Students apply basic technology skills such as word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, multimedia, desktop publishing, and the Internet as they assume various career roles and complete projects. Each module not only introduces them to but also extends their knowledge of communication, organizational and research skills as applied to real-world problems and tasks. Students research topics, take notes, select and organize information and produce written products and multimedia presentations. This course includes activities that address the Standards of Learning for technology and language arts.
Students learn about our earth and the universe using interdisciplinary hands-on activities.
This enrichment course is designed for students who want to strengthen and extend their mathematics and science skills and interests. Activities include problem solving, reasoning, and computation as well as journal writing. The activities are planned to address the Fairfax County Program of Studies and the Virginia Standards of Learning by providing opportunities for students to experiment and to investigate. Students explore retelling stores, readers theater, puppet shows, skits, and plays. This course will help students develop oral language, communication, performance, and presentation skills.