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 I teach Math of Finance &

Career Explorations with a Media Emphasis.

 

 

 

 

 


Math of Finance

 

 Extends the students’ mathematical skills beyond Algebra I.   It is designed to review and strengthen their algebra skills and sharpen the mathematical skills needed to manage their finances.  Through the use of computers and graphing calculators, students become informed consumers and capable money managers.  The course uses true-to-life financial decision-making situations that affect their pocketbooks to develop the students’ awareness of the importance of being financially responsible adults.  This course is not a college preparatory course.

            Grade Level: 11, 12

            Length of Course: Year

            Pre-requisite: Geometry

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Career Exploration

with a Media Emphasis

 

 Students will study the many careers in the spectrum of today’s media world. First students will refresh basic computer skills.  Students will research the history and advancement of technology and the impact of the many inventions leading up to the current world we live in. Students will learn and master Microsoft Movie Maker as most reports will be completed in digital media format. Students will have access to software programs such as Pinnacle Studio 14 Ultimate, Adobe CS4 Photoshop, CS4 Premiere, Adobe CS4 After Affects, Song Vegas Pro 8 and Apples I-Movie. Students will have access to the Media Centers limited use Dell computer. Other projects include “Who am I” a video autobiography, an advertisement for a school club or organization, help produce slide announcements for Bronco TV, “My Favorite Director”, “My Favorite Actor/Actress”, and “My Favorite Media Career”.  THIS CLASS WILL REQUIRE EXTRA TIME TO COMPLETE MOST PROJECTS.  Video Cameras will be available with some limitations. Students will be required to provide a Flash Drive for their projects.

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

            Length of Course: Year

            Pre-requisite: None

 

 

 

 

NEXT YEAR  2010-2011 !

 

Media/Broadcasting Production (Bronco TV)

This course will require students to make a commitment of time, talent and energy. Students enrolled in this class must be responsible, self motivated, task oriented and has a strong desire to meet deadlines. Students will produce slides and video for Bronco TV Cox Cable Channel 18. Possible pre-recorder or live broadcast of “News Broadcast” for High School site as well as City of Mustang on Bronco TV. Students will help other classrooms with video assistance as needs arise. Other projects will include high school staff pictorial, Produce Mustang Public School district teacher of the year videos, and entering a video media contest. This class will require significant amount of out-of-class time for video assignments and completion of projects by due date. Student will be required to provide a Flash Drive for their projects. Professional equipment and software will be accessible for students.

            Grade Level: 11, 12

            Length of Course: Year

            Pre-requisite: Career Exploration with Media Emphasis;

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Math Of Finance

Math.org

InvestEdOK.Org

SmartMoney.com

IRS.Gov

 

 

 

Career Explorations

Adobe.com

Pinnacle.com

Dell.com

Apple.com

Schooltube.com

Teachertube.com

IMPAwards.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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