8th Grade

Computer Curriculum
Katie Frank
Holy Name

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Table of Contents
8th Grade Standards

Standards Checklist

Units
Word/Google Docs
Standards
I Can Statements
Activities
Excel/Google Sheets
Standards
I Can Statements
Activities
PowerPoint/Google Slides
I Can Statements
Activities
Social Media
I Can Statements
Activities
Internet Research
I Can Statements
Activities
Access
I Can Statements
Activities
I Can Statements
Activities
My Future
I Can Statements
Activities
Monthly Questions

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8th Grade Standards

Grades Six Through Eight - Technology Standards and Expectations -

(prior to completing Grade 8)

6-8.CI. Creativity and Innovation - By the end of Grade 8 each student will:

6-8.CI.1 Apply common software features (e.g., spellchecker, thesaurus, formulas, charts,
graphics, sounds) to enhance communication with an audience and to support
an activity

6-8.CI.2 Create an original project (e.g., presentation, web page, newsletter, information
brochure) using a variety of media (e.g., animations, graphs, charts, audio,
graphics, video) to present content information to an audience

6-8.CI.3 Illustrate a content-related concept using a model, simulation, or concept-

mapping software

6-8.CC Communication and Collaboration - By the end of Grade 8 each student will:

6-8.CC.1 Use digital resources (e.g., discussion groups, blogs, podcasts, vidoconferences,
Moodle, Blackboard) to collaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences

6-8.CC.2 Use collaborative tools to explore common curriculum content with learners
from other cultures

6-8.CC.3 Identify effective uses of technology to support communication with peers,

family, or school personnel

6-8.RI. Research and Information Fluency - By the end of Grade 8 each student will:

6-8.RI.1 Use a variety of digital resources to locate information

6-8.RI.2 Evaluate information from online information resources for accuracy and bias

6-8.RI.3 Understand that using information from a single Internet source might result
in the report of erroneous facts and that multiple sources should always be
researched

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6-8.RI.4 Identify types of websites based on their domain names (e.g., edu, com, org, gov,
net)

6-8.RI.5 Employ data-collection techniques (e.g., probes, handheld devices, GPS units,
geographic mapping systems) to gather, view, and analyze the results for a
content-related problem

6-8.CT. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making - By the end of Grade 8
each student will:

6-8.CT.1 Use databases or spreadsheets to make predictions, develop strategies, and

evaluate decisions to assist with solving a problem

6-8.CT.2 Evaluate available digital resources and select the most appropriate application
to accomplish a specific task (e.g., word processor, table, outline, spreadsheet,
presentation program)

6-8.CT.3 Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using
available digital resources

6-8.CT.4 Describe strategies for solving routine hardware and software problems

6-8.DC. Digital Citizenship - By the end of Grade 8 each student will:

6-8.DC.1 Provide accurate citations when referencing information sources

6-8.DC.2 Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology (e.g.,
privacy, security, copyright, plagiarism, viruses, file-sharing)

6-8.DC.3 Discuss the consequences related to unethical use of information and

communication techniques

6-8.DC.4 Discuss possible societal impacts of technology in the future and reflect on the
importance of technology in the past

6-8.DC.5 Create media-rich presentations on the appropriate and ethical use of digital
tools and resources

6-8.DC.6 Discuss the long term ramifications (digital footprint) of participating in

questionable online activities (e.g., posting photos of risque poses or underage

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drinking, making threats to others)

6-8.DC.7 Describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications

6-8.TC. Technology Operations and Concepts - By the end of Grade 8 each student will:

6-8.TC.1 Identify file formats for a variety of applications (e.g., doc, xls, pdf, txt, jpg, mp3)

6-8.TC.2 Use a variety of technology tools (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, grammar-checker,

calculator) to maximize the accuracy of technology-produced materials

6-8.TC.3 Perform queries on existing databases

6-8.TC.4 Know how to create and use various functions available in database (e.g.,
filtering, sorting, charts)

6-8.TC.5 Identify a variety of information storage devices (e.g., CDs, DVDs, flash drives, SD
cards) and provide rationales for using a certain device for a specific purpose

6-8.TC.6 Use accurate technology terminology

6-8.TC.7 Use technology to identify and explore various occupations or careers, especially
those related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

6-8.TC.8 Discuss possible uses of technology to support personal pursuits and lifelong
understanding

6-8.TC.9 Understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all individuals

6-8.TC.10 Discuss security issues related to e-commerce

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Standards Checklist
This is a list marking which unit each standard is applied to..

Grades Six Through Eight - Technology Standards and Expectations -

(prior to completing Grade 8)

6-8.CI. Creativity and Innovation - By the end of Grade 8 each student will:

6-8.CI.1 W E P D

6-8.CI.2 W E P D R F D

6-8.CI.3 W E P F

6-8.CC Communication and Collaboration - By the end of Grade 8 each student will:

6-8.CC.1 W E P R

6-8.CC.2 W P F

6-8.CC.3 W P S F

6-8.RI. Research and Information Fluency - By the end of Grade 8 each student will:

6-8.RI.1 E P R F

6-8.RI.2 P R F

6-8.RI.3 P R F

6-8.RI.4 S R F

6-8.R!.5 E P R F

6-8.CT. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making - By the end of Grade 8
each student will:

6-8.CT.1 E A

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6-8.CT.2 W E P F A

6-8.CT.3 E R

6-8CT.4 R

6-8.DC. Digital Citizenship - By the end of Grade 8 each student will:

6-8.DC.1 W S F

6-8.DC.2 W P S R F

6-8.DC.3 S R

6-8.DC.4 S R F

6-8.DC.5 S F

6-8.DC.6 S F

6-8.DC.7 S

6-8.TC. Technology Operations and Concepts - By the end of Grade 8 each student will:

6-8.TC.1 W E P A D

6-8.TC.2 W E P D

6-8.TC.3 R A

6-8.TC.4 E A

6-8.TC.5 W E P D

6-8.TC.6 W E P R F D

6-8.TC.7 R F

6-8.TC.8 W E P R F D

6-8.TC.9 W E P R F D

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6-8.TC.10 E S R F

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Units
● Word/Google Docs

● Excel/Google Sheets

● PowerPoint/Google Slides

● Social Media Safety

● Internet Research

● Access

● Digital Design

● My Future

● Monthly Questions

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Word/Google Docs

Standards

● 6-8.CI.1 Apply common software features (e.g., spellchecker, thesaurus,

formulas, charts, graphics, sounds) to enhance communication with an
audience and to support an activity
● 6-8.CI.2 Create an original project (e.g., presentation, web page, newsletter,
information brochure) using a variety of media (e.g., animations, graphs,
charts, audio, graphics, video) to present content information to an audience
● 6-8.CI.3 Illustrate a content-related concept using a model, simulation, or
concept-mapping software
● 6-8.CC.1 Use digital resources (e.g., discussion groups, blogs, podcasts,
videoconferences, Moodle, Blackboard) to collaborate with peers, experts, and
other audiences
● 6-8.CC.2 Use collaborative tools to explore common curriculum content with
learners from other cultures
● 6-8.CC.3 Identify effective uses of technology to support communication with
peers, family, or school personnel
● 6-8.CT.2 Evaluate available digital resources and select the most appropriate
application to accomplish a specific task (e.g., word processor, table, outline,
spreadsheet, presentation program)
● 6-8.DC.1 Provide accurate citations when referencing information sources
● 6-8.DC.2 Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of
technology (e.g., privacy, security, copyright, plagiarism, viruses, file-sharing)
● 6-8.TC.1 Identify file formats for a variety of applications (e.g., doc, xls, pdf, txt,
jpg, mp3)
● 6-8.TC.2 Use a variety of technology tools (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus,
grammar-checker, calculator) to maximize the accuracy of technology-produced
materials

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● 6-8.TC.5 Identify a variety of information storage devices (e.g., CDs, DVDs,
flash drives, SD cards) and provide rationales for using a certain device for a
specific purpose
● 6-8.TC.6 Use accurate technology terminology
● 6-8.TC.8 Discuss possible uses of technology to support personal pursuits and
lifelong understanding
● 6-8.TC.9 Understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all
individuals

I Can Statements
● I can change the font style and size.
● I can change the alignment of the text
● I can add bullets and numbering to a document.
● I can add pictures, drop cap, tables and page borders.
● I can run spelling and grammar checks

Activities
● Christmas Text Formatting
● Symbol Hunt
● Interview Biographies
● Computer Vocabulary

Excel/Google Sheets

Standards

● 6-8.CI.1 Apply common software features (e.g., spellchecker, thesaurus,

formulas, charts, graphics, sounds) to enhance communication with an
audience and to support an activity

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● 6-8.CI.2 Create an original project (e.g., presentation, web page,
newsletter, information brochure) using a variety of media (e.g.,
animations, graphs, charts, audio, graphics, video) to present content
information to an audience
● 6-8.CI.3 Illustrate a content-related concept using a model, simulation, or
concept-mapping software
● 6-8.CC.1 Use digital resources (e.g., discussion groups, blogs, podcasts,
videoconferences, Moodle, Blackboard) to collaborate with peers, experts,
and other audiences
● 6-8.RI.1 Use a variety of digital resources to locate information
● 6-8.RI.5 Employ data-collection techniques (e.g., probes, handheld devices,
GPS units, geographic mapping systems) to gather, view, and analyze
the results for a content-related problem
● 6-8.CT.1 Use databases or spreadsheets to make predictions, develop
strategies, and evaluate decisions to assist with solving a problem
● 6-8.CT.2 Evaluate available digital resources and select the most
appropriate application to accomplish a specific task (e.g., word processor,
table, outline, spreadsheet, presentation program)
● 6-8.CT.3 Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for
decision making using available digital resources
● 6-8.TC.1 Identify file formats for a variety of applications (e.g., doc, xls,
pdf, txt, jpg, mp3)
● 6-8.TC.2 Use a variety of technology tools (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus,
grammar-checker, calculator) to maximize the accuracy of technology-
produced materials
● 6-8.TC.4 Know how to create and use various functions available in
database (e.g., filtering, sorting, charts)

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● 6-8.TC.5 Identify a variety of information storage devices (e.g., CDs, DVDs,
flash drives, SD cards) and provide rationales for using a certain device
for a specific purpose
● 6-8.TC.6 Use accurate technology terminology
● 6-8.TC.8 Discuss possible uses of technology to support personal
pursuits and lifelong understanding
● 6-8.TC.9 Understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit
all individuals
● 6-8.TC.10 Discuss security issues related to e-commerce

I Can Statements
● I can create simple formulas to add, subtract, multiply and divide
● I can add data to a table
● I can create a graph
● I can identify rows and columns and how they are labeled

Activities
● Personal Budget
● Halloween Candy
● Excel Unit Test

PowerPoint/Google Slides

Standards

● 6-8.CI.1 Apply common software features (e.g., spellchecker, thesaurus,

formulas, charts, graphics, sounds) to enhance communication with an
audience and to support an activity
● 6-8.CI.2 Create an original project (e.g., presentation, web page,
newsletter, information brochure) using a variety of media (e.g.,

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animations, graphs, charts, audio, graphics, video) to present content
information to an audience
● 6-8.CI.3 Illustrate a content-related concept using a model, simulation, or
concept-mapping software
● 6-8.CC.1 Use digital resources (e.g., discussion groups, blogs, podcasts,
videoconferences, Moodle, Blackboard) to collaborate with peers, experts,
and other audiences
● 6-8.CC.2 Use collaborative tools to explore common curriculum content
with learners from other cultures
● 6-8.CC.3 Identify effective uses of technology to support communication
with peers, family, or school personnel
● 6-8.RI.1 Use a variety of digital resources to locate information
● 6-8.RI.2 Evaluate information from online information resources for
accuracy and bias
● 6-8.RI.3 Understand that using information from a single Internet
source might result in the report of erroneous facts and that multiple
sources should always be researched
● 6-8.RI.5 Employ data-collection techniques (e.g., probes, handheld devices,
GPS units, geographic mapping systems) to gather, view, and analyze
the results for a content-related problem
● 6-8.CT.2 Evaluate available digital resources and select the most
appropriate application to accomplish a specific task (e.g., word processor,
table, outline, spreadsheet, presentation program)
● 6-8.DC.2 Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of
technology (e.g., privacy, security, copyright, plagiarism, viruses, file-
sharing)
● 6-8.DC.5 Create media-rich presentations on the appropriate and ethical
use of digital tools and resources

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● 6-8.TC.1 Identify file formats for a variety of applications (e.g., doc, xls,
pdf, txt, jpg, mp3)
● 6-8.TC.2 Use a variety of technology tools (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus,
grammar-checker, calculator) to maximize the accuracy of technology-
produced materials
● 6-8.TC.5 Identify a variety of information storage devices (e.g., CDs, DVDs,
flash drives, SD cards) and provide rationales for using a certain device
for a specific purpose
● 6-8.TC.6 Use accurate technology terminology
● 6-8.TC.8 Discuss possible uses of technology to support personal
pursuits and lifelong understanding
● 6-8.TC.9 Understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit
all individuals

I Can Statements
● I can add new slides to a presentation
● I can add transitions
● I can animate pictures and texts
● I can present information to peers in an effective and pleasing way

Activities
● 7 Wonders
● About Me with a Twist

Social Media

Standards

● 6-8.CC.3 Identify effective uses of technology to support communication

with peers, family, or school personnel

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● 6-8.RI.4 Identify types of websites based on their domain names (e.g.,
edu, com, org, gov, net)
● 6-8.DC.1 Provide accurate citations when referencing information sources
● 6-8.DC.2 Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of
technology (e.g., privacy, security, copyright, plagiarism, viruses, file-
sharing)
● 6-8.DC.3 Discuss the consequences related to unethical use of
information and communication techniques
● 6-8.DC.4 Discuss possible societal impacts of technology in the future
and reflect on the importance of technology in the past
● 6-8.DC.5 Create media-rich presentations on the appropriate and ethical
use of digital tools and resources
● 6-8.DC.6 Discuss the long term ramifications (digital footprint) of
participating in questionable online activities (e.g., posting photos of
risqué poses or underage drinking, making threats to others)
● 6-8.DC.7 Describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online
communications
● 6-8.TC.10 Discuss security issues related to e-commerce

I Can Statements
● I can determine what information about myself is safe to share online and
what is not safe to share
● I can identify a cyberbully and know what to do if I encounter one
● I can be mindful of what I post on the Internet, when I post it and why I post
it,

Activities
● Social Media Safety
a. Quiz
● Instagram Project

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● Email Etiquette

Internet Research

Standards

● 6-8.CI.2 Create an original project (e.g., presentation, web page,

newsletter, information brochure) using a variety of media (e.g.,
animations, graphs, charts, audio, graphics, video) to present content
information to an audience
● 6-8.CC.1 Use digital resources (e.g., discussion groups, blogs, podcasts,
videoconferences, Moodle, Blackboard) to collaborate with peers, experts,
and other audiences
● 6-8.RI.1 Use a variety of digital resources to locate information
● 6-8.RI.2 Evaluate information from online information resources for
accuracy and bias
● 6-8.RI.3 Understand that using information from a single Internet
source might result in the report of erroneous facts and that multiple
sources should always be researched
● 6-8.RI.4 Identify types of websites based on their domain names (e.g.,
edu, com, org, gov, net)
● 6-8.RI.5 Employ data-collection techniques (e.g., probes, handheld devices,
GPS units, geographic mapping systems) to gather, view, and analyze
the results for a content-related problem
● 6-8.CT.3 Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for
decision making using available digital resources
● 6-8.CT.4 Describe strategies for solving routine hardware and software
problems

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● 6-8.DC.2 Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of
technology (e.g., privacy, security, copyright, plagiarism, viruses, file-
sharing)
● 6-8.DC.3 Discuss the consequences related to unethical use of
information and communication techniques
● 6-8.DC.4 Discuss possible societal impacts of technology in the future
and reflect on the importance of technology in the past
● 6-8.DC.5 Create media-rich presentations on the appropriate and ethical
use of digital tools and resources
● 6-8.TC.3 Perform queries on existing databases
● 6-8.TC.6 Use accurate technology terminology
● 6-8.TC.7 Use technology to identify and explore various occupations or
careers, especially those related to science, technology, engineering and
mathematics.
● 6-8.TC.8 Discuss possible uses of technology to support personal
pursuits and lifelong understanding
● 6-8.TC.9 Understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit
all individuals
● 6-8.TC.10 Discuss security issues related to e-commerce

I Can Statements
● I can use the Internet to locate information
● I can determine which sites contain quality information and which ones do not
● I can find answers to questions online by using keywords.

Activities
● Website Sleuths
● Entrepreneurs
● Biography Trading Card
● Webquests

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● History of the Internet
● Colleges
● Advanced Internet Searches
● Winter Celebrations Around the World

Access

Standards

● 6-8.CT.1 Use databases or spreadsheets to make predictions, develop

strategies, and evaluate decisions to assist with solving a problem
● 6-8.CT.2 Evaluate available digital resources and select the most
appropriate application to accomplish a specific task (e.g., word processor,
table, outline, spreadsheet, presentation program)
● 6-8.TC.1 Identify file formats for a variety of applications (e.g., doc, xls,
pdf, txt, jpg, mp3)
● 6-8.TC.3 Perform queries on existing databases
● 6-8.TC.4 Know how to create and use various functions available in
database (e.g., filtering, sorting, charts)

I Can Statements
● I can identify the parts of the program Access
● I can determine the difference between Access and Excel and when to use
each program

Activities
● Access vs Excel
a. Quiz

Digital Design

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Standards

● 6-8.CI.1 Apply common software features (e.g., spellchecker, thesaurus,

formulas, charts, graphics, sounds) to enhance communication with an
audience and to support an activity
● 6-8.CI.2 Create an original project (e.g., presentation, web page,
newsletter, information brochure) using a variety of media (e.g.,
animations, graphs, charts, audio, graphics, video) to present content
information to an audience
● 6-8.TC.1 Identify file formats for a variety of applications (e.g., doc, xls,
pdf, txt, jpg, mp3)
● 6-8.TC.2 Use a variety of technology tools (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus,
grammar-checker, calculator) to maximize the accuracy of technology-
produced materials
● 6-8.TC.5 Identify a variety of information storage devices (e.g., CDs, DVDs,
flash drives, SD cards) and provide rationales for using a certain device
for a specific purpose
● 6-8.TC.6 Use accurate technology terminology
● 6-8.TC.8 Discuss possible uses of technology to support personal
pursuits and lifelong understanding
● 6-8.TC.9 Understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit
all individuals

I Can Statements
● I can use technology to create art
● I can use technology to be creative
● I can combine different forms of technology to create a technologically-based
design

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Activities
● One Word
● Computer Shortcuts
● Coding
● Scary Movie Poster
● Stop Motion

My Future

Standards

● 6-8.CI.2 Create an original project (e.g., presentation, web page,

newsletter, information brochure) using a variety of media (e.g.,
animations, graphs, charts, audio, graphics, video) to present content
information to an audience
● 6-8.CI.3 Illustrate a content-related concept using a model, simulation, or
concept-mapping software
● 6-8.CC.2 Use collaborative tools to explore common curriculum content
with learners from other cultures
● 6-8.CC.3 Identify effective uses of technology to support communication
with peers, family, or school personnel
● 6-8.RI.1 Use a variety of digital resources to locate information
● 6-8.RI.2 Evaluate information from online information resources for
accuracy and bias
● 6-8.RI.3 Understand that using information from a single Internet
source might result in the report of erroneous facts and that multiple
sources should always be researched
● 6-8.RI.4 Identify types of websites based on their domain names (e.g.,
edu, com, org, gov, net)

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● 6-8.RI.5 Employ data-collection techniques (e.g., probes, handheld devices,
GPS units, geographic mapping systems) to gather, view, and analyze
the results for a content-related problem
● 6-8.CT.2 Evaluate available digital resources and select the most
appropriate application to accomplish a specific task (e.g., word processor,
table, outline, spreadsheet, presentation program)
● 6-8.DC.1 Provide accurate citations when referencing information sources
● 6-8.DC.4 Discuss possible societal impacts of technology in the future
and reflect on the importance of technology in the past
● 6-8.DC.6 Discuss the long term ramifications (digital footprint) of
participating in questionable online activities (e.g., posting photos of
risqué poses or underage drinking, making threats to others)
● 6-8.TC.6 Use accurate technology terminology
● 6-8.TC.7 Use technology to identify and explore various occupations or
careers, especially those related to science, technology, engineering and
mathematics.
● 6-8.TC.8 Discuss possible uses of technology to support personal
pursuits and lifelong understanding
● 6-8.TC.9 Understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit
all individuals
● 6-8.TC.10 Discuss security issues related to e-commerce

I Can Statements
● I can use technology to think about my future
● I can look at how technology might impact my future endeavors and daily life

Activities
● Personal Budget
● Colleges
● Email Etiquette

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Monthly Questions

About
● Each month, I pose a question to students. It is used as a reflection of what
we have learned during the course of the month. These questions could be
multiple choice or short answer. I post each question on Google Classroom on
the first of every month. Students have until the last day of the month to
answer the question.
● I have included the questions that I asked of students for each month.

Questions
● September
○ What are the 5 parts of an email that should be included when
emailing a teacher?
■ Greeting
■ Body
■ Subject
■ Closing
■ Signature
■ All of the above
● October
○ Which website listed below is a Search Engine?
■ YouTube
■ Facebook
■ Instagram
■ Google Classroom
● November
○ Tell me 2 things you are thankful for this year.
● December
○ If you pressed CTRL+S on your keyboard, what would happen?
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■ Copy
■ Paste
■ Stop
■ Save
● January
○ In Word, under which tab do you find the Symbol button for
inserting symbols?
■ Home
■ Page Design
■ Insert
● February
○ Social Media can be web-based or accessed on a mobile device?
■ True
■ False
● March
○ If you could go to ANY college in the world (nothing can hold you
back from admissions - grades or financial), where would you go?
● April
○ Excel is a spreadsheet and Access is a….
■ Sheet
■ Workbook
■ Database
● May
○ Who did you pick for your Entrepreneur report? Why?

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