Skateboards Microsoft Office Simulation

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An Integrated Microsoft Office Simulation

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Introducing Skateboards, Inc., one of the coolest and most realistic Microsoft Office® simulations your students will ever complete.

In this 24-28 hour simulation, students assume the role of a Microsoft Office® Specialist to complete a series of projects that will allow Skateboards, Inc. (a new indoor skateboard park) to open its doors for business.

The text includes real-world tasks that bring learning and applying computer application skills to life for the student. Students are provided with information and instructions to produce a variety of documents for all parts of the indoor skateboard park including the skateboard floor, ramps and rails, a disc-jockey music booth, large screen TVs, a food court (The Skateboard Shack), lounge area, and video arcade.

Designed to be used with any version
of the Microsoft Office suite.

Features:

Preview of Projects Included:

Word® Projects:
• Press Release
• Letterhead & Envelope
• Business Letters & Memos
• Bulleted Skateboard List
• Two-column List
• Waiver Liability Form
• Membership Application
• Labels
And More!
Publisher® Projects:*
• Business Cards
• Employee Name Badges
• Bumper Stickers
• Advertisement
• Coupons
• Food Menu
• Brochure
• Birthday Pass
• And More!
*or an equivalent desktop publishing software
Excel® Projects:
• Arcade Games Price List
• Projected Revenue Statement
• Member Birthday Spreadsheet
• Music List Spreadsheet
• Employee Average Spreadsheet
And More!
Access® Projects:
• Employee Database
• Employee Directory Database
• Advertiser's Database
PowerPoint® Projects:
• Grand Opening Presentation
• Advertisers Presentation

• Non-version Specific...Designed to be used with any version of Microsoft Office®.
• Fully Customizable...Students can complete all or partial lessons that meet your course objectives.
• Self-paced Learning...The simulation is designed using an individualized, self-paced format that allows students to work at their own pace with instructor guidance.
• Non-consumable

Workbooks....Students do not need to write in workbooks to complete the simulation.
• Approximate Completion Time...The simulation takes approximately 24 - 30 hours to complete.
• Grade Level...Designed for grades 9 and up from beginner to intermediate skill levels.

Summary and Specifications:

Spiral bound, 8.5 x 11" workbook format, 144 pages
Published by Business Education Publishing
Grades 9 and up
Required Resource CD includes hi-resolution logos and images, project solution answer keys, and assessment tools
Use with any version of Microsoft Office®

Built in Flexible Completion Time...

The simulation is designed to be used by schools following either block or traditional schedules. All of the tasks are separated into individual lessons. You can choose to eliminate lessons to meet your allotted time frame or course objectives.

"Skateboards, Inc. is so realistic, your students will never know it's a simulation."
- Joe Brogno, Student Evaluator

Skateboards, Inc. Classroom Poster
Get your students motivated and excited about working on the Skateboards, Inc. Simulation with this full-color, large format classroom poster.

• 17 X 22" large format
• Full-color
• Printed on 100# glossy stock

Skateboards, Inc.: An Integrated MS Office Simulation
Item #	Description	ISBN	Price	Order Online
SKTBRDS	Student Workbook (Non-consumable)	0-9774611-4-9	$32.95 ea.
SKTBRDS-CD	Resource CD Site License (Required)* Windows compatible (Contains Instructor's Guide, Grading Rubrics, Grading Form, Project Answer Keys, and Skateboards, Inc. Student Logo Files)	0-9774611-5-7	$79.95 ea.
BEP-SKTBRDS	Skateboards, Inc. Classroom Poster	N/A	$24.95 ea.

*One Resource CD required. Resource CD grants unlimited workstation and user license to one school. District license price is $399.00—for district license orders use item # SKTBRDS-DL.