1. Desktop Publishing Grade 9-12 One Semester (18 weeks, 5 days a week, 47 minutes daily)
Unit Topic Time Unit Objectives National Business Resources Required
Frame Standards and
Pennsylvania Standards
Getting Started 7-10 Days Introduction to Course INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Text: Microsoft® Publisher 2010:
A Define publication software I, IV, V, VI, VII, XIV, XV, XVIII Illustrated, 1st Edition
With Microsoft Start Publisher 2010 CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Elizabeth Eisner Reding
Publisher View the Publisher window I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Scanner
Open and save a publication COMMUNICATION:
I, II, III, IV Digital Camera
Enter text in a text box
View and print a publication ISTE Standards: The National Education Software: Microsoft Office
Get Help and change Technology Standards (Publisher) 2010; Adobe Creative
Business Information Suite
Close a publication and exit 2 Laser Jet Printers
Publisher Business Computer Lab Room
Capstone Project: Study 208/800
Abroad Flyer Teacher created materials
Technology (Interactive
Whiteboard, Projector, Web-
based Resources, Smart Sync
classroom management software)
Email software (i.e., GroupWise)
Creating a 7-10 Days Plan a publication INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Text: Microsoft® Publisher 2010:
B Design a publication I, IV, V, VI, VII, XIV, XV, XVIII Illustrated, 1st Edition
Publication Create a publication using a CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Elizabeth Eisner Reding
template I, II, III, IV, V, VI
COMMUNICATION:
Scanner
Replace existing text
I, II, III, IV Digital Camera
Add a graphic image
Add a sidebar ISTE Standards: The National Education Software: Microsoft Office
Use Building Blocks Technology Standards (Publisher) 2010; Adobe Creative
Group objects Suite
Capstone Project: College 2 Laser Jet Printers
Brochure Business Computer Lab Room
208/800
Teacher created materials
Technology (Interactive
Whiteboard, Projector, Web-
based Resources, Smart Sync
classroom management software)
Email software (i.e., GroupWise)

2. Unit Topic Time Unit Objectives National Business Resources Required
Frame Standards and
Pennsylvania Standards
Working With 7-10 Days Use layout guides INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Text: Microsoft® Publisher 2010:
C Use ruler guides I, IV, V, VI, VII, XIV, XV, XVIII Illustrated, 1st Edition
Text Format a text box CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Elizabeth Eisner Reding
Add bullets and numbering I, II, III, IV, V, VI
COMMUNICATION:
Scanner
Check spelling
I, II, III, IV Digital Camera
Modify a Building Blocks
object ISTE Standards: The National Education Software: Microsoft Office
Paint formats Technology Standards (Publisher) 2010; Adobe Creative
Add a table Suite
Capstone Project: College 2 Laser Jet Printers
Brochure Business Computer Lab Room
208/800
Teacher created materials
Technology (Interactive
Whiteboard, Projector, Web-
based Resources, Smart Sync
classroom management software)
Email software (i.e., GroupWise)
Working With 7-10 Days Insert and resize clip art INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Text: Microsoft® Publisher 2010:
D Copy and move an object I, IV, V, VI, VII, XIV, XV, XVIII Illustrated, 1st Edition
Graphic Crop an image CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Elizabeth Eisner Reding
Objects Align and group objects I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Scanner
Layer objects COMMUNICATION:
I, II, III, IV Digital Camera
Rotate an object
Use drawing tools ISTE Standards: The National Education Software: Microsoft Office
Fill shapes with colors and Technology Standards (Publisher) 2010; Adobe Creative
gradients Suite
Capstone Project: Flower 2 Laser Jet Printers
Show Project Business Computer Lab Room
208/800
Teacher created materials
Technology (Interactive
Whiteboard, Projector, Web-
based Resources, Smart Sync
classroom management software)
Email software (i.e., GroupWise)

3. Unit Topic Time Unit Objectives National Business Resources Required
Frame Standards and
Pennsylvania Standards
Enhancing A 7-10 Days Define styles INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Text: Microsoft® Publisher 2010:
E Apply and modify a style I, IV, V, VI, VII, XIV, XV, XVIII Illustrated, 1st Edition
Publication Change a format into a style CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Elizabeth Eisner Reding
Create columns I, II, III, IV, V, VI
COMMUNICATION:
Scanner
Adjust text overflows
I, II, III, IV Digital Camera
Add continued on/from
notices ISTE Standards: The National Education Software: Microsoft Office
Add drop caps Technology Standards (Publisher) 2010; Adobe Creative
Create reversed text Suite
Capstone Project: Solar 2 Laser Jet Printers
System Newsletter Business Computer Lab Room
208/800
Teacher created materials
Technology (Interactive
Whiteboard, Projector, Web-
based Resources, Smart Sync
classroom management software)
Email software (i.e., GroupWise)
Improving a 7-10 Days Critique a publication INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Text: Microsoft® Publisher 2010:
F Strengthen publication text I, IV, V, VI, VII, XIV, XV, XVIII Illustrated, 1st Edition
Design Rearrange elements CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Elizabeth Eisner Reding
Modify objects I, II, III, IV, V, VI
COMMUNICATION:
Scanner
Refine a page
I, II, III, IV Digital Camera
Experiment with design
elements ISTE Standards: The National Education Software: Microsoft Office
Capstone Project: Flower Technology Standards (Publisher) 2010; Adobe Creative
Shop Flyer Suite
2 Laser Jet Printers
Business Computer Lab Room
208/800
Teacher created materials
Technology (Interactive
Whiteboard, Projector, Web-
based Resources, Smart Sync
classroom management software)
Email software (i.e., GroupWise)

4. Unit Topic Time Unit Objectives National Business Resources Required
Frame Standards and
Pennsylvania Standards
Working With 7-10 Days Add pages INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Text: Microsoft® Publisher 2010:
G Delete pages I, IV, V, VI, VII, XIV, XV, XVIII Illustrated, 1st Edition
Multiple Pages Work with a master page CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Elizabeth Eisner Reding
Create a header and footer I, II, III, IV, V, VI
COMMUNICATION:
Scanner
Add page numbers
I, II, III, IV Digital Camera
Edit a story
Modify a table of contents ISTE Standards: The National Education Software: Microsoft Office
Create labels Technology Standards (Publisher) 2010; Adobe Creative
Capstone Project: Jewelry Suite
Tools Catalog 2 Laser Jet Printers
Business Computer Lab Room
208/800
Teacher created materials
Technology (Interactive
Whiteboard, Projector, Web-
based Resources, Smart Sync
classroom management software)
Email software (i.e., GroupWise)
Using 7-10 Days Add BorderArt INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Text: Microsoft® Publisher 2010:
H Design WordArt I, IV, V, VI, VII, XIV, XV, XVIII Illustrated, 1st Edition
Advanced Wrap text around an object CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Elizabeth Eisner Reding
Features Rotate a text box I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Scanner
Understand mail merge COMMUNICATION:
I, II, III, IV Digital Camera
Create a mail merge
Prepare for commercial ISTE Standards: The National Education Software: Microsoft Office
printing Technology Standards (Publisher) 2010; Adobe Creative
Use the Pack and Go Wizard Suite
Capstone Project: 2 Laser Jet Printers
Automotive Gift Certificate Business Computer Lab Room
208/800
Teacher created materials
Technology (Interactive
Whiteboard, Projector, Web-
based Resources, Smart Sync
classroom management software)
Email software (i.e., GroupWise)

5. Unit Topic Time Unit Objectives National Business Resources Required
Frame Standards and
Pennsylvania Standards
Working 7-10 Days Integrate with Office INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Text: Microsoft® Publisher 2010:
I programs I, IV, V, VI, VII, XIV, XV, XVIII Illustrated, 1st Edition
Efficiently Import a Word document CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Elizabeth Eisner Reding
Use AutoCorrect I, II, III, IV, V, VI
COMMUNICATION:
Scanner
Use digital images
I, II, III, IV Digital Camera
Embed and link objects
Use Design Checker ISTE Standards: The National Education Software: Microsoft Office
Understand speech Technology Standards (Publisher) 2010; Adobe Creative
recognition Suite
Capstone Project: Dinner 2 Laser Jet Printers
Invitation Business Computer Lab Room
208/800
Teacher created materials
Technology (Interactive
Whiteboard, Projector, Web-
based Resources, Smart Sync
classroom management software)
Email software (i.e., GroupWise)
Final 1 Class INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Text: Microsoft® Publisher 2010:
I, IV, V, VI, VII, XIV, XV, XVIII Illustrated, 1st Edition
Exam Period CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Elizabeth Eisner Reding
I, II, III, IV, V, VI
COMMUNICATION:
Software: Microsoft Office
I, II, III, IV (Publisher) 2010; Adobe Creative
ISTE Standards: The National Education Suite
Technology Standards Business Computer Lab Room
208/800
Teacher created materials
Technology (Interactive
Whiteboard, Projector, Web-
based Resources, Smart Sync
classroom management software)