Business Education
Business Education is an Applied Skills course that all Grade 8 students at Journey are required to take. In Business Education, students begin to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy society and economy. Students embark on several projects aimed to develop their creativity, increase their knowledge of the business world and to communicate, through both individual and group work effectively. Throughout the term, students will become proficient using a variety of software programs, such as Power Point, Appleworks, MS Word and others; enhance their internet research skills; creatively develop plans for entrepreneurial activities; learn about financial management and economics; produce marketing and advertising materials; and learn the basics of business communications, in particular effect ive letter writing skills. Mr Leadbetter teaches Business Ed at Journey.
Home Economics
Grade 8 Home Economics is a 15 week course taught in a modified classroom. Journey Middle School is not equiped with a regular Home Economic facility, which includes sewing machines and kitchen work stations. Therefore, the program is design to teach students basic skills in sewing and food preparation. During the course students construct a small hand sewn stuffy and learn the principles of food preparation by:
-demonstrating sanitation protocols
-identifying sources of food contamination and taking appropriate preventive measures
-following safety protocols associated with spills, breakages, handling equipment and electric appliances
-cooperating as a team member to discuss and agree on individual responsiblities associated with food preparation
-using equipment in a safe manner
-following food preparation procedures (e.g. following a recipe, caring , cleaning and storing equipment, time management, etc.)
-preparing a variety of foods
-setting a table and developing an appreciation for sharing food with others
-describing the importance of nutrition and health
-creating personal goals to eat healthy snacks and meals
Mrs Gitzel teaches Home Economics at Journey.
Technology Education
In this Applied Skills course, students will work in teams to create posters that support a favourite cause or non-profit organization or promote school values including health and wellness. Students will learn the basics of digital photography and Photoshop and will move through the steps in the Design Process, giving them extra practical experience with computer technology.
Supplies Needed: Students will need to have USB sticks for every class. They do not need a separate USB stick if they already have one for school, as long as they can bring it to class every time. Each student will also need a Hilroy One Subject Notebook with 80 pages and a small glue stick (combined cost should be under $4).
Mrs Arnott teaches Technology Education at Journey.