1. Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Lesson 10.2 Applying Other Skills Lesson 10.2 Applying Other Skills

2. 2 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Discover How to strengthen your math and science skills How to build your computer technology skills

3. 3 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Why It’s Important Most careers today call for math, science, and computer technology skills.

4. 4 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Key Terms mathematics science spreadsheet netiquette

5. 5 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Math and Science Mathematics is the study of numbers and their relationships. Science is the systematic use of observations and experiments to gain knowledge about the world.

6. 6 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Everyday Skills People use math and science every day in very ordinary activities.

7. 7 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Learning to Think Math and science help you develop good thinking habits.

8. 8 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Math and Science Graphic Organizer Math Math teaches you how to put things in order, take things one step at a time, and think logically and methodically. Both Both math and science help you to develop good thinking habits and teach you how to solve problems. Science Science teaches you how to observe things and processes.

9. 9 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Sharpening Your Skills No matter what your interests or plans for the future are, work on your math and science skills. Basic skills in math and science will help you in daily activities and in all kinds of careers.

10. 10 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Q and A I don’t really get why I should spend time sharpening my math skills. After all, I can always use a calculator. continued

11. 11 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Q and A A calculator is only as good at solving problems as you are. The sharper your math skills, the more useful your calculator will be.

12. 12 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Computer Technology Computer technology has become a part of our everyday life. Computer technology is used in nearly every kind of business.

13. 13 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Computer Technology No matter where you work, you will use some type of computer technology in your job.

14. 14 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Computer Technology Computer technology skills are as basic to work today as speaking, listening, reading, writing, math, and science.

15. 15 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Building Technology Skills Learning to use different kinds of software is one basic computer skill. Software is a computer program or set of instructions for doing a particular kind of work on the computer.

16. 16 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Building Technology Skills You can use word processing software to write letters, reports, and other kinds of documents.

17. 17 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Building Technology Skills Database software is useful for organizing and storing information. Database software has many uses in business.

18. 18 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Building Technology Skills You can use a spreadsheet to view and work with information. A spreadsheet is a program that arranges information, usually numbers, in rows and columns.

19. 19 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Being a Good Cyberspace Citizen Serious Internet users practice netiquette. Netiquette is a term for the accepted rules of conduct used on the Internet.

20. 20 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Being a Good Cyberspace Citizen When you use the Internet at work one day, you will need to be especially careful to have good manners.

21. 21 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills !! Being a Good Cyberspace Citizen When using the Internet, pay close attention to security issues. Never open or forward an e-mail file attachment from someone you don’t know. Keep your Internet passwords private.

22. 22 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Investigating Career Clusters Human Services Services that improve people’s quality of life and promote safe, healthy communities continued Human Services

23. 23 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Investigating Career Clusters If you enjoy helping people, a career in human services may be for you. Human Services

24. 24 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Some people say that science teaches people to think. What do you think this means? Science teaches you to examine things carefully, to think logically, and to solve problems systematically, which are all important aspects of critical thinking. Some people say that science teaches people to think. What do you think this means? Science teaches you to examine things carefully, to think logically, and to solve problems systematically, which are all important aspects of critical thinking. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q Q A A continued

25. 25 Chapter 10 Basic Skills Count Applying Other Skills Why are computer skills considered basic skills? Computers are part of everyday life, and computer skills are as basic to work as speaking, listening, reading, writing, math, and science. Why are computer skills considered basic skills? Computers are part of everyday life, and computer skills are as basic to work as speaking, listening, reading, writing, math, and science. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q Q A A

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