way your teacher wants it to be?

* Can you organize data and include formulas/functions using Google Sheets and allow it to create a chart or diagram with that information?

* Can you use Google Sites to create your own web site?

* 8th graders - Do you know anything about interest rates, loans, credit cards, purchasing a home, creating a budget, etc?

There are so many useful "apps" within Google that we will look at throughout this class. My hope is that when you finish this class you will have a few new tools to help you in your other classes and in "real life."

7th & 8th Grade

Welcome to Real World Skills (focus on Financial Literacy). We will discuss the basics of Financial Literacy to help provide a strong foundation moving forward. Students will be given the knowledge and understanding to make good financial decisions as they move in to high school and eventually "real life."

5th Grade

Fifth grade will focus on Google Drawings, Docs, Sheets, and Forms. We will also improve our typing skills and ability to email. The goal is to have a good understanding of these apps so that projects can be done in 6th - 8th grade. We will also introduce new technology vocabulary and discuss what makes up our "Digital Footprint." What does your Digital Footprint say about you?

6th Grade

Sixth grade will spend part of the session reviewing and becoming more proficient with the Google Apps. Students will also work in groups to use a variety of the apps to design their own water park (focusing on 21st century skills - problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, communication, etc.). We will also spend some time discussing internet safety.

7th Grade

Seventh grade will continue to become more proficient with the Google Apps, but will more importantly begin to apply their knowledge of those apps to a project (about 1 week). The focus will turn to Financial Literacy and how they can use their Google Apps to help. The primary focus for the Financial Literacy in 7th grade will be basic budgeting skills, understanding credit & debit, and discussing life after high school.

8th Grade

8th grade will spend the entire session focused on Financial Literacy. We will pick up where they left off in 7th grade with the focus moving more towards real life experience. Students will be given a job (and a paycheck) and they will have to budget their money to be sure they can afford everything for class. this includes paying for the seat (house), paying for insurance, wifi, electric, gas, using the restroom, music time, etc. Our main focus will be stocks & investments, resumes and filling out applications, and life in their 20's (after college, trade school, or whatever route they decide to take.

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