Business Education Program Understandings
Students will understand that:
• Oral and written communication skills are imperative in the world of work and throughout life • Effective electronic documents enhance communication. • The ability to work independently as well as in a group is imperative in the world of work and
throughout life • Technology skills facilitate problem solving. • Technological tools and skills aide in the ability to locate, select, and evaluate data in order to make
informed decisions.
BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT COURSE MAP
6
6th Grade KIT
7
7th Grade BIT
8
8th Grade DIT
9 10 11 12
Computer Applications
Getting a Job
Multimedia Communications
Graphic Media Communications
Audio Video Communications
Web Design & Communications
Personal Finance & Business
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Sports and Entertainment Management
Business and Personal Law
Business Education EQUITY STATEMENT
The Rockwood School District believes that it is the right of every student to receive equal opportunities in all educational programs and activities conducted by the district. It is the policy of the Board to accord equal consideration and impartial treatment regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socioeconomic stats, sex, age or disability. In keeping with this policy, the district strives to ensure equitable programs, course offerings, services, facilities, and educational materials. In addition, the district promotes equal opportunities for educational development by equipping all students with technology, research/information processing, and job-preparedness skills.
Business Education DIFFERENTIATION
The Business Department in the Rockwood School District recognizes that differentiation is an important process that teachers use to enhance the learning of all students, building on their individual strengths and level of knowledge. The Business Curriculum was written to facilitate the incorporation of differentiation strategies to enhance student learning. The Facilitating Activities of each course proves flexibility to address the individual learning needs of all students.
Grade Level/Course: Web Design and Communication
Content Area: Business Education
Grade Level/Course Overview: This course introduces students to web page design techniques. Topics include customer expectations, multimedia technologies, usability and accessibility practices, and techniques for the evaluation of web design. Upon completion, students should be able to employ advanced design techniques to create high-impact and highly functional web pages. Strands/Domains Product-Performance Elements of Production Workplace readiness
Interdisciplinary Themes Critical Thinking Problem Solving Communication
Program Understandings (pk-12)
• Oral and written communication skills are imperative in the world of work and throughout life • Effective electronic documents enhance communication. • The ability to work independently as well as in a group is imperative in the world of work and throughout life • Technology skills facilitate problem solving. • Technological tools and skills aide in the ability to locate, select, and evaluate data in order to make informed
decisions.
Units of Study Foundational Concepts Web Design Web Creation Web Management Web Business
Strand/Domain* Elements of Production
Cluster* Foundational Concepts
CROSSWALK TO STANDARDS:
Grade/Course Level Expectations ACT Readiness Standards
Common Core State Standards Missouri Show-Me Standards
National Standards
Standards (listed by organization of Strand/Domain and Cluster) Identified as Essential or not GLE/CLE’s ACT CCSS MO National
The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Internet and the tools used to access information.
IT.VIII.1.2
E The students will differentiate among platforms and browsers in relationship to the Web
COMM.I.B.1.4
The students will access and appropriately use Web-based resources IT.III.3-
4.6
Strand/Domain* Elements of Production
Cluster* Web Design
CROSSWALK TO STANDARDS:
Grade/Course Level Expectations ACT Readiness Standards
Common Core State Standards Missouri Show-Me Standards
National Standards
Standards (listed by organization of Strand/Domain and Cluster) Identified as Essential or not
GLE/CLE’s ACT CCSS MO National
Evaluate Web sites based on design elements and principles IT.VII.1-2.3
Select and develop content for sites based on purpose target audience using research techniques
IT.VII.1-2.3
E Create flow charts, storyboards, wireframes, and technologies COMM.I.D.2.1
E Plan an organized layout IT.VII.1-
2.4
Strand/Domain* Product-Performance
Cluster* Web Creation
CROSSWALK TO STANDARDS:
Grade/Course Level Expectations ACT Readiness Standards
Common Core State Standards Missouri Show-Me Standards
National Standards
Standards (listed by organization of Strand/Domain and Cluster) Identified as Essential or not
GLE/CLE’s ACT CCSS MO National
Apply web page introductory principals IT.V.3.5
E Demonstrate image creation and manipulation skills IT.V.3.5,
IT.V.3.5
E Create Web Page using Web authoring software IT.V.3.5
Demonstrate ethical behaviors when creating web pages COMM.I.
D.2.3
Strand/Domain* Product-Performance
Cluster* Web Management
CROSSWALK TO STANDARDS:
Grade/Course Level Expectations ACT Readiness Standards
Common Core State Standards Missouri Show-Me Standards
National Standards
Standards (listed by organization of Strand/Domain and Cluster) Identified as Essential or not
GLE/CLE’s ACT CCSS MO National
Create and organize files into folder management
IT.III.1.1, IT.III.1.2
E Describe various Web publishing techniques IT.VII.3.6
Strand/Domain* Workplace Readiness
Cluster* Web Business
CROSSWALK TO STANDARDS:
Grade/Course Level Expectations ACT Readiness Standards
Common Core State Standards Missouri Show-Me Standards
National Standards
Standards (listed by organization of Strand/Domain and Cluster) Identified as Essential or not
GLE/CLE’s ACT CCSS MO National
Discuss E-Commerce concepts as they relate to Web-based projects COMM.I.
D.1.1
Analyze career/self-employment and certification opportunities in Web design and production
IT.XVIII.
1-2.3, CD.I.A.3.
6
E Prepare a budget for a web design project CD.VI.D.
2.2
E Create a presentation that caters towards a specific demographic and client. COMM.I.D.1.1
Students will demonstrate effective use of verbal and written communication skills
COMM.I.D.1.1
Strand/Domain: Elements of Production Cluster: Foundational Concepts
Understand: Access to resources will increase ability to function with technology and in society.
Standard: The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Internet and the tools used to access information.
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… Basic Internet concepts, including the World Wide Web (WWW), browsers, FTP, URL, and domains Different types and purposes of websites on the Internet; Differences between information, commercial, education, personal, and portal websites.
Identify basic internet concepts
Identify different types and purposes of websites
Compare and contrast websites that are information, commercial, education, personal and portal.
☐Level-1 Recall
☒Level-2 Skill/Concept
☐Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Elements of Production Cluster: Foundational Concepts
Understand: Understanding technology will allow one to function more productively in society
Standard: Differentiate among platform and browsers in relation to the web
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Platforms and
browsers in relationship to the web
Differentiate among platforms and browsers in relation to the web.
☐Level-1 Recall
☒Level-2 Skill/Concept
☐Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Elements of Production Cluster: Foundational Concepts
Understand: In order to protect oneself and technology one must understand and know how to prevent security issues related to computer hardware, software and data.
Standard: Describe security issues with the internet
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Security issues (e.g.,
viruses, firewalls, passwords, filters).
Describe security issues ☒Level-1 Recall
☐Level-2 Skill/Concept
☐Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Elements of Production Cluster: Foundational Concepts
Understand: Access to resources will increase ability to function with technology and in society. .
Standard: Access and appropriately use Web-based resources
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Where to find Web-
based resources (e.g. tutorials, Web quests, online resources, free download sites)
• How to use Web-based resources
Access and utilize web-based resources
☐Level-1 Recall
☐Level-2 Skill/Concept
☒Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Elements of Production Cluster: Web Design
Understand: Students will understand that web design is a way to communicate with an audience.
Standard: Evaluate Web sites based on design elements and principles
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Design elements and
principles (e.g., alignment, color, navigation, user feedback)
• How to evaluate web sites based on design elements, and principals(e.g., alignment, color navigation, user feedback)
Evaluate Web sites based on design elements and principles
☐Level-1 Recall
☐Level-2 Skill/Concept
☒Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Elements of Production Cluster: Web Design
Understand: Students will understand that web design is a way to communicate with an audience.
Standard: Select and develop content for sites based on purpose target audience using research techniques
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Purposes of Web sites • Target audiences • Research techniques
Select and develop content for site.
☐Level-1 Recall
☐Level-2 Skill/Concept
☒Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Elements of Production Cluster: Web Design
Understand: Students will understand that web design is a way to communicate with an audience.
Standard: Plan an organized layout using sound design principals.
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Web page Layouts • Appropriate
navigational structure • Web-safe colors and
typography (fonts) • Proofreading and
editing techniques • Web accessibility
standards
• Select an appropriate navigational structure
• Use Web-safe colors and fonts • Demonstrate proofreading and editing
techniques • Apply Web accessibility standards • Plan an organized layout
☐Level-1 Recall
☒Level-2 Skill/Concept
☒Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Product-Performance Cluster: Web Creation
Understand: Students will understand that web design is a way to communicate with an audience.
Standard: Apply web page introductory principals
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Images types and their
extensions • Images from various
sources (e.g., Internet, CD, scanner, digital camera)
• How resolution affects Web page creation
Identify the different image types and their extensions
Utilize images from various sources
Describe how resolution affects Web page creation
☐Level-1 Recall
☐Level-2 Skill/Concept
☒Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Product-Performance Cluster: Web Creation
Understand: Students will understand that images enhance the message for communication.
Standard: Demonstrate image creation and manipulation skills
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Selection tools in
image editing program • Layering techniques in
editing program (e.g., ordering, arranging, naming)
• How to adjust and transform images (e.g., crop, rotate, skew, color, image dimension size)
• How to optimize an image to improve load time
• How to slice an image into separate parts.
Use image editing program to create original raster images
Use selection tools in image editing program
Use layering techniques in image editing program to manage images.
Optimize an image to improve load time
Slice an image into separate parts
Describe how resolution affects Web page creation
Demonstrate image creation and manipulation skills
☐Level-1 Recall
☐Level-2 Skill/Concept
☐Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☒Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Product-Performance Cluster: Web Creation
Understand: Students will understand that web design is a way to communicate with an audience.
Standard: Create Web Page using Web authoring software
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Web authoring
software • User interface for web
authoring software • HTML tags and
attributes for basic we design (e.g. Title, metadata, table, link)
• Templates • How to import images
and files into web authoring software
Identify web authoring software
Apply and identify HTML tags and attributes
Create and use templates
Import images and files into web authoring software
Create Web Page using Web authoring software
☐Level-1 Recall
☐Level-2 Skill/Concept
☒Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Product-Performance Cluster: Web Creation
Understand: Students will understand that web design is a way to communicate with an audience.
Standard: Demonstrate ethical behaviors when creating web pages
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Web design ethical
behavior • Copyright laws for
web-related projects • Security issues (e.g.,
viruses, firewalls, passwords, filters).
Demonstrate ethical behavior when creating web pages Apply copyright laws in all projects Describe security issues
☐Level-1 Recall
☒Level-2 Skill/Concept
☐Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Product-Performance Cluster: Web Management
Understand: Organization is essential for web design and beyond.
Standard: Create and organize files into folder management
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Web Page time
management • How to create and
organize content files into folder management
• Implement time management techniques
• Create and organize files into folder management
☐Level-1 Recall
☒Level-2 Skill/Concept
☐Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Product-Performance Cluster: Web Management
Understand: Students will understand that web design is a way to communicate with an audience.
Standard: Describe various Web publishing techniques
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Web hosting account
options • Process of obtaining a
domain name • Usability testing • Meta tags
• Compare and contrast Web hosting account options
• Describe process of obtaining a domain name
• Conduct usability test • Create mega tags to be utilized by a
variety of search engines • Describe various Web publishing
techniques
☐Level-1 Recall
☒Level-2 Skill/Concept
☐Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Workplace Readiness Cluster: Web Business
Understand: Understanding technology will allow one to function more productively in society.
Standard: Discuss E-Commerce concepts as they relate to Web-based projects
Learning Targets DOK
Know (Factual)
Do (Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • E-Commerce concepts
as they relate to Web-based projects
Discuss E-Commerce concepts as they relate to Web-based projects
☐Level-1 Recall
☒Level-2 Skill/Concept
☐Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Workplace Readiness Cluster: Web Business
Understand: Oral and written communication skills are imperative in the world of work and throughout life. Effective electronic documents enhance communication.
Standard: Analyze career/self-employment and certification opportunities in Web design and production
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Career/self-
employment and certification opportunities in Web design and production
Analyze career/self-employment and certification opportunities in Web design and production
☐Level-1 Recall
☒Level-2 Skill/Concept
☐Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Workplace Readiness Cluster: Web Business
Understand: Oral and written communication skills are imperative in the world of work and throughout life. Effective electronic documents enhance communication.
Standard: Prepare a budget for a web design project
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • How to prepare a
budget • Cost involved in
designing, creating, and publishing a website
Prepare a budget for a web design project
☐Level-1 Recall
☐Level-2 Skill/Concept
☒Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Workplace Readiness Cluster: Web Business
Understand: Oral and written communication skills are imperative in the world of work and throughout life. Effective electronic documents enhance communication.
Standard: Create a presentation that caters towards a specific demographic and client.
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • Target audience • How to cater towards
a specific demographic.
• Proper presentation skills, including body language and public speaking.
• How to interview clients
Demonstrate proper presentation skills, including body language and public speaking. Interview clients Create a presentation that caters towards a specific demographic and client.
☐Level-1 Recall
☐Level-2 Skill/Concept
☐Level-3
Strategic-Thinking
☒Level-4 Extended Thinking
Strand/Domain: Workplace Readiness
Cluster: Web Business
Understand: Oral and written communication skills are imperative in the world of work and throughout life. Effective electronic documents enhance communication.
Standard: Students will demonstrate effective use of verbal and written communication skills.
Learning Targets DOK Know
(Factual) Do
(Reasoning/Performance/Product)
Students will know… Students will… • How to listen/read and
follow directions. • Proofreading and spell
check of written media. • Appropriate use of
grammar while delivering presentations.
• How to format written communications to include numbers, and punctuation.
• How to research and analyze information from various sources (i.e. written, digital) for use in written or oral presentation.
• Demonstrate ability to listen/read and follow directions.
• Demonstrate proofreading and spell check of written media.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of grammar while delivering presentations.
• Demonstrate ability to format written communications to include numbers, and punctuation.
• Demonstrate ability to research and analyze information from various sources (i.e. written, digital) for use in written or oral presentation.
☐Level-1 Recall
☐Level-2 Skill/Concept
☒Level-3 Strategic-Thinking
☐Level-4 Extended Thinking
Proficiency Levels
Standard: The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Internet and the tools used to access information.
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Internet and the tools used to access information.
The student is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Internet and some of the tools used to access information.
The student is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Internet and a few of the tools used to access information.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Differentiate among platform and browsers in relation to the web
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
differentiate among platform and browsers in relation to the web.
The student is able to differentiate among some platform and browsers in relation to the web.
The student is able to differentiate among a few platform and browsers in relation to the web.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Access and appropriately use Web-based resources.
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
access and appropriately use Web-based resources.
The student is able to access and appropriately some use Web-based resources.
The student is able to access and use a few Web-based resources.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Evaluate Web sites based on design elements and principles
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
evaluate Web sites based on design elements and principles.
The student is able to evaluate some Web sites based on design elements and principles.
The student is able to evaluate a few Web sites based on design elements and principles.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Select and develop content for sites based on purpose target audience using research techniques
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
The student is able to select and develop content for sites based on purpose target audience using research techniques.
The student is able to select and develop some content for sites based on purpose target audience using research techniques.
The student is able to select and develop some content for sites but not based on purpose target audience.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Plan an organized layout using sound design principals
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to plan
an organized layout using sound design principals.
The student is able to plan a layout using design principals.
The student is able to plan a layout but not using design principals.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Apply web page introductory principals
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to apply
web page introductory principals.
The student is able to apply some web page introductory principals.
The student is able to apply a few web page introductory principals.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Demonstrate image creation and manipulation skills
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
demonstrate image creation and manipulation skills.
The student is able to demonstrate some image creation and manipulation skills.
The student is able to demonstrate some image creation or manipulation skills but not both.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Create Web Page using Web authoring software.
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
create Web Page using Web authoring software.
The student is able to create some Web Pages using Web authoring software.
The student is able to create a few Web Page using Web authoring software.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Demonstrate ethical behaviors when creating web pages.
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
demonstrate ethical behaviors when creating web pages.
The student is able to demonstrate some ethical behaviors when creating web pages.
The student is able to demonstrate a few ethical behaviors when creating web pages.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Create and organize files into folder management.
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
create and organize files into folder management.
The student is able to create and organize some files into folder management.
The student is able to create and organize a few files into folder management.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Describe various Web publishing techniques
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
describe various Web publishing techniques.
The student is able to describe some Web publishing techniques.
The student is able to describe a few Web publishing techniques.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Discuss E-Commerce concepts as they relate to Web-based projects.
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
discuss E-Commerce concepts as they relate to Web-based projects.
The student is able to discuss some E-Commerce concepts as they relate to Web-based projects.
The student is able to discuss a few E-Commerce concepts as they relate to Web-based projects.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Analyze career/self-employment and certification opportunities in Web design and production.
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
analyze career/self-employment and certification opportunities in Web design and production.
The student is able to analyze some career/self-employment and certification opportunities in Web design and production.
The student is able to analyze a few career/self-employment and certification opportunities in Web design and production.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Prepare a budget for a web design project.
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
prepare a budget for a web design project.
The student is able to prepare some of a budget for a web design project.
The student is able to prepare some of a budget for a web design project with teacher/student assistance.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Create a presentation that caters towards a specific demographic and client.
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
create a presentation that caters towards a specific demographic and client.
The student is able to create some a presentation that caters towards a specific demographic and client.
The student is able to create some of presentation that caters towards a specific demographic and client with teacher/student assistance.
Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will demonstrate effective use of verbal and written communication skills.
4 3 2 1 Demonstrates advanced
knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards.
Demonstrates developing knowledge and application of the
essential academic standards.
Demonstrates minimal knowledge and
application of the essential academic
standards. The student is able to
demonstrate effective use of verbal and written communication skills.
The student is able to demonstrate some use of verbal and written communication skills.
The student is able to demonstrate minor use of verbal and written communication skills.
COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Web Design and Communication UNIT TITLE: Foundational Concepts
SUGGESTED UNIT TIMELINE: 1 week
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): 1. What are the technologies used to create websites? 2. How does technology affect society, business and communication?
WHAT DO WE WANT STUDENTS TO KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND BE ABLE TO DO?
REFERENCE/ STANDARD
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STANDARDS:
MAJOR STANDARD
SUPPORTING STANDARD
BS.08.01.01 The students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Internet and the tools used to access information. X
BS.08.01.02 The students will differentiate among platforms and browsers in relationship to the Web X
BS.08.01.03 The students will access and appropriately use Web-based resources X
UNIT DESCRIPTION: Students will understand the foundations of web design. They will be able to use this knowledge to build on their understanding of web design and creation.
UNIT VOCABULARY Cache, Platform, browser, web based resources, Domain, domain name server, download, FTP, Hypertext, Plug-in, Hypertext, URL, TCP/IP
HOW DO WE KNOW STUDENTS HAVE LEARNED? UNIT ASSESSMENT BLUEPRINT
Curriculum Strand/Domain
Curriculum Cluster
Learning Target (Standard)
Type of Target/DOK Level
Assessment Method
Number of Items Notes
Elements of products
Foundational Concepts
The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Internet and the tools used to access information.
1 Written Response
Elements of products
Foundational Concepts
The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Internet and the tools used to
2 Written Response
access information.
Elements of products
Foundational Concepts
The students will access and appropriately use Web-based resources
2 Performance Event
UNIT SCORING GUIDE A compilation of the proficiency levels and exemplars for the unit that defines mastery of the standards. FACILITATING ACTIVITIES Strategies and methods for teaching and learning
HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE
NOT LEARNED?
HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE ALREADY LEARNED?
STANDARD #
TEACHER INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STUDENT LEARNING TASKS
INTERVENTIONS EXTENSIONS
The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Internet and the tools used to access information.
Demonstration, lecture, internet scavenger hunt, how reliable is this source?
Student Modified pace, additional tutorials, 1 on 1 work with teacher, peer groups, video examples
The students will differentiate among platforms and browsers in
Demonstration, Lecture Modified pace, additional tutorials, 1 on 1 work with teacher, peer groups
relationship to the Web The students will access and appropriately use Web-based resources
Demonstration, lecture Student will access web-based resources
Modified pace, additional tutorials, 1 on 1 work with teacher, peer groups
ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES
COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Web Design and Communication UNIT TITLE: Web Design
SUGGESTED UNIT TIMELINE: 4 Week
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): 1. Why do design elements and principles change the outcome of a webpage? 2. What makes a Web site good? 3. How does effective page layout and consistent navigation lead to usability?
WHAT DO WE WANT STUDENTS TO KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND BE ABLE TO DO? REFERENCE/ STANDARD
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STANDARDS:
MAJOR STANDARD
SUPPORTING STANDARD
BS.08.02.01 Evaluate Web sites based on design elements and principles X
BS.08.02.02 Select and develop content for sites based on purpose target audience using research techniques X
BS.08.02.03 Create flow charts, storyboards, wireframes, and technologies X
BS.08.02.04 Plan an organized layout X
UNIT DESCRIPTION: Students will be introduced to design elements and principles in order to effectively plan web pages for specific clients. Students will also be able to evaluate webpages on their effectiveness.
UNIT VOCABULARY Alignment, navigation, web-safe colors, layout, Linear, hierarchical, webbed, broad, deep, flow charts, storyboards, wireframes, graphic design, movement, balance, unity, contrast, emphasis, line and color, web portfolio, site planning process, Wireframe, flowchart, design review, audience, design comp, client, interview, project plan, active listening
HOW DO WE KNOW STUDENTS HAVE LEARNED? UNIT ASSESSMENT BLUEPRINT
Curriculum Strand/Domain
Curriculum Cluster
Learning Target (Standard)
Type of Target/DOK Level
Assessment Method
Number of Items Notes
Elements of Products
Web Design Evaluate Web sites based on design elements and principles
3 Performance Event
Elements of Products
Web Design Select and develop content for sites based on purpose target audience
2 Performance Event
using research techniques
Elements of Products
Web Design Create flow charts, storyboards, wireframes, and technologies
3 Performance Event Client Design Documents: flow charts, Storyboards, Wireframes
Elements of Products
Web Design Plan an organized layout
2 Performance Event
UNIT SCORING GUIDE A compilation of the proficiency levels and exemplars for the unit that defines mastery of the standards. FACILITATING ACTIVITIES Strategies and methods for teaching and learning
HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE
NOT LEARNED?
HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE ALREADY LEARNED?
STANDARD #
TEACHER INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STUDENT LEARNING TASKS
INTERVENTIONS EXTENSIONS
Evaluate Web sites based on design elements and principles
Lecture, modeling, showing several websites and giving feedback.
Students will view several web sites and give feedback on websites List the good elements of web sites List the elements of a web site that need to change
Modified pace, additional tutorials, 1 on 1 work with teacher, peer groups
Select and develop content for sites based on purpose target audience using research techniques
Lecture, online tutorials Choose appropriate colors and font based on audience Choose content for webpages based on audience
Modified pace, additional tutorials, 1 on 1 work with teacher, peer groups
Create flow charts, storyboards, wireframes, and technologies
Online tutorials, lecture, demonstration
Students will create flowcharts, storyboards, and wireframes.
Modified pace, additional tutorials, 1 on 1 work with teacher, peer groups
Plan an organized layout
Provide examples of organized layouts
Plan organized layouts
Modified pace, additional tutorials, 1 on 1 work with teacher, peer groups
ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES http://webdesignledger.com/tools/10-excellent-tools-for-creating-web-design-wireframes
COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Web Design and Communication UNIT TITLE: Web Creation SUGGESTED UNIT TIMELINE:
6 weeks ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S):
1. Do images have an impact on websites? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using web authoring software such as Adobe Dreamweaver to create a Web site?
WHAT DO WE WANT STUDENTS TO KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND BE ABLE TO DO? REFERENCE/ STANDARD
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STANDARDS:
MAJOR STANDARD
SUPPORTING STANDARD
BS.05.01.01 Apply web page introductory principals X
BS.05.01.02 Demonstrate image creation and manipulation skills X
BS.05.01.03 Create Web Page using Web authoring software X
BS.05.01.04 Demonstrate ethical behaviors when creating web pages
UNIT DESCRIPTION: Students will manipulate and create images and use web authoring software to create web pages. The students will understand and apply ethical behavior when creating web pages.
UNIT VOCABULARY Site setup, local and root folders, FTP, hyperlinks, document views, toolbars, panels, property inspector, inserting: text, links, images, styles, Web Portfolio, naming files
HOW DO WE KNOW STUDENTS HAVE LEARNED? UNIT ASSESSMENT BLUEPRINT
Curriculum Strand/Domain
Curriculum Cluster
Learning Target (Standard)
Type of Target/DOK Level
Assessment Method
Number of Items Notes
Product-Performance
Web Creation
Apply web page introductory principals
3 Performance event
Product-Performance
Web Creation Demonstrate image creation and manipulation skills
3 Performance Event Students will be graded on the images they create and manipulate
Product-Performance
Web Creation Create Web Page using Web authoring software
3 Performance Event Students will be graded on web page
Product-Performance
Web Creation Demonstrate ethical behaviors when creating web pages
2 Performance Event
UNIT SCORING GUIDE
Category 4 3 2 1 Total Score Originality The Web site
shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness.
The Web site shows evidence of originality while based on a collection of other peoples’ ideas; the work extends beyond to offer new insights
The work is a rehash of other people’s ideas. There is no evidence of new thought or inventiveness.
The work is a copy of other’s. There are no new ideas.
Organization of Content
Logical, intuitive sequence of information. Menus and links to all information are clear and direct.
Logical sequence of information. Menus and links information are clear and direct.
Some logical sequence of information, but menu’s and links are confusing or flawed.
No logical sequence of information. Menus and paths to information are not evident.
Layout The Website is exceptionally attractive and has a useable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements.
The Web pages have an attractive and useable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements.
The Web pages have a useable layout, but may appear busy or boring. It is easy to locate most of the important elements.
The Web pages are cluttered looking or confusing. It is difficult to locate important elements.
Graphics Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are cropped and of high quality and enhance the reader’s interest
Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, and are of good quality and enhance reader interest.
Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, and are of good quality.
Graphics seem randomly chosen and are of low quality or distract the reader.
Background Background is exceptionally attractive, consistent across pages, adds to the theme or purpose of the site and does not detract from readability.
Background is attractive, consistent across pages, adds to the theme and does not detract from readability.
Background is consistent across pages and does not detract from readability.
Background detracts from the readability of the site.
Fonts The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of font styles (bold, italic) is used consistently and improves readability.
The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
The fonts are consistent and point sizes varies appropriately for headings and text.
A wide variety of fonts, styles and point sizes was used.
FACILITATING ACTIVITIES Strategies and methods for teaching and learning
HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE
NOT LEARNED?
HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE ALREADY LEARNED?
STANDARD #
TEACHER INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STUDENT LEARNING TASKS
INTERVENTIONS EXTENSIONS
Apply web page introductory principals
Demonstration, Lecture Guided Practice, notes, tutorials
Additional tutorials, 1 on 1 meeting with teacher, student peer groups, video tutorials.
Demonstrate image creation and manipulation skills
Demonstration, tutorials, lectures
Create images in Photoshop Manipulate images in Photoshop
Additional tutorials, 1 on 1 meeting with teacher, student peer groups, video tutorials.
Additional software, fireworks
Create Web Page using Web authoring software
Demonstration, tutorials, lectures
Use Dreamweaver to create Web Page Guided practice
Additional tutorials, 1 on 1 meeting with teacher, student peer groups, video tutorials.
Additional web authoring software
Demonstrate ethical behaviors when creating
Lecture Guided practice
web pages
ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES Web / Design / tutorials http://www.webreference.com/authoring/design/tutorials.html Web Development and Design Tutorials, Tips and Reviews http://www.webreference.com/ Creating Webpages http://www.cln.org/themes/webpages_intro.html
COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Web Design and Communication UNIT TITLE: Web Management
SUGGESTED UNIT TIMELINE: 1 Week
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): 1. Why is it important to organize files when creating web pages? 2. Do publishing techniques affect the outcome of a website?
WHAT DO WE WANT STUDENTS TO KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND BE ABLE TO DO?
REFERENCE/ STANDARD
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STANDARDS:
MAJOR STANDARD
SUPPORTING STANDARD
BS.05.02.01 Create and organize files into folder management X
BS.05.02.02 Describe various Web publishing techniques X
UNIT DESCRIPTION: Students will understand the various ways to publish a web page. Students will also create and organize files into folders to stay organized and save time.
UNIT VOCABULARY Web host, Web server, folder management, web publishing
HOW DO WE KNOW STUDENTS HAVE LEARNED? UNIT ASSESSMENT BLUEPRINT
Curriculum Strand/Domain
Curriculum Cluster
Learning Target (Standard)
Type of Target/DOK Level
Assessment Method
Number of Items Notes
Product-Performance
Web Management Create and organize files into folder management
2 Performance Event
Product-Performance
Web Management Describe various Web publishing techniques
2 Written Response
UNIT SCORING GUIDE A compilation of the proficiency levels and exemplars for the unit that defines mastery of the standards.
FACILITATING ACTIVITIES Strategies and methods for teaching and learning
HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE
NOT LEARNED?
HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE ALREADY LEARNED?
STANDARD #
TEACHER INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STUDENT LEARNING TASKS
INTERVENTIONS EXTENSIONS
Create and organize files into folder management
Describe various Web publishing techniques
ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES
COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Web Design and Communication UNIT TITLE: Web Business
SUGGESTED UNIT TIMELINE: 5 week
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): 4. How does a website impact a business? 5. Is there opportunity for success in Web design and production 6. What communication skills are needed to create and implement a client’s website?
WHAT DO WE WANT STUDENTS TO KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND BE ABLE TO DO? REFERENCE/ STANDARD
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STANDARDS:
MAJOR STANDARD
SUPPORTING STANDARD
BS.03.01.01 Discuss E-Commerce concepts as they relate to Web-based projects X
BS.03.01.02 Analyze career/self-employment and certification opportunities in Web design and production X
BS.03.01.03 Prepare a budget for a web design project X
BS.03.01.04 Create a presentation for that caters towards a specific demographic and client.
BS.03.01.05 Students will demonstrate effective use of verbal and written communication skills
UNIT DESCRIPTION: Students are given an introduction to the impact websites have on businesses. Students will learn the basics of e-commerce and also the careers in the Web design and production industry.
UNIT VOCABULARY e-commerce, e-business,
HOW DO WE KNOW STUDENTS HAVE LEARNED? UNIT ASSESSMENT BLUEPRINT
Curriculum Strand/Domain
Curriculum Cluster
Learning Target (Standard)
Type of Target/DOK Level
Assessment Method
Number of Items Notes
Workplace readiness
Web Business Discuss E-Commerce concepts as they relate to Web-based projects
2 Written Response
Workplace readiness
Web Business Analyze career/self-employment and certification opportunities in Web design and
2 Performance Event
production
Workplace readiness
Web Business Prepare a budget for a web design project
4 Performance Event
Workplace readiness
Web Business Create a presentation that caters towards a specific demographic and client.
4 Performance Event
Workplace readiness
Web Business Students will demonstrate effective use of verbal and written communication skills
3 Performance Event
UNIT SCORING GUIDE A compilation of the proficiency levels and exemplars for the unit that defines mastery of the standards.
FACILITATING ACTIVITIES Strategies and methods for teaching and learning
HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE
NOT LEARNED?
HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE ALREADY LEARNED?
STANDARD #
TEACHER INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
STUDENT LEARNING TASKS
INTERVENTIONS EXTENSIONS
Discuss E-Commerce concepts as they relate to Web-based projects
Lecture Give E-Commerce examples
Notes, guided practice Search for E- Commerce businesses
1 on one time with teacher Peer groups
Analyze career/self-employment and certification opportunities in Web design and production
Facilitate research opportunity for students. Lecture
-Research career options for web creation. -Research educational requirements for web creation -Guest speaker of web designer
Modified pace, additional tutorials, 1 on 1 work with teacher, peer groups
Shadow Web page designer
Prepare a budget for a web design project
Lecture, Modified pace, additional tutorials, 1 on 1 work with teacher, peer groups
Create a presentation that caters towards a specific demographic and client.
Model, give examples, Modified pace, additional tutorials, 1 on 1 work with teacher, peer groups
Students will demonstrate effective use of verbal and written communication skills
Modified pace, additional tutorials, 1 on 1 work with teacher, peer groups
ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES http://searchengineland.com/5-essential-concepts-for-e-commerce-seo-31713