The Anatomy & Physiology 1a badge indicates mastery of the Anatomy & Physiology concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the organization of the human body by relating anatomy and physiology, describing the levels of organization of the human body, and explaining anatomical positioning.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of body chemistry by describing the cell structure, explaining cell function, and explaining the cell cycle.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the skeletal system by describing functions of the skeletal system, explaining the structure of bones, and describing the classification of bones.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the muscular system by describing functions of the muscles, explaining types of muscle tissue, and summarizing muscle movement.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nervous system by explaining the functions of the central nervous system, explaining the functions of the autonomic nervous system, and explaining the functions of the senses.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the integumentary system by explaining the structure of the integumentary system, describing the functions of the integumentary system, and explaining the diseases and disorders of the integumentary system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the blood system by explaining the elements of blood, describing blood vessel structure, and summarize types of blood illnesses.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the cardiovascular system by explaining the structure of the heart, explaining the functions of the circulatory system, and describing the diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system.
To earn this badge in Anatomy & Physiology 1a, students must master the following competencies: - Organization of the Human Body - Body Chemistry - The Skeletal System - The Muscular System - The Nervous System - The Integumentary System - The Blood System - Cardiovascular System Anatomy & Physiology is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Emergency Medical Responder](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5ce826cb46e0fb0021af4b80) - [Medical Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4c57e646e0fb003319a572) - [Nursing Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4edbbb8dce9d1adde3c2e0) - [Dental Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4eeb63ec2def2f5281db1b) - [Sports Medicine](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4ef0408dce9d1adde3c5ea)
The Medical Terminology 1a badge indicates mastery of the Medical Terminology 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of word elements by describing the parts of words and explaining medical abbreviations and eponyms.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of building blocks of the body by summarizing organizational structures, describing body planes and positions, and explaining body cavities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of body movement by describing terms related to movement and movement-related career options
Students will demonstrate an understanding of respiratory system terminology by describing the respiratory system, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and explaining respiratory disorders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cardiovascular system terminology by describing the cardiovascular system, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and explaining cardiovascular disorders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of nervous system terminology by describing the nervous system, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and explaining nervous system disorders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of integumentary system terminology by describing the integumentary system, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and explaining integumentary system disorders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of musculoskeletal system terminology by describing the musculoskeletal system, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and differentiating musculoskeletal system disorders.
To earn this badge in Medical Terminology 1a, students must master the following competencies: - Word Elements - Structure of the Body - Body Movement Terminology - Respiratory System Terminology - Cardiovascular System Terminology - Nervous System Terminology - Integumentary System Terminology -Musculoskeletal System Terminology Medical Terminology is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Emergency Medical Responder](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5ce826cb46e0fb0021af4b80) - [Medical Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4c57e646e0fb003319a572) - [Nursing Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4edbbb8dce9d1adde3c2e0) - [Dental Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4eeb63ec2def2f5281db1b) - [Sports Medicine](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4ef0408dce9d1adde3c5ea)
The Health Science Foundations 1b badge indicates mastery of the Health Science Foundations 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of safety in health care by describing hazards in healthcare settings, describing jobsite safety procedures, and describing safe handling practices for medical supplies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of infection control by explaining pathogen classifications, describing the chain of infection, and explaining preventive measures for healthcare-associated infections.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of bloodborne pathogens by describing characteristics of bloodborne pathogens, explaining standard safety measures used in healthcare settings, and describing preventive measures in the community for bloodborne pathogens.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of vital signs by explaining the importance of vital signs, describing vital sign measurement techniques, and describing the connection between vital signs and a person’s health status.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of math in health care by describing the order of operations, explaining the steps to convert varying systems of measurement, and explaining the steps to interpret data visualizations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of technology in health care by describing types of technology used in healthcare, describing computer terms used in healthcare, and explaining the impact of technology on healthcare professionals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthcare team dynamics by describing responsibilities of healthcare team members, describing the characteristics of an effective healthcare team, and explaining the qualities of an effective healthcare team leader.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of employability in healthcare by describing career opportunities in health care, describing professional qualities demonstrated in healthcare workplaces, and explaining the steps to pursue a career in health care.
To earn this badge in Health Science Foundations 1b, students must master the following competencies: - Safety in Health Care - Infection Control - Bloodborne Pathogens - Math in Health Care - Technology in Health Care - Healthcare Team Dynamics - Employability in Healthcare Health Science Foundations is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Emergency Medical Responder](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5ce826cb46e0fb0021af4b80) - [Medical Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4c57e646e0fb003319a572) - [Nursing Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4edbbb8dce9d1adde3c2e0) - [Dental Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4eeb63ec2def2f5281db1b) - [Sports Medicine](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4ef0408dce9d1adde3c5ea)
The Anatomy & Physiology 1b badge indicates mastery of the Anatomy & Physiology 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the immune system by describing the lymphatic system, explaining the immune system, and comparing diseases and disorders of the immune system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the respiratory system by describing the upper respiratory system, describing the lower respiratory system, and explaining diseases and disorders of the respiratory system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the digestive system by describing the upper digestive system, describing the lower digestive system, and explaining diseases and disorders of the digestive system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the endocrine system by explaining the organization and function of the organs within the endocrine system, explaining the importance of maintaining homeostasis, and describing the diseases and disorders that can affect the system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the reproductive system by describing the function of the male reproductive system, describing the function of the female reproductive system, and explaining genetics and heredity.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the endocrine system by explaining the organization of the endocrine system, explaining the function of the endocrine system, and describing diseases and disorders of the endocrine system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology by describing medical data records, summarizing physical assessment, and describing body system assessment.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the science of anatomy and physiology by summarizing the history of medicine, describing scientific research, and explaining healthcare careers.
To earn this badge in Anatomy & Physiology 1b, students must master the following competencies: - The Immune System - The Respiratory System - The Digestive System - The Urinary System - The Reproductive System - The Endocrine System - Anatomy and Physiology - Science of Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy and Physiology is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Emergency Medical Responder](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5ce826cb46e0fb0021af4b80) - [Medical Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4c57e646e0fb003319a572) - [Nursing Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4edbbb8dce9d1adde3c2e0) - [Dental Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4eeb63ec2def2f5281db1b) - [Sports Medicine](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4ef0408dce9d1adde3c5ea)
The Health Science Foundations 1a badge indicates mastery of the Health Science Foundations 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthcare careers by describing healthcare career pathways and explaining the educational and certifications requirements for jobs in healthcare.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare industry by comparing healthcare settings, explaining models for paying for healthcare, and explaining the evolution of healthcare.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the human body by describing body functions and structures, explaining how the body moves, and applying terminology related to the human body.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the cycle of life by explaining stages of development and their associated healthcare needs across the lifespan and critiquing popular growth and development theories.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of health and wellness by assessing health risks, explaining health risks, and applying healthy habits
Students will demonstrate an understanding of communication in healthcare by describing effective communication strategies, explaining barriers to effective communication, and applying skills for effectively communicating medical information.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthcare laws by describing patients’ legal rights and explaining healthcare professionals’ rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethics in healthcare by describing workplace ethics and explaining how advancements in technology affect ethics in the workplace
To earn this badge in Health Science, students must master the following competencies: - Healthcare Careers - The Healthcare Industry - The Human Body - The Cycle of Life - Health and Wellness - Communication in Healthcare - Healthcare Laws - Ethics in Healthcare Health Science Foundations is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Emergency Medical Responder](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5ce826cb46e0fb0021af4b80) - [Medical Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4c57e646e0fb003319a572) - [Nursing Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4edbbb8dce9d1adde3c2e0) - [Dental Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4eeb63ec2def2f5281db1b) - [Sports Medicine](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4ef0408dce9d1adde3c5ea)
The Business Information Management 1a badge indicates mastery of the Business Information Management 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business structure by creating a business plan, explaining the functions required to operate a business, and describing types of businesses.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business finance by describing the accounting cycle, explaining business insurance products, and differentiating between types of financial institutions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing and sales by explaining how marketing fits into a business plan, differentiating the pros and cons of marketing tools, and evaluating the impact of sales as part of the business.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethics and business law by analyzing the effects law can have on a business, describing the legal requirements for running a business and explaining the compliance of using data and technology by a business.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computers in business by describing hardware used within a business, and explaining uses of hardware and software in a business.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Internet use for business by describing Internet functions in a business, creating effective internet searches, and explaining the advantages of web applications in business.
To earn this badge in Business Information Management 1a, students must master the following competencies: - Business Structure - Business Finance - Marketing and Sales - Ethics and Business Law - Computers in Business - Internet Use for Business Business Information Management is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581d2d8dce9d1adde542e3) - [Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581fd3ec2def2f52837817) - [Sales Professional](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5829b6ec2def2f52837a25)
The Principles of Information Technology 1a badge indicates mastery of the Principles of Information Technology 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of various careers by researching careers and participating in and reflecting on sessions hosted by professionals working in these careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computer hardware, data, and storage by understanding the types of computers and their purposes, the purpose of peripherals and how to connect them to a computer, common troubleshooting methodology and procedures to solve hardware problems, different data types, and methods of data storage.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of systems and software by understanding the types of system software and application software, the purpose and features of an operating system, different types of operating systems, and using application software to accomplish tasks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of networking fundamentals by understanding types of networks and their purposes, network processes, functions of different pieces of network hardware, and network security.
Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Databases
Students will demonstrate an understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases by developing word processing, spreadsheet, and database terminology and examining word processing, spreadsheet, and database tasks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the world of IT apps and IT careers by understanding the use of applications in businesses, schools and homes, the reliability of online sources, internet search techniques, the use of information technology in various industries, duties and skills of various IT roles, and potential job opportunities.
To earn this badge in Principles of Information Technology 1a, students must master the following competencies: - Career Connections - Computer Hardware, Data, and Storage - Systems and Software - Networking Fundamentals - Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Databases - The World of IT Apps and IT Careers Principles of IT is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Cyber Security Specialist](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5536578dce9d1adde4a294) - [Computer Programmer/Software Developer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5536578dce9d1adde4a294) - [Network Systems Specialist](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5551b68dce9d1adde4aae8) - [Microsoft Office Specialist](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56cdd9ec2def2f528322a4) - [Digital Media/Web Designer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56d4ddec2def2f528323a8) - [JavaScript & Python Coding](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e6a84c272ddfd161e6f97df)
The Business Information Management 1b badge indicates mastery of the Business Information Management 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business communication by explaining forms of business communication, and evaluating communication practices in the workplace.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of email communications by creating business-appropriate email messages, comparing email settings and describing how to manage incoming emails.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of word documents in business by comparing types of business documents, explaining elements of effective written documents and evaluating design elements of business documents.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business spreadsheets by describing uses of spreadsheets in business, creating calculations in a business spreadsheet and comparing charts and graphs in business spreadsheets.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business databases by describing the elements of a business database, creating a business database, and explaining data mining in a business database.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business slide presentations by describing the use of slide presentations for a business and creating slides for a business presentation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business career development by explaining the role of professional organizations and explaining a business career plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the future of business technology by analyzing the impact that innovative technology can have on the future of a business and describing appropriate business uses of social media.
To earn this badge in Business Information Management 1b, students must master the following competencies: - Business Communication - Communicating by Email - Business Word Processing Documents - Business Spreadsheets - Business Database - Business Slide Presentations - Business Career Development - Future of Business Technology Business Information Management is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581d2d8dce9d1adde542e3) - [Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581fd3ec2def2f52837817) - [Sales Professional](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5829b6ec2def2f52837a25)
The PowerPoint badge indicates mastery of the PowerPoint concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of PowerPoint essential features by creating slides, explaining collaboration tools, and comparing presentation views.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the art of design by summarizing design principles, creating graphics, and evaluating typography.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective data presentations by creating tables, charts, and graphs.
Using PowerPoint as a Communication Tool
Students will demonstrate an understanding of using PowerPoint as an internal communication tool by using SmartArt Graphics to create organizational charts, progress charts, and presentations to support addresses by leadership
: Students will demonstrate an understanding of multimedia presentations by explaining the benefits of using multimedia and creating a presentation that includes interactive features.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of animation by describing transitions, summarizing the animation process, and creating transitions as well as object and text animations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the presentation creation process by creating a PowerPoint presentation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing by describing product and self marketing principles and explaining the marketing machine.
To earn this badge in PowerPoint, students must master the following competencies: - PowerPoint Essentials - The Art of Design - Compelling Data Presentations - Using PowerPoint as a Communication Tool - Multimedia Presentations - Animation - Capstone Project - Marketing PowerPoint is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Microsoft Office Specialist](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56cdd9ec2def2f528322a4)
The Foundations of Game Design 1a badge indicates mastery of the Foundations of Game Design 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of gaming by explaining the technological developments that contributed to the video game industry, the attributes of a memorable game, the different game platforms and hardware, and planning video game design.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the core components of games by explaining the main components, identifying game story and game experience elements, and applying these game elements and components to a video game design.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the game development process by explaining game design studios, the various roles on a game development team, explaining the elements of the game design process, and exploring software commonly used in game development.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of game mechanics by explaining different game ideas, differentiating between player-centric vs. designer-centric game design, using practices of iterative game development, defining and researching key game development mechanics, and explaining delivery methods for stories in games.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a game design document by explaining the steps a game design team follows, identifying and explaining the main elements in a game design document, and creating a game design document.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of game visuals by identifying and utilizing the elements and principles of design, evaluating visual design, applying color theory and using an imaging program.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the video game design history by examining the ethical decision-making process, researching legal matters that relate to game development and design, identifying the various companies and organization in the game industry, and selecting a marketing and production plan for their product.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of game design programming by explaining how physics concepts translate to games, researching the evolution of computer programming languages as they relate to games, describing object-oriented programming, identifying components in a script, and programming an object in unity.
To earn this badge in Foundations of Game Design 1a, students must master the following competencies: - History of Gaming - Core Components of Games - Game Development Process - Game Mechanics - Game Design Document - Game Visuals - Video Game Design Industry - Game Design Programming Foundations of Game Design is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Game & Animation Designer/Programmer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56ddfb8dce9d1adde4fc69)
The Principles of Information Technology 1b badge indicates mastery of the Principles of Information Technology 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Programming, Software Development and Web Design
Students will demonstrate an understanding of programming, software development and web design by demonstrating how programming languages are used to solve problems, identifying and using algorithms, examining various programming constructs, examining the stages of the software development cycle, designing and creating web pages and mobile applications, and describing how websites affect the business world.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital tools and security by explaining the purpose and use of various digital tools for communication and project management, identifying and describing security threats and issues relating to internet safety, explaining the different types of malware and how they work, and explaining how encryption works.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Managing IT in the business environment by describing the importance of various types of relationships within the business world, examining leadership skills in the workplace, identifying ways IT can help solve a business challenge, and explaining ethical and legal issues relating to IT.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of presentation software by creating slideshow presentations, implementing graphical and media elements, and adding transitions and animations to slides.
Expanding Knowledge of IT and Becoming an IT Professional
Students will demonstrate an understanding of expanding knowledge in information technology and becoming a professional in information technology by examining the benefits of competitive programming, reading and explaining technical materials, and being a responsible digital citizen who promotes security and advocates fairness online.
To earn this badge in Principles of Information Technology 1b, students must master the following competencies: - Career Connections - Programming, Software Development and Web Design - Digital Tools and Security - Managing IT in Business - Presentation Software - Expanding Knowledge of IT and Becoming an IT Professional Principles of IT is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Cyber Security Specialist](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5536578dce9d1adde4a294) - [Computer Programmer/Software Developer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5537898dce9d1adde4a2d4) - [Network Systems Specialist](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5551b68dce9d1adde4aae8) - [Microsoft Office Specialist](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56cdd9ec2def2f528322a4) - [Digital Media/Web Designer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56d4ddec2def2f528323a8) - [JavaScript & Python Coding](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e6a84c272ddfd161e6f97df)
The Excel badge indicates mastery of the Excel concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Excel basics by summarizing the basic functions and features of Excel, describing the data-formatting process, and explaining common uses of Excel in business.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Excel customization by describing how to configure display preferences, explaining the organization of information, and summarizing various
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data display by explaining the operation of data formatting functions and describing the importance of an ePortfolio.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of table management by explaining the features of a pivot table, describing ways to customize tables, and describing the basic principles of using “totals.”
Students will demonstrate an understanding of functions in Excel by explaining the use of functions, explaining various syntax rules, and describing the use of advanced functions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to work with charts by describing ways to manipulate information within charts and describing the functions of various types of charts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Excel in the workplace by describing ways to increase efficiency when using Excel, describing common uses of Excel in the workplace, and describing other applications within the Microsoft Office Suite.Using Excel Tools
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the use of Excel tools by describing special tools in Excel and explaining the procedures for collaborating in an Excel file.
To earn this badge in Excel, students must master the following competencies: - Excel Basics - Customizing Excel - How to Display Data - How to Manage Tables - Functions in Excel - How to work with Charts - Excel in the Workplace - Using Excel Tools Excel is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Microsoft Office Specialist](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56cdd9ec2def2f528322a4)
The Outlook badge indicates mastery of the Outlook concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the structure of outlook by examining the organizational tools offered and the formatting tools available.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Outlook email by examining the tools available to email users, applying effective communication techniques to improve the quality of email, and utilizing organizational methods to improve email efficiency.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Outlook calendar by examining the tools available to outlook users, utilizing organizational methods, and exploring tasks to improve productivity.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Outlook contacts by examining the tools available to outlook users and utilizing the tools to maximize the effectiveness of the contact list.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of Outlook’s advanced features by working with notes, task prioritization and creating templates.
To earn this badge in Outlook, students must master the following competencies: - Outlook Overview - Outlook Email - Outlook Calendar - Outlook Contacts - Integrating your Applications
The Word badge indicates mastery of the Word concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Word basics by explaining the fundamental features of the software.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of formatting documents in Word by creating custom layouts and describing the use spreadsheets with Word documents.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of using tables in Word by explaining the table creation process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of using Word with information systems by explaining the use of Word with information systems.
Applying Design Principles in Word Documents
Students will demonstrate an understanding of design principles in Word documents by describing design principles and explaining the application of design principles with tools in Word.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of using Word for academic writing by explaining the process to set up Word documents using APA format and explaining how to add notes to Word documents.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of using editing features in Word by explaining the editing tools available in Word.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of publishing Word documents by explaining the process of finalizing documents for publication and describing the creation of master documents.
To earn this badge in Word, students must master the following competencies: - Word Basics - Formatting Documents in Word - Using Tables in Word - Using Word with Information Systems - Applying Design Principles in Word Documents - Using Word for Academic Documents - Using Editing Features in Word - Publishing Word Documents Word is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Microsoft Office Specialist](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56cdd9ec2def2f528322a4)
The Robotics Team badge indicates mastery of the Robotics Team concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of electrical engineering concepts by following a plan to wire a robot to use a microcontroller board, power source, and a set of built in electrical inputs and outputs to accomplish various tasks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mechanical engineering concepts by following a plan to build, test and check a robot with servos, sensors and power circuits to accomplish various tasks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of defining a problem and possible solutions by analyzing problems to articulate various solutions along with the mechanical, electrical and software tasks that need to be completed to solve the problem.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of blockly and JavaScript/Python programming by writing, uploading and testing blockly psuedo code and JavaScript code to have a robot accomplish various tasks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of robot testing by designing a field test with desired outcomes, testing the robot, recording findings, and making necessary adjustments to the robot.
To earn this badge in Robotics Team, students must master the following competencies: - Electrical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Problem Solving - Programming - Robot Testing
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The Veterinary Science badge indicates mastery of the Veterinary Science concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of veterinary science careers by summarizing contributions of veterinary science, describing career options for veterinarians, and explaining the ethical considerations within the veterinary profession
Students will demonstrate an understanding of small animal conditions by explaining common disorders of companion animals and explaining common diseases of companion animals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of large animal conditions by describing common diseases in horses, describing common diseases in cattle, and describing common diseases in swine.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of exotic animal conditions by describing common diseases of birds, describing common diseases of reptiles, and explaining the challenges of caring for zoo animals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of poisoning and toxicology by explaining the importance of toxicology and describing the different ways animals may be accidentally poisoned.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of veterinary parasitology by describing the different types of parasites and explaining their effects on their hosts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of zoonotic diseases by describing types of zoonotic diseases and explaining treatment options for zoonotic diseases.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of holistic veterinary medicine by differentiating between types of veterinary medicine, describing different forms of holistic medicine for animals, and summarizing the benefits and concerns of providing animals with holistic care.
To earn this badge in Veterinary Science, students must master the following competencies: - Veterinary Science Careers - Small Animal Conditions - Large Animal Conditions - Exotic Animal Conditions - Poisoning and Toxicology - Veterinary Parasitology - Zoonotic Diseases - Holistic Veterinary Medicine
The Entrepreneurship 1 badge indicates mastery of the Entrepreneurship 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the value of creation mindset by examining the distinction between value and money, explaining various kinds of value exchanges, and completing value creation exercises.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Nigel’s Law by analyzing various business pitches to identify the parts of Nigel’s Law and make and defend judgments about the businesses’ potential value.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the entrepreneurial idea generation process by using the processes for the three major categories Improve, Borrow, and Breakthrough and the three main starting points for generating ideas Solution, Customer, and Experience to generate their own ideas.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the idea evaluation and selection process by evaluating all of their ideas against standard success indicators, thinking objectively about their own assets, strengths, and skills, and selecting an idea to pursue further.
To earn this badge in Entrepreneurship 1, students must master the following competencies: - The Value Creation Mindset - Nigel's Law - The Idea Generation Process - The Idea Evaluation & Selection Process Entrepreneurship 1a is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581d2d8dce9d1adde542e3)
The Digital Photography 1a badge indicates mastery of the Digital Photography 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic camera anatomy and function by identifying the parts of a camera and using various camera modes, such as auto, manual, aperture and shutter priority to take original photographs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how photography has changed throughout history by analyzing changes in camera technology and how these have impacted photography over time.
The Artistic Process in Digital Photography
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in digital photography and the stages of production by identifying jobs associated with digital photography and completing the pre-production, production, and post-production stages for a photoshoot.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of image editing and presentation by using a photo editing program to manipulate photographs, planning an exhibit and creating a photography portfolio.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how photographers use light and composition in a photograph by explaining how light is used in photography, explaining various composition guidelines, and taking original photographs that use various types of light and compositions.
To earn this badge in Digital Photography 1a, students must master the following competencies: - Career Connections - Camera Anatomy and Function - History of Photography - The Artistic Process in Digital Photography - Image Editing and Presentation - Light and Composition in Photography Digital Photography 1a is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Digital Photography](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582aa18dce9d1adde54552)
The Digital Photography 2 badge indicates mastery of the Digital Photography 2 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of event photography by differentiating posed and candid photography, evaluating techniques to capture memorable moments, and taking photographs of an event.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of fine art photography by analyzing subject matter in fine art photography, evaluating composition, and taking fine art photographs based on one concept or subject.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of food photography by analyzing food styling, lighting, and composition techniques in food photography, and creating original photographs of food.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sports photography by explaining techniques used to capture the action and emotions of competition, evaluating compositions by professional sports photographers, and creating photographs that document athletic activities.
To earn this badge in Digital Photography 2, students must master the following competencies: - Event Photography - Fine Art Photography - Food Photography - Sports Photography Digital Photography 2 is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Digital Photography](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582aa18dce9d1adde54552)
Adobe InDesign Certification Preparation
The Adobe InDesign Certification Preparation badge indicates mastery of the Adobe InDesign Certification Preparation concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the digital design industry and its tools by explaining what Adobe Creative Suite encompasses, summarizing project management, defining copyrights and describing how visuals are used in Adobe InDesign.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of InDesign interface and applications by explaining the creation process, editing functions, and applying visual design applications to a digital design.
Organizing, Creating & Modifying Visual Elements
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to organize, create, and modify visual elements in InDesign by explaining the layers and frames functions and evaluating the use of layers, frames and characters effects on the final digital graphic.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to edit visual elements in InDesign by using the editing tools, applying the interactive elements, and reviewing and publishing a graphic design.
To earn this badge in Adobe InDesign Certification Preparation, students must master the following competencies: - Design Industry - InDesign Interface - Organizing, Creating & Modifying Visual Elements - Editing Visual Elements Adobe InDesign is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Adobe Tools](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582c188dce9d1adde545a7)
Adobe Photoshop Certification Preparation
The Adobe Photoshop Certification Preparation badge indicates mastery of the Adobe Photoshop Certification Preparation concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Adobe in the design industry by explaining the role of Adobe Creative Cloud and applications, describing techniques for communicating about design plans and summarizing project management concepts.
Technical Applications in the Design Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of technical applications in the design industry by explaining design techniques, comparing principles of design, and describing rules of composition in the design industry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Adobe Photoshop project setup by explaining creation of new documents, explaining the interface of Adobe Photoshop, and explaining management of Adobe Photoshop documents.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Adobe Photoshop interface by explaining the navigation of document creation, describing customization of assets in documents and explaining the use of the interface to process images.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Adobe Photoshop color tools by describing the use of color in Adobe Photoshop projects, explaining the creation of color in Adobe Photoshop projects and explaining the creation of personalized presets.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of layers in a document by explaining the use of the layers panel, explaining the addition of layers to a document, and describing the types of layers in a document.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of layers for editing images by explaining the adjustments to a layer’s opacity, describing the use of a layer’s masks and explaining destructive and non-destructive editing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of art in an Adobe Photoshop document by explaining drawing in Adobe Photoshop, explaining the use of the shape tools in Adobe Photoshop, and explaining text in an Adobe Photoshop document.
Creating and Modifying Visual Elements in Photoshop Documents
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating and modifying visual elements in Photoshop documents by describing editing for shapes, explaining editing for sizing, and describing editing for impact.
Adobe Photoshop Repair and Reconstruction Tools
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Adobe Photoshop repair and reconstruction tools by comparing tools for editing photographs, explaining photograph lighting adjustments, and explaining the use of photograph filters.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of publishing digital media by explaining the digital metadata, comparing image file formats, and explaining the export of files.
To earn this badge in Adobe Photoshop Certification Preparation students must master the following competencies: - Adobe in the Design Industry - Technical Applications in the Design Industry - Adobe Photoshop Project Setup - Adobe Photoshop Interface - Adobe Photoshop Color Tools - Layers in a Document - Layers for Editing Images - Art in an Adobe Photoshop Document - Creating and Modifying Visual Elements in Photoshop Documents - Adobe Photoshop Repair and Reconstruction Tools - Publishing Digital Media Adobe Photoshop is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Adobe Tools](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582c188dce9d1adde545a7)
Adobe Illustrator Certification Preparation
The Adobe Illustrator Certification Preparation badge indicates mastery of the Adobe Illustrator Certification Preparation concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Adobe Creative Cloud by describing the use of Adobe Creative Suite and applications, explaining the importance of designing for an audience, and summarizing steps to managing a project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of graphic design by explaining the elements of design, summarizing the use of design principles with digital graphics and illustrations, and summarizing file format considerations for graphic designs.
Navigating Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud
Students will demonstrate an understanding of navigating Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud by summarizing the elements of the Adobe Illustrator interface, explaining the navigation of Adobe Illustrator tools, and explaining the customization of Adobe Illustrator workspaces.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Adobe Illustrator visual effect tools by explaining the use of layering tools, describing the use of color tools, and explaining the use of visual effect tools.
Adobe Illustrator Tools and Techniques for Transforming Graphics and Illustrations
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Adobe Illustrator tools and techniques for transforming graphics and illustrations by explaining the setup options for project formats, explaining the use of drawing and shaping tools, and explaining the transformation of graphics and illustrations through editing techniques.
Adobe Illustrator Tools for Composition and Dimension Effects
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Adobe Illustrator tools for composition and dimension effects by describing the use of layer and mask tools for composition effects, explaining the use of type tools for displaying text, and explaining the use of 3-D and perspective tools for dimension effects.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of project completion in Adobe Illustrator by explaining preparation of graphics or illustrations for export or print, and summarizing file formats for completed projects in Adobe Illustrator.
To earn this badge in Adobe Illustrator Certification Preparation, students must master the following competencies: - The Adobe Creative Cloud - Graphic Design - Navigating Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud - Adobe Illustrator Visual Effect Tools - Adobe Illustrator Tools and Techniques for Transforming Graphics and Illustrations - Adobe Illustrator Tools for Composition and Dimension Effects - Project Completion in Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Adobe Tools](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582c188dce9d1adde545a7)
The Hospitality and Tourism 1 badge indicates mastery of the Hospitality and Tourism concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry by describing hospitality and tourism industry characteristics, summarizing the development of the hospitality and tourism industry, and describing current hospitality and tourism industry trends.
Hospitality and Tourism Industry Careers
Students will demonstrate an understanding of hospitality and tourism industry careers by describing hospitality and tourism industry career paths, summarizing hospitality and tourism industry career skills, and comparing the advantages and disadvantages of working in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the hotel industry by explaining the types of lodging, differentiating types of hotel department structures, and summarizing hotel industry practices.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of food related businesses by describing the types of food-related businesses, comparing departmental structures of food-related businesses, and explaining departmental decision-making in food related businesses.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of tourism and travel planning by describing the tourism and travel planning industry, explaining the impacts of tourism, and describing factors that influence tourism and travel-planning decisions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of event planning by comparing the types of events, differentiating careers in event planning, and describing steps in event planning.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the leisure and recreation industry by explaining the meaning of leisure and recreation in today’s society, comparing types of recreation sites in the leisure and recreation industry, and explaining amusement park management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the cruise ship and resort industry by summarizing the history of the cruise ship industry, explaining careers in the cruise ship industry, and describing resort management.
To earn this badge in Hospitality and Tourism, students must master the following competencies: - Hospitality and Tourism Industry - Hospitality and Tourism Industry Careers - Hotel Industry - Food Services - Tourism and Travel Planning - Event Planning - Leisure and Recreation Industry - Cruise Ship and Resort Industry Hospitality & Tourism is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Hotel and Restaurant Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582cae8dce9d1adde545d6) - [Culinary Arts](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5942288dce9d1adde5c99d)
The Hospitality and Tourism 2a badge indicates mastery of the Hospitality and Tourism 2a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the tourism and hospitality industry by comparing tourism and hospitality industry differences, summarizing the economic impact of tourism and hospitality industry trends, and explaining tourism and hospitality industry supply and demand.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career skills in the service industry by describing service industry operations, explaining service industry culture, and describing career skills needed in the service industry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the hotel and lodging industry by explaining the impact of international travel, explaining the evolution of lodging, and describing hotel and lodging industry careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of technology in the hospitality industry by describing the hospitality industry technological tools, explaining the hospitality industry promotional tools, and summarizing the benefits of hospitality industry software.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the hospitality industry trends by explaining the trends in the hospitality industry and summarizing green initiatives in the hospitality industry
To earn this badge in Hospitality and Tourism 2a, students must master the following competencies: - Tourism and Hospitality Industry - Career Skills in the Service Industry - The Hotel and Lodging Industry - Careers in the Restaurant Industry - Technology in Hospitality Industry - Hospitality Industry Trends Hospitality & Tourism is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Hotel and Restaurant Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582cae8dce9d1adde545d6)
The Hospitality and Tourism 2b badge indicates mastery of the Hospitality and Tourism 2b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Management Skills in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of management skills in the hospitality and tourism industry by summarizing management styles, describing team building, and explaining effective communication.
Hiring Process in Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the hiring process in the hospitality and tourism industry by describing ways to find talent, explaining the interviewing process, and explaining best practices for training.
Elements of a Business in Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of elements of a business in hospitality and tourism Industry by summarizing a business plan in the hospitality and tourism Industry, explaining business finances in the hospitality and tourism Industry, and describing hospitality and tourism industry regulations.
Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing in the hospitality and tourism industry by describing competition in marketing in the hospitality and tourism industry, explaining marketing tools in hospitality and tourism industry, and summarizing sales development in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Restaurant Options in Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of restaurant options in the hospitality and tourism industry by describing the types of restaurants, explaining the importance of the menu, and summarizing the financial impact of a restaurant.
Marketing a Restaurant in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing a restaurant in the hospitality and tourism industry by explaining the competition, describing effective marketing strategies, and discussing industry challenges.
To earn this badge in Hospitality and Tourism 2b, students must master the following competencies: - Management Skills in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry - Hiring Process in Hospitality and Tourism Industry - Elements of a Business in Hospitality and Tourism Industry - Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism Industry - Restaurant Options in Hospitality and Tourism Industry - Marketing a Restaurant in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Hospitality & Tourism is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Hotel and Restaurant Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582cae8dce9d1adde545d6)
The Restaurant Management badge indicates mastery of the Restaurant Management concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of restaurant management by describing management goals, explaining the dining experience, and summarizing the management of profits.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the restaurant experience by comparing restaurant experiences, explaining house functions, and summarizing the management of income.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of restaurant safety by summarizing safety regulations, explaining first aid, and explaining food safety.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of restaurant cooking by explaining the importance of the recipe, summarizing cooking techniques, and describing essential cooking equipment.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of restaurant staffing by explaining scheduling of employees, describing functioning teams, and summarizing retention of employees.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of restaurant professionalism by describing communication, explaining restaurant ethics, and summarizing employee policies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of customer service by explaining the customer service basics, describing restaurant aesthetics, and summarizing restaurant marketing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of restaurant management careers by comparing career paths in restaurant management, explaining career portfolios, and explaining stress management.
To earn this badge in Restaurant Management, students must master the following competencies: - Restaurant Management - The Restaurant Experience - Restaurant Safety - Restaurant Cooking - Restaurant Staffing - Restaurant Professionalism - Customer Service - Restaurant Management Career Restaurant Management is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Hotel and Restaurant Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582cae8dce9d1adde545d6)
The Exercise Science badge indicates mastery of the Exercise Science concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of physical fitness history by summarizing the history of physical fitness and describing careers in the health profession.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of body systems by describing the skeletal system, describing the muscular system, describing the respiratory system, and describing the cardiovascular system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of exercise physiology by comparing the 3 major energy systems used during anaerobic and aerobic exercise and explaining the adaptations of the four major physiological systems through aerobic and anaerobic conditioning.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of biomechanics and exercise safety by explaining biomechanics and describing exercise safety.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of exercise programs by explaining elements of an exercise program and describing components of physical fitness.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of exercise psychology by explaining exercise psychology and describing sports nutrition.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of exercise program design by describing exercise program design factors and describing exercise program considerations.
To earn this badge in Exercise Science students must master the following competencies: - Physical Fitness History - Body Systems - Exercise Physiology - Biomechanics and Exercise Safety - Exercise Programs - Exercise Psychology - Exercise Program Design Exercise Science is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Personal Training Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59482a8dce9d1adde5caad) - [Coaching Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59458fec2def2f5283be71)
The Flexibility Training badge indicates mastery of the Flexibility Training concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of flexibility assessments and analysis by explaining the elements of a flexibility fitness assessment, describing flexibility goals, and explaining the flexibility training plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of flexibility principles and techniques by describing types of flexibility, explaining flexibility principles, and describing exercise safety.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of flexibility training by describing passive and active stretching, describing PNF and isometric stretching, and describing dynamic stretching.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of yoga and pilates by explaining yoga types, describing yoga techniques, and describing pilates
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cross-training and nutrition by describing cross-training and describing nutrition considerations.
To earn this badge in Flexibility Training, students must master the following competencies: - Flexibility Assessments and Analysis - Flexibility Principles and Techniques - Flexibility Training - Yoga and Pilates - Cross-Training and Nutrition Flexibility is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Personal Training Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59482a8dce9d1adde5caad) - [Coaching Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59458fec2def2f5283be71)
The Running badge indicates mastery of the Running concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Running Fitness Assessments and Analysis
Students will demonstrate an understanding of fitness assessments and analysis by explaining the elements of a fitness assessment, describing fitness goals, and explaining elements of a training plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of running mechanics by describing running principles, describing running techniques, explaining training zones, and describing exercise principles.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of running safety and equipment by summarizing running safety rules, describing running in the elements, and comparing running equipment.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of running culture by explaining the benefits of running, describing speed training, and explaining competitive running.
To earn this badge in Running, students must master the following competencies: - Running Fitness Assessments and Analysis - Running Mechanics - Running Safety and Equipment - Running Culture Running is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Personal Training Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59482a8dce9d1adde5caad) - [Coaching Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59458fec2def2f5283be71)
The Strength Training badge indicates mastery of the Strength Training concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Strength Fitness Assessments and Analysis
Students will demonstrate an understanding of strength fitness assessments and analysis by explaining the elements of a fitness assessment, describing strength goals and explaining the elements of a training plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the mechanics of strength training by describing preparation for strength workouts, describing strength training techniques, explaining the principles of strength training, and describing strength training equipment.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of strength training exercises by describing upper body strength exercises, describing lower body strength exercises, and describing core strength exercises.
: Students will demonstrate an understanding of strength training wellness by describing the benefits of strength training, explaining injury prevention and treatment, describing nutrition for strength training, and explaining cross-training.
To earn this badge in Strength Training, students must master the following competencies: - Strength Fitness Assessments and Analysis - Mechanics of Strength Training - Strength Training Exercise - Strength Training Wellness Strength Training is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Personal Training Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59482a8dce9d1adde5caad) - [Coaching Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59458fec2def2f5283be71)
The Introduction to Coaching badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to Coaching concepts and skills outlined below and earning 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of a coach by describing the responsibilities of the coach, summarizing qualities of a good coach and explaining coaching philosophies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of team building by describing team organization, explaining team leadership, and explaining team communication.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of team safety by describing sports safety, explaining health-related fitness, and describing sports movement.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of training athletes by describing sports conditioning, explaining game play strategies, and describing sport-specific training.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sports culture by describing sports nutrition, explaining individualized coaching, and describing lifestyle coaching.
To earn this badge in Introduction to Coaching, students must master the following competencies: - The Role of a Coach - Team Building - Team Safety - Training Athletes - Sports Culture
The Personal Training Career Prep badge indicates mastery of the Personal Training Career Prep concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal training careers by describing career requirements for personal training careers, explaining dimensions of wellness, and describing professional behaviors in the personal training careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal training exercise readiness by explaining exercise goal setting, describing cardio and strength assessments, and describing flexibility and skills assessments.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal training exercise programs by describing exercise program design, explaining exercise program implementation, and describing exercise program safety.
Personal Training Exercise Considerations
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal training exercise considerations by explaining the physical demands of sports, describing special populations of exercise clientele, and describing exercise program modifications.
Personal Training Professional Responsibilities
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal training professional responsibilities by explaining personal training professional responsibilities, explaining personal training business development, and describing personal training certification.
To earn this badge in Personal Training Career Prep, students must master the following competencies: - Personal Training - Personal Training Exercise Readiness - Personal Training Exercise Programs - Personal Training Exercise Considerations - Personal Training Professional Responsibilities
The Forensic Science 1 badge indicates mastery of the Forensic Science 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of forensic science by describing the development of the forensic science field, explaining the responsibilities of a forensic scientist, and explaining the importance of forensic science.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of crime scenes by describing how a crime scene is secured, explaining ways in which a crime scene is recorded, and summarizing how evidence is processed.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of physical evidence by describing different types of physical evidence, explaining characteristics of physical evidence, and explaining the analysis of physical evidence.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of biological evidence by describing physical structures of biological evidence and explaining the collection of biological evidence.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of firearm evidence by describing the collection of firearm evidence and explaining the analysis of firearm evidence.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of human remains by describing the investigation of human remains and explaining forensic autopsy.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of DNA Evidence by describing the properties of DNA, explaining the use of DNA in an investigation, and explaining the preservation of biological evidence for DNA testing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of explosive material evidence by describing types of explosive materials, explaining the preservation of explosive material evidence, and explaining the analysis of explosive material evidence.
To earn this badge in Forensic Science, students must master the following competencies: - Forensic Science - Crime Scenes - Physical Evidence - Biological Evidence - Firearm Evidence - Human Remains - DNA Evidence - Explosive Material Evidence
The Forensic Science 2 badge indicates mastery of the Forensic Science 2 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of drug evidence by describing the effects of drugs, and explaining the processing of evidence for criminal investigation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of forensic toxicology by describing the use of poisonous substances in crimes, explaining techniques to detect evidence of poison, and summarizing the role of toxicologists in criminal investigations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of document examination by describing the process of examining document authenticity, and summarizing techniques to recognize counterfeit materials.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of trace evidence by describing the instruments used in the forensic lab, explaining testing techniques used for trace evidence, and summarizing the significance of the results of trace evidence.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of forensic entomology by describing types of types of insects and arthropods as evidence, explaining testing techniques used for forensic entomology, and explaining the importance of insect analysis by forensic entomologists.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of forensic anthropology by describing types of evidence, summarizing evidence identification techniques in forensic anthropology, and explaining the use of evidence in the criminal justice system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital evidence by describing types of digital evidence, explaining the collection of digital evidence, and explaining methods used to examine digital evidence.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of advancements in forensic science by describing types of forensic technology, summarizing new testing techniques in forensic science, and explaining advances in other disciplines impacting forensic science.
To earn this badge in Forensic Science 2, students must master the following competencies: - Drug Evidence - Forensic Toxicology - Document Examination - Trace Evidence - Forensic Entomology - Forensic Anthropology - Digital Evidence - Advancements in Forensic Science
The Guitar 1 badge indicates mastery of the Guitar 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1 high school credit.
Elements of Music: Getting to Know the Guitar
Students will demonstrate an understanding of guitar terminology and technique by examining music terminology as it relates to guitar, learning to properly hold and tune a guitar, and mastering basic right or left-hand fingering techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of making music on the guitar by mastering chords, synchronizing hands, learning to read guitar tablature, and exploring improvisation techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of chord accompaniment by learning chord progressions and demonstrating proper major and minor chord strumming, plucking and chord changes while playing the guitar.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to read standard music notation by learning the notes on each string, how to play treble notes, to read rests and rhythm patterns, and to play music on the guitar.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Music composition by examining half and whole-step intervals, sharps and flats, and major scales.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to read standard music notation by learning how to play bass notes, read rests and rhythm patterns, and play music on the guitar.
Guitar Ensembles, Chords, Triads, and The Blues
Students will demonstrate an understanding of guitar ensembles by learning various ensemble types and how to analyze, evaluating musical composition, learning key signatures, and practicing primary chords.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of various music styles by learning about the techniques of bluegrass, rock and jazz music and their influences in American society.
To earn this badge in Guitar 1, students must master the following competencies: - Elements of Music: Getting to Know the Guitar - Making Music on the Guitar - Chord Accompaniment - Reading Guitar Music: Treble Strings - Music Theory: Music Composition Basics - Reading Guitar Music: Bass Strings - Guitar Ensembles, Chords, Triads, and The Blues - Guitar in American Music
The Sports & Entertainment Marketing badge indicates mastery of the Sports & Entertainment Marketing concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
The Global Market of Sports and Entertainment
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global market of sports and entertainment by comparing the difference between sports and entertainment, describing the management of sports and entertainment industry events, and explaining the responsibilities of sports and entertainment governing bodies.
Sports and Entertainment Brand Marketing
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Sports and Entertainment Brand Marketing by explaining marketing plan creation, explaining identifying brand value, and describing brand engagement strategies.
Professionalism in the Sports and Entertainment Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of professionalism in the sports and entertainment industry by explaining individual skills required for the workplace, explaining team skills required for the workplace, and summarizing career paths for a sports and entertainment industry career.
Sales in the Sports and Entertainment Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sales in the sports and entertainment industry by comparing sales strategies to sell sports and entertainment tickets, describing pricing strategies to generate profits, and explaining consumer buying habits in completing a sale.
The Distribution of Sports and Entertainment Products
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the distribution of sports and entertainment products by describing responsibilities of the distribution of products, explaining distribution channel challenges for sports and entertainment industry goods, and explaining distribution methods for film and event entertainment.
Market Research in the Sports and Entertainment Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of market research in sports and entertainment marketing by summarizing the market research for a marketing plan, explaining types of marketing data analysis, and explaining risk management in sports and entertainment.
Legality and Ethics in the Sports and Entertainment Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of legality and ethics in the sports and entertainment industry by explaining legal and ethical requirements for business, explaining types of sports and entertainment industry contracts, and explaining laws impacting product marketing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the marketing plan by explaining the role of a marketing plan within a business plan, describing marketing strategies that support that marketing plan, and summarizing the development of a marketing plan.
To earn this badge in Sports & Entertainment Marketing, students must master the following competencies: - The Global Market of Sports and Entertainment - Sports and Entertainment Brand Marketing - Professionalism in the Sports and Entertainment Industry - Sales in the Sports and Entertainment Industry - The Distribution of Sports and Entertainment Products - Market Research in the Sports and Entertainment Industry - Legality and Ethics in the Sports and Entertainment Industry - Marketing Plan
The Sports Officiating badge indicates mastery of the Sports Officiating concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sports culture by explaining sportsmanship, sports venue environments, and sports officiating.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of volleyball by describing the game play of volleyball, and explaining volleyball officiating.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basketball by describing the game play of basketball, and explaining basketball officiating.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of soccer by by describing the game play of basketball, and explaining basketball officiating
Students will demonstrate an understanding of baseball and softball by describing the game play baseball and softball, and explaining baseball and softball officiating.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of football by describing the game play of football, and explaining football officiating.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of tennis by describing the game play of tennis, and explaining tennis officiating.
To earn this badge in Sports Officiating, students must master the following competencies: - Sports Culture - Volleyball - Basketball - Soccer - Baseball and Softball - Football - Tennis
The Culinary Arts 1a badge indicates mastery of the Culinary Arts 1a concepts and skills outlined below and students earn 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of kitchen safety by describing critical safety skills in the kitchen, explaining kitchen hazards, and creating guidelines for safe practices in a kitchen
Students will demonstrate an understanding of knife skills by analyzing the best practices for knife use, describing cutting techniques, and explaining the impact of knife skills on safety.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of food safety by explaining safe storage standards for foods and explaining procedures for sanitation and waste removal.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cuisine and culture by explaining the history of food culture and explaining cooking methods for cuisines.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the garde manger by describing garde manger food storage techniques, describing garde manger food types, and describing the garde manger role in a restaurant
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of food by describing a standardized recipe, explaining the role of weights and measures, and analyzing the costs of recipes.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of culinary professionalism by describing the characteristics of professionalism, describing the hierarchy of roles in the kitchen, and explaining the role of communication in the kitchen.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of teamwork in the kitchen by explaining the role of teamwork in the kitchen, describing effective leadership in the kitchen, and explaining professional practices in the kitchen.
To earn this badge in Culinary Arts 1a, students must master the following competencies: - Kitchen Safety - Knife Skills - Promoting Food Safety - Cuisine and Culture - Garde Manger - The Principles of Food - Culinary Professionalism - Teamwork in the Kitchen Culinary Arts 1a is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Culinary Arts](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5942288dce9d1adde5c99d)
The Culinary Arts 1b badge indicates mastery of the Culinary Arts 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthy kitchens by explaining nutritional health, explaining healthy cooking techniques, and explaining nutritional principles in food preparation and planning.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of commercial kitchen tools by creating a list of essential commercial kitchen tools, explaining the proper use of tools in the kitchen, and explaining mise en place in a kitchen workstation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of liquid building blocks by describing the essential components of soups, explaining the principles of thickening agents, and explaining the characteristics of mother sauces.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of baking by describing baking methods, explaining the principles of food science in baking, and explaining the science and art of baking.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the culinary business by describing food industry trends, explaining culinary business procedures, and describing marketing strategies in the culinary business.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of culinary experiences by differentiating food service approaches, explaining customer relations techniques, and describing food presentation methods.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of culinary careers by explaining culinary career opportunities, explaining the required education for culinary careers, and describing culinary career responsibilities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of networking in the food service industry by explaining teamwork opportunities, describing culinary professional organizations, and explaining the purpose of a personal leadership plan.
To earn this badge in Culinary Arts 1b, students must master the following competencies: - The Healthy Kitchen - Commercial Kitchen Tools - Liquid Building Blocks - Baking - Culinary Business - Culinary Experiences - Culinary Careers - Networking in the Food Service Culinary Arts 1b is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Culinary Arts](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5942288dce9d1adde5c99d)
The FIRST®️ Engineering Experience badge indicates mastery of the FIRST®️ Engineering Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will design and refine their robotics experience for the purpose of learning and mastering the competencies. They will work with their instructor to identify Learning Activities and Deliverables tasks that will help them learn and demonstrate their mastery of the Engineering competencies
Defining an Engineering Problem and Exploring Solutions
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to define an engineering problem and explore solutions by researching and asking questions pertaining to the problem and utilizing a systematic approach to explore possible solutions to a task.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of solution design by creating an outline of a solution to a complex engineering problem that includes a breakdown of required tasks and strengths and potential pitfalls in solution.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the process of and purpose for building a prototype by building a prototype to explore the strengths and weaknesses of a proposed solution.
Refining an Engineering Solution: Test, Reflect, and Revise
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the process used to test and improve a product by completing the process of testing, reflecting and revising a product to better perform desired tasks.
To earn this badge in FIRST®️ Engineering Experience , students must master the following competencies: - Experience Design - Defining an Engineering Problem and Exploring Solutions - Designing an Engineering Solution - Building a Prototype - Refining an Engineering Solution: Test, Reflect, and Revise FIRST Engineering is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Engineering](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5943c68dce9d1adde5ca03)
The FIRST®️ Programming Experience badge indicates mastery of the FIRST®️ Programming Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of designing and refining an experience for the purpose of learning and mastering specific competencies by aligning these competencies to an Experience and identifying tasks that will demonstrate their mastery of these competencies.
Understanding a Programming Challenge and Exploring Solutions
Students will demonstrate the ability to understand a challenge that can be solved with programming and explore possible solutions by analyzing a challenge, researching and asking questions pertaining to a challenge, and exploring a variety of possible solutions.
Designing a Computer Programming Solution
Students will demonstrate an understanding of programming solution design by creating an outline of a solution to a complex problem that includes a breakdown of required tasks and strengths and potential weaknesses in solution.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the process for writing code by writing pseudo code, writing the actual code, and identifying strengths and weakness of the coding solution.
Refining Programming Code: Test, Reflect, and Revise
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the process used to test and improve a programming code by completing the process of testing, debugging, reflecting, and revising the code to better perform desired tasks.
To earn this badge in First®️ Programming Experience, students must master the following competencies: - Experience Design - Understanding a Programming Challenge and Exploring Solutions - Designing a Computer Programming Solution - Writing Programming Code - Refining Programming Code: Test, Reflect, and Revise FIRST Programming is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Engineering](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5943c68dce9d1adde5ca03)
The Digital Photography 1b badge indicates mastery of the Digital Photography 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of photojournalism by describing types of photos taken by photojournalists and creating decisive moment photographs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of photography genres by differentiating types of photographic media, analyzing historical photographs from various cultures and creating photographs that represent different genres.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of photo editing by explaining photographic workflow, summarizing post-processing tools and comparing types of metadata.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of visual elements by evaluating visual elements in a photograph and explaining principles of design in photography.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of critiquing photos by differentiating critique from criticism and analyzing photographs created by others.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the photography community by explaining the purpose of photography communities, explaining methods for working with others and evaluating artistic voice.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital portfolios by examining photographs as a method of communication and describing the process of planning a photography portfolio.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of photography careers by describing photography careers and creating a digital portfolio.
To earn this badge in Digital Photography 1b, students must master the following competencies: - Photojournalism - Photography Genres - Photo Editing - Visual Elements - Critiquing Photos - Photography Community - Digital Portfolio - Photography Careers Digital Photography 1b is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Digital Photography](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582aa18dce9d1adde54552)
The Access badge indicates mastery of the Access concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Introduction to Microsoft Access Databases and Tables
Students will demonstrate an understanding of databases and tables by explaining the function of databases, explaining data entry and the use of tables for record management, and creating a Microsoft Access database.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of database queries by explaining the principles behind queries and using queries to collect various information from a database.
Database Forms, Reports and Data Protection
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the use of database forms and reports and how to protect data by researching and explaining how to create, edit and manipulate forms and reports to retrieve and communicate database information and data protection methods.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business and database use by researching and explaining various business types, business risk assessments and the benefits of database use for various methods of data communication and sharing.
To earn this badge in Access, students must master the following competencies: - Introduction to Microsoft Access Databases and Tables - Database Queries - Database Forms, Reports and Data Protection - Business and Database Use
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a
The Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a badge indicates mastery of the Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business fundamentals and business role in society by investigating the role of business in society, researching business classifications, types and organizational structures, and examining the significance of free enterprise.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the economics of business by differentiating between economic systems, investigating the principles of supply and demand, and examining elements that impact business such as specialization and division of labor.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business ethics by researching ethical practices in business, identifying moral and legal issues, and analyzing the benefits of sustainable practices in business
Students will demonstrate an understanding of global business and the impact of government on business by evaluating the importance of international trade and its impact on the US economy and researching the relationship between government and business.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of data in business by evaluating information literacy skills, researching the impact of data mining, and investigating the importance of security and privacy practices in business
To earn this badge in Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a students must master the following competencies: - Business Fundamentals & Role in Society - Economics of Business - Business Ethics - Global Business and Government Impact - Business Data & Technology Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581d2d8dce9d1adde542e3) - [Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581fd3ec2def2f52837817) - [Sales Professional](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5829b6ec2def2f52837a25)
Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance 1b
The Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance 1b badge indicates mastery of the Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing and market segmentation by explaining the functions of marketing, assessing the customers role, and explaining market identification.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the marketing mix by differentiating between goods and services and explaining the 4P’s of marketing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of financial management by explaining the principles of money, analyzing income, and creating a budget.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business finance by explaining the goals of financial planning, describing accounting principles, examining business budget options, and comparing investment options.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business careers and employment skills by describing professional behaviors, explaining time management criteria, assessing job skills, and evaluating a career path.
To earn this badge in Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance, students must master the following competencies: - Fundamentals of Marketing - Marketing Mix - Financial Management - Business Finance - Business Skills and Careers The Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581d2d8dce9d1adde542e3) - [Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581fd3ec2def2f52837817) - [Sales Professional](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5829b6ec2def2f52837a25)
The Culinary Arts 2 badge indicates mastery of the Culinary Arts 2 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of baking fundamentals by describing equipment used in baking, explaining the importance of measuring, and explaining recipe adjustments.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of baking bread by explaining the ingredients used in baking bread and creating types of bread.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of pies and pastries by comparing preparation techniques for pies and pastries, describing types of pies and pastries, and explaining the taste and texture of cookie dough.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cake preparation by describing techniques to create cake batters, comparing frostings and fillings, and explaining cake decoration techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of dessert preparation by explaining the characteristics of frozen desserts, explaining the role of chocolate in desserts, and creating types of desserts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of trends in baking and pastry arts by explaining trends in baking and pastry arts, explaining career paths in baking and pastry arts, and explaining elements of a successful business in baking and pastry arts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of nutrition in the kitchen by explaining the factors that impact food quality, explaining substitutions for dietary restrictions, and describing the role of nutrients in food choices.
Sustainability Practices in Culinary Arts
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sustainability practices in the culinary arts by describing the importance of the sustainability movement, explaining trends in sustainable dining, and explaining waste management processes that support sustainability.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of catering by describing methods for creating a menu, explaining practices for creating a marketing identity, and explaining catering strategies and challenges.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of working with proteins by identifying cuts and grades of meat, explaining cutting techniques for meat, and explaining preparation of seafood and shellfish.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of global perspectives in cuisine by describing cooking techniques in cuisine, comparing cuisines, and explaining the use of indigenous ingredients.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of safety in culinary arts by describing food safety in the kitchen, explaining knife skills in the kitchen, and describing communication skills in the culinary workplace.
To earn this badge in Culinary Arts 2, students must master the following competencies: - Baking Basics - Baking Bread - Pies and Pastries - Cake Preparation - Dessert Preparation - Trends in Baking and Pastry Arts - 4881 Catering - 4881 Working with Proteins - Global Perspectives in Cuisine - Nutrition in the Kitchen - Safety in Culinary Arts - Sustainability Practices in Culinary Arts Culinary Arts 2 is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Culinary Arts](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5942288dce9d1adde5c99d)
The Guitar 2 badge indicates mastery of the Guitar 2 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of guitar music basics by explaining guitar tablature and fretboard diagrams and reading standard notation while playing the guitar.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of movable music by playing movable chord progressions, movable pentatonic and blues scales and explaining the intervals, enharmonic notes, and natural intervals that they play.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of chords by identifying and playing major and minor chords as accompaniment in songs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of strum patterns by Identifying riffs of famous guitarists and playing chords, strum and fingerstyle riffs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of major and minor scales by reading and playing major and minor scales patterns and composing melodies using a movable scale pattern in multiple keys using a movable scale pattern.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of triad inversions by building and playing 4 note chords and inversions, 7th note inversions, and partial barre and barre chords.
Chords and Inversions to the Twelfth Fret
Students will demonstrate an understanding of chords and inversions by building and strumming chords and inversions up to the twelfth fret and playing a piece of music using chords and inversions up to the twelfth fret.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of instrument families by describing the characteristics of instruments in the string family and explaining their pitch ranges.
To earn this badge in Guitar 2, students must master the following competencies: - Guitar Music Basics - Making Movable Music - Chord Skills - Playing Riffs - Movable Major and MInor Scales - Triad Inversions - Chords and Inversions to the Twelfth Fret - String Instruments
Job Shadows- Healthcare or Health Science
The Job Shadow in Healthcare or Health Science badge indicates completion of competencies in careers related to Healthcare or Health Science. Job Shadows are designed to allow students to observe career fields of interest. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project. The job shadow badge signifies completion of 3 different observations of professionals in the Healthcare or Health Science field.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Healthcare or Health Science careers by completing job shadows and explaining the required education, training, skills and responsibilities for various careers in Healthcare or Health Science.
To receive a job shadow badge students complete 3 job shadows. Each job shadow consists of: - Learning about the career prior to shadowing - Preparing questions to be asked during the shadowing - Observing for a minimum of 3 hours - Reflection on the job shadow learning
The Marketing Foundations 1a badge indicates mastery of the Marketing Foundations concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of marketing by explaining the purpose of marketing, describing marketing strategies, and summarizing the role of marketing in a free enterprise system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the functions of marketing by explaining functions of departments in a business, explaining concepts used in marketing strategies, and summarizing functions of marketing
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business economics by summarizing economic concepts, describing economic systems, and explaining the importance of economic resources to marketing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business regulations by explaining the role of government agencies regulating businesses, summarizing business ownership structures, and describing the management styles of business administrators.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethics in marketing by describing ethics in marketing, explaining ethics in information management, and summarizing ethics in channel management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of finances on marketing by describing the role of finance in marketing, comparing types of consumer credit, and explaining types of business credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of marketing research by explaining the process of marketing research, summarizing the importance of data, and summarizing the limitations in marketing research.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing concepts by explaining marketing strategy, summarizing the marketing plan, and explaining the customer decision-making process
To earn this badge in Marketing Foundations 1a, students must master the following competencies: - Foundations of Marketing - Functions of Marketing - Business Economics - Business Ownership - Ethics in Marketing - Impact of Finances on Marketing - Importance of Marketing Research - Marketing Concepts Marketing Foundations is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Sales Professional](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5829b6ec2def2f52837a25)
The Marketing Foundations 1b badge indicates mastery of the Marketing Foundations concepts and skills outlined below and earning 0.5 high school credit.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the product development process by explaining methods of product development, summarizing branding strategies, and relating the product mix to the product life cycle.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of functions of the distribution channels by describing the shipping and receiving process in the distribution channels, explaining transportation strategies, and comparing inventory tracking systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the value of promotion by summarizing the use of promotional activities, explaining the purposes of marketing promotions, and explaining the categories of marketing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of sales by summarizing the role of merchandising in the sales process, explaining techniques for optimization of sales, and summarizing the steps to selling.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of pricing the product by explaining pricing strategies, summarizing pricing ethics, and describing factors in setting prices..
Safety Standards in Business Technology and Operations
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Safety standards in business technology and business operations by explaining safety risks for marketing information systems, summarizing hazards in the work environment, and explaining the importance of safety for customer and employee satisfaction.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing entrepreneurship by describing the role of the entrepreneur, explaining entrepreneurial skills, and summarizing conflict management in companies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Careers in Marketing by describing careers in marketing and summarizing the required skills for a marketing career.
To earn this badge in Marketing Foundations 1b students must master the following competencies: - Product Development Process - Functions of the Distribution Channels - Value of Promotion - Importance of Sales - Pricing the Product - Safety Standards in Business Technology and Operations - Marketing Entrepreneurship - Careers in Marketing Marketing Foundations is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Sales Professional](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5829b6ec2def2f52837a25)
Career Connections Healthcare or Health Science
The Career Connections Health Science or Health Science badge indicates mastery of the Career Connections Health Science or Healthcare requirements and skills outlined in your introductory Health Science course.
To earn this badge in Career Connections, Students will demonstrate an understanding of various careers by researching careers and participating in and reflecting on sessions hosted by professionals working in these careers.
Career Connections- Arts or A/V Technology
The Career Connections Arts or A/V Technology badge indicates mastery of the Career Connections Arts or A/V Technology requirements and skills outlined in your introductory Arts or A/V course.
The Medical Terminology 1b badge indicates mastery of the Medical Terminology concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of urinary system terminology by summarizing the urinary system, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and explaining urinary system disorders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of reproductive system terminology by describing the reproductive system, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and explaining reproductive system disorders.
Blood, Lymph, and Immune System Terminology
Competency Title: Blood, Lymph, and Immune System Terminology Competency Statement: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the blood, lymph, and immune systems by describing the blood, lympy, and immune systems, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and explaining blood, lymph, and immune system disorders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of special senses terminology by describing the special senses, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and differentiating sight and hearing disorders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digestive system terminology by describing the digestive system, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and explaining digestive disorders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of endocrine system terminology by describing the endocrine system, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and explaining endocrine disorders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medical specialties terminology by describing medical specialty areas, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and explaining speciality disorders.
Medical Terminology in the Healthcare Setting
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology in the healthcare setting by describing body systems, decoding word parts and abbreviations, and explaining multi-system disorders.
To earn this badge in Medical Terminology 1b, students must master the following competencies: - Urinary System Terminology - Reproductive Terminology - Blood, Lymph, and Immune System Terminology - Special Senses Terminology - Digestive System Terminology - Endocrine System Terminology - Medical Specialties Terminology - Medical Terminology in the Healthcare Setting Medical Terminology is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Emergency Medical Responder](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5ce826cb46e0fb0021af4b80) - [Medical Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4c57e646e0fb003319a572) - [Nursing Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4edbbb8dce9d1adde3c2e0) - [Dental Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4eeb63ec2def2f5281db1b) - [Sports Medicine](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4ef0408dce9d1adde3c5ea)
The Nursing Assistant 1a badge indicates mastery of the Nursing Assistant 1a concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nursing assistant career by explaining nursing assistant responsibilities, describing nursing assistant education requirements, and summarizing nursing assistant career paths.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of communication skills by describing effective communication, explaining healthcare terminology, and summarizing observation reporting methods.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal patient care by describing personal daily needs, and explaining assistance provided by nursing assistants.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthcare safety by describing workplace safety, explaining personal safety, and summarizing emergency situations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of organ systems by describing structures of cells and organs, explaining the function of organ systems, and summarizing system disorders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology by describing organ system functions, and explaining disorders of organ systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of geriatric care by describing stages of development, explaining age-related changes, and summarizing elderly care.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthcare ethics by describing legal issues, explaining healthcare ethics, and summarizing risk management.
To earn this badge in Nursing assistant 1a students must master the following competencies: - Nursing Assistant Career - Communication Skills - Personal Patient Care - Healthcare Safety - Organ Systems - Anatomy and Physiology - Geriatric Care - Healthcare Ethics Nursing Assistant is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Nursing Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4edbbb8dce9d1adde3c2e0)
The Nursing Assistant 1b badge indicates mastery of the Nursing Assistant 1b concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthcare operations by differentiating healthcare facilities, explaining healthcare operations and summarizing nursing assistant roles.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of patient rights by describing types of patient rights, explaining the regulation of patient rights and summarizing patient rights in civil law.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of patient safety by describing types of medical errors in patient care and summarizing safety practices for equipment used in patient care.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of infection control by describing types of pathogens, explaining components of infection precautions, and summarizing infection prevention techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of patient care by explaining prioritization of patient care in the patient care environment and summarizing complications of care in the patient care environment.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of complex patient care by describing complex patient care situations, explaining monitoring methods for complex patient care situations, and summarizing specimen collection procedures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of nursing assistant skills by describing proper use of hospital equipment and healthcare duties for nursing assistants
Students will demonstrate an understanding of holistic care by describing the hierarchy of human needs, explaining the holistic approach and summarizing types of care.
To earn this badge in Intro to Nursing assistant 1b students must master the following competencies: - Health Care Operations - Patient Rights - Patient Safety - Infection Control - Patient Care - Complex Patient Care - Nursing Assistant Skills - Holistic Care Nursing Assistant is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Nursing Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4edbbb8dce9d1adde3c2e0)
The Medical Assistant 1a badge indicates mastery of the Medical Assistant concepts and skills
The Medical Assistant 1b badge indicates mastery of the Medical Assistant concepts and skills
The Allied Health Assistant 1a badge indicates mastery of the Allied Health Assistant 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of an allied health assistant by identifying allied health assistant positions, explaining responsibilities and practice guidelines, and describing the importance of communication skills in a healthcare setting.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of safety in allied health care by describing safe spaces and explaining safety equipment and public health entities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of hygiene by evaluating methods for assisting patients with hygiene and by describing the the role of an occupational therapy assistant in movement and hygienic care.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of assisting patients with their daily living activities by assessing nutrition needs and describing elimination and dressing concepts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ambulation by explaining mobility concepts and by describing rehabilitation practices
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a patient’s mental health by defining mental illness, explaining the use of pharmaceuticals, and describing the benefits of assistance animals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a lifetime of care by explaining stage of life care and comparing complementary and alternative medicine.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medical office administration by describing clinical responsibilities and explaining administrative responsibilities.
To earn this badge in Allied Health Assistant 1a students must master the following competencies: - Role of the Allied Health Assistant - Safety in Allied Healthcare - Hygiene - Daily Living Activities - Ambulation - Mental Health - A Lifetime of Care - Medical Office Administration
The Allied Health Assistant 1b badge indicates mastery of the Allied Health Assistant 1b concepts & skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medical laboratory basics by explaining roles, responsibilities, and required lab skills and describing various tests and applications of results.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medical imaging by describing basic radiation concepts, explaining various tests and techniques, and comparing professional options in the field of medical imaging.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cardiovascular health care by comparing careers in the field of cardiology and describing cardiac monitoring procedures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of respiratory care by describing roles and equipment, analyzing respiratory patterns, and explaining airway management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of surgical care by describing the surgical environment, explaining the scope and roles of surgical technologists, and critiquing patient care techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy services by describing the scope of pharmacy services, explaining fundamental pharmacology concepts and skills, and describing intravenous therapy terminology and skills.
Competency Title: Emergency Healthcare Competency Statement: Students will demonstrate an understanding of emergency health care by describing the scope of emergency services, explaining how to recognize and respond to an emergency, and describing common urgent illnesses and injuries and their treatments.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of dental and veterinary services by explaining the scope and skills of dental assistants and describing the roles and skills of veterinary assistants.
To earn this badge in Allied Health Assistant 1b students must master the following competencies: - Medical Laboratory Basics - Medical Imaging - Cardiovascular Care - Respiratory Care - Surgical Care - Pharmacy Services - Emergency Healthcare - Dental and Veterinary Services
The Emergency Medical Responder 1a badge indicates mastery of the Emergency Medical Responder 1a concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the emergency medical responder profession by explaining the responsibilities of emergency medical responders, describing mental health strategies, and summarizing physical health strategies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of primary assessment by explaining primary patient assessment techniques, describing patient positioning options, and explaining transport considerations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of patient secondary assessment by describing secondary assessment techniques, and summarizing the reporting of findings.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of airway management by describing airway assessment, and explaining airway management techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cardiac and respiratory emergencies by describing types of cardiac illnesses, describing types of respiratory illnesses, and explaining methods of intervention.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medical emergencies by describing the causes of conditions, explaining condition assessment, and summarizing condition management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of trauma management by describing injury assessment, explaining treatment of a variety of injuries, and summarizing injury management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of other medical emergencies by describing a variety of emergencies, explaining treatments, and summarizing signs of a life-or-death situation.
To earn this badge in Emergency Medical Responder 1a students must master the following competencies: - Emergency Medical Responder Profession - Primary Assessment - Secondary Assessment - Airway Management - Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies - Medical Emergencies - Trauma Management - Other Medical Emergencies Emergency Medical Responder is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Emergency Medical Responder](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5ce826cb46e0fb0021af4b80)
The Emergency Medical Responder 1b badge indicates mastery of the Emergency Medical Responder 1b concepts and skills outlined in the learning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of pediatric patients by describing types of pediatric illnesses, explaining treatments, and summarizing human stages of development.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of pregnancy by describing stages of pregnancy, explaining pregnancy complications, and summarizing post delivery care.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of special populations by describing types of patients, summarizing patient assessment, and explaining patient care needs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mental health by describing types of mental health illnesses, explaining patient support techniques, and summarizing opioid addiction.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of advanced trauma management by describing traumatic injury assessments, explaining trauma treatments, and summarizing types of complications.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mass casualty incidents by describing mass casualty scene assessment, and explaining management of mass casualty incidents.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of transporting patients by describing methods to transport patients, explaining proper body mechanics for patient transportation, and summarizing responsibilities in patient treatment areas.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of special emergency situations by describing patient treatment in special emergency situations and explaining risk protection methods.
To earn this badge in Emergency Medical Responder 1b students must master the following competencies: - Pediatric Patients - Pregnancy - Special Populations - Mental Health - Advanced Trauma Management - Mass Casualty Incidents - Transporting Patients - Special Emergency Situations Emergency Medical Responder is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Emergency Medical Responder](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5ce826cb46e0fb0021af4b80)
Emergency Medical Responder 2a- Coming Soon!
The Emergency Medical Responder 2a badge indicates mastery of the Emergency Medical Responder 2a concepts and skills.
Emergency Medical Responder 2b- Coming Soon!
The Emergency Medical Responder 2b badge indicates mastery of the Emergency Medical Responder 2b concepts and skills.
The Sports Medicine 1a badge indicates mastery of the Sports Medicine 1a concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the sports medicine profession by describing career paths, explaining legal and ethical obligations, and evaluating strategies for healthy living
Students will demonstrate an understanding of holistic health by summarizing what it means to be fit, explaining barriers to fitness, and explaining how to plan for a healthy lifestyle.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthy nutrition by summarizing the role of nutrition in overall health, explaining nutrients, and evaluating what makes a healthy diet.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the human body by explaining the structures of the body’s skeletal and organ systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of exercise essentials by describing fitness components and skills and explaining exercise design principles.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of communication skills for coaching by explaining behavior modification and strategies for increasing motivation and evaluating effective communication strategies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of human biometrics by describing foundations of biomechanics and explaining the application of biomechanics in the sports medicine field.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of emergency preparedness by summarizing emergency action plan components, describing injury assessment procedures, and explaining emergency first aid procedures.
To earn this badge in Sports Medicine 1a students must master the following competencies: - Sports Medicine Profession - Holistic Health - Healthy Nutrition - The Human Body - Exercise Essentials - Communication Skills for Coaching - Human Biometrics - Emergency Preparedness Sports Medicine is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Sports Medicine](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4ef0408dce9d1adde3c5ea)
The Sports Medicine 1b badge indicates mastery of the Sports Medicine 1b concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of body organization by describing body planes, explaining joint actions, and relating muscle locations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the muscular system by describing the internal workings of muscles, explaining how muscles work together, and evaluating muscle pain.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of injury assessment by summarizing injury prevention strategies, evaluating types of injuries, and explaining injury reporting and treatment methods.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of soft tissue injuries by describing types of soft tissue injuries, explaining the soft tissue healing process, and comparing treatments for soft tissue injuries.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of head, neck, and spine injuries by classifying bones and muscles, describing injuries, and explaining assessment and treatment methods.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of thoracic injuries by classifying bones, muscles, and organs, describing injuries, and explaining assessment and treatment methods.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of upper extremity injuries by describing upper extremity anatomy, explaining injuries, and evaluating assessment and treatment methods.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of lower extremity injuries by summarizing lower extremity anatomy, describing injuries, and explaining assessment and treatment methods.
To earn this badge in Sports Medicine 1b students must master the following competencies: - Body Organization - The Muscular System - Injury Assessment - Soft Tissue Injuries - Head, Neck, and Spine Injuries - Thoracic Injuries - Upper Extremity Injuries - Lower Extremity Injuries
The Sports Medicine 2a badge indicates mastery of the Sports Medicine concepts and skills
The Sports Medicine 2b badge indicates mastery of the Sports Medicine concepts and skills
The Dental Assistant 1a badge indicates mastery of the Dental Assistant 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
The Development of Dentistry & The Dental Team
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the development of dentistry and the dental team by explaining the history of dentistry, identifying key people that contributed to the dental profession, and describing the roles and responsibilities of members of the dental team.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of dental ethics and law by describing the legal and ethical considerations that apply to the dental profession, explaining the State Dental Practice Act, and identifying standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic health and anatomy by describing the human body systems, explaining how to take and record vital signs, and identifying the bones, muscles, and nerves of the face and oral cavity.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic dental anatomy by identifying the location of teeth and their surfaces, explaining oral histology, describing the features and functions of the four types of teeth, and explaining a variety of oral diseases.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of patient care by describing how to effectively communicate with patients and explaining accommodations and considerations for patients with special needs.
To earn this badge in Dental Assistant 1a students must master the following competencies: -The Development of Dentistry & The Dental Team - Dental Ethics & Law - Basic Health and Anatomy - Basic Dental Anatomy - Patient Care
The Dental Assistant 1b badge indicates mastery of the Dental Assistant 1b concepts and skills.
The Medical Lab Assistant 1a badge indicates mastery of the Medical Lab Assistant concepts and skills
The Medical Lab Assistant 1b badge indicates mastery of the Medical Lab Assistant concepts and skills
The EKG Tech 1a badge indicates mastery of the EKG 1a concepts and skills.
The EKG Tech 1b badge indicates mastery of the EKG Tech 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of patient care considerations by describing safety precautions in healthcare, patient assessment for abnormalities, patient transport and preparation for surgery, and explaining the use of electrocardiograms.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sinus rhythms and arrhythmias by explaining types of arrhythmias, waveforms used to identify sinus rhythms, and identifying and reporting normal and abnormal electrocardiogram findings.
Abnormalities, Ischemia, Injury, Infarction and Health Care Teams
Students will demonstrate an understanding of abnormalities, ischemia, injury, and infarction as well as health care teams by explaining electrocardiogram findings that identify abnormalities, cardiopulmonary compromise, injury, ischemia, infarction; and by describing qualities of effective teams in a healthcare environment.
The Effects of Drugs and Other Chemicals
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of drugs and other chemicals by describing common cardiovascular drugs and their uses, identifying normal and abnormal electrocardiogram changes due to drugs, and explaining skills used to identify problems and potential solutions for patients.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cardiovascular tests and treatments by explaining invasive and noninvasive tests, describing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, and identifying surgical cardiovascular treatment options.
To earn this badge in EKG Tech 1b students must master the following competencies: - Patient Care - Sinus Rhythms and Arrhythmias - Abnormalities, Ischemia, Injury, Infarction and Health Care Teams - The Effects of Drugs and Other Chemicals - Cardiovascular Tests and Treatments
The Programming 1a badge indicates mastery of the Programming concepts and skills
The Programming 1b badge indicates mastery of the Programming concepts and skills
The Programming 2a badge indicates mastery of the Programming concepts and skills outlined in the learning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how software and hardware work together by identifying software and hardware components, describing major software applications, explaining operating systems, and explaining the meaning of hardware and software requirements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data analysis by explaining how data structures are used in Python, identifying and using various types of data, validating user-inputted data, and describing how data is represented in binary.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of algorithms by developing python programs to utilize algorithms to solve math problems, convert binary, decimal and hexadecimal number systems, implement standard searching and sorting algorithms, and demonstrate the differences and uses for iteration versus recursion.
Composition, Inheritance, Encapsulation, and Abstraction
Students will demonstrate an understanding of composition, inheritance, encapsulation, and abstraction by explaining classes, how to access object attributes, how to add methods to classes, and how to use parameters to define objects.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the software development life cycle by explaining various design methodologies; analyzing, modifying and evaluating large programs; and describing the various parts of the software development life cycle.
To earn this badge in Programming 2a students must master the following competencies: - Hardware and Software - Data Types and Structures - Algorithms - Composition, Inheritance, Encapsulation, and Abstraction - Software Development Life Cycle Programming is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Computer Programmer/Software Developer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5536578dce9d1adde4a294)
The Programming 2b badge indicates mastery of the Programming concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of web and multimedia development by creating a webpage, describing web development processes, and creating and comparing images and sounds.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of user experience by explaining and evaluating the user interface (UI), testing, and the quality assurance process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in programming by developing and employing effective communication skills, explaining major programming components, using appropriate communication tools for programmers, and creating a personal career plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of security and ethics by describing risks and controls in different programming settings and blockchain technology, and explaining the methods and outcomes of cyberattacks and data breaches, and the principles of cryptography and decryption.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of graphical user interfaces (GUI’s) by explaining the characteristics and capabilities of apps, creating advanced GUI’s and widgets, and describing the legal and ethical components of user interfaces.
To earn this badge in Programming2b students must master the following competencies: - Web and Multimedia Development - User Experience - Careers in Programming - Cybersecurity - Graphical User Interfaces
The Programming 3a badge indicates mastery of the Programming concepts and skills
The Programming 3b badge indicates mastery of the Programming concepts and skills
The Network Security Fundamentals 1a badge indicates mastery of the Network Security Fundamentals concepts and skills outlined in the learning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of information security and cybersecurity by describing information security, security strategy control, data breaches, and agencies that provide cybersecurity policies and disaster planning.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of building a network by describing the differences among networks, explaining network components and topologies, comparing types of firewalls, and improving a network with NetFlow data.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of protocols, services, and data transfer by explaining address spaces, subnet classifications, types of network address translations, common network services, and troubleshooting tools.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cyberattacks, their defenses and prevention by describing types of cyberattacks, hackers, network attacks, detection and prevention systems, and defense tactics.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of malware and security design by describing types of malware, defenses against malware, impacts of malware attacks, and security design principles and controls.
To earn this badge in Network Security Fundamentals 1a students must master the following competencies: - Information Security and Cybersecurity - Building a Network - Protocols, Services, and Data Transfer - Cyberattacks, Defenses, and Prevention - Malware and Security Design Network Security Fundamentals is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Cyber Security Specialist](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5536578dce9d1adde4a294)
The Network Security Fundamentals 1b badge indicates mastery of the Network Security Fundamentals 1b concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computer and digital forensics by explaining digital crime, forensics investigation processes, digital forensic tools, and how to collect digital evidence.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cryptology and cryptography by explaining cryptology and cryptography, digital certificates and signatures, and encryption techniques and algorithms that work together to secure data and communications.
Operating System Administration and Permissions
Students will demonstrate an understanding of operating system administration and permissions by explaining basic principles of operating system administration, system protection and permissions, differences between services and applications, risks and benefits of virtualization, and system protection and permissions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of security and mobile threats by explaining types of application attacks, the role of application security, social engineering attacks, defending attacks, and describing mobile security, mobile app threats and mitigation strategies.
Current Events, Careers and Education in Cybersecurity
Students will demonstrate an understanding of current events, careers and education in cybersecurity by describing current issues and challenges in computer security, trusted information sources, education opportunities, career paths, and planning for a cyber field career.
To earn this badge in Network Security Fundamentals 1b students must master the following competencies: - Computer and Digital Forensics - Cryptology and Cryptography - Operating System Administration and Permissions - Security and Mobile Threats - Current Events, Careers and Education in Cybersecurity Network Security Fundamentals is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Cyber Security Specialist](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5536578dce9d1adde4a294)
The Operational Cybersecurity 1a badge indicates mastery of the Operational Cybersecurity concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of networking concepts by summarizing components of operational security, describing components of wireless network designs, and explaining the use of virtual private networks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of virtual local area networks (VLANs) by describing the security benefits of VLANs and explaining the use of specialized VLANs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cryptology, keys, and certificates by explaining encryption, describing public key infrastructure, and summarizing certificate management
Students will demonstrate an understanding of operational risk assessment by explaining risk analysis models, describing technical analysis techniques, and explaining network and systems analysis tools.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of risk mitigation and management by summarizing change management, explaining risk mitigations, and describing business continuity and disaster relief plans.
Network Attack Assessment and Mitigation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network attack assessment and mitigation by describing network protocol attacks, explaining types of firewalls, and describing client-side attacks.
Social Engineering, Email, and File Attacks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social engineering, email, and file attacks by explaining social engineering attacks, explaining email attacks, and explaining file-based attacks
Malware Attack Assessment and Mitigation
Students will demonstrate an understanding malware attack assessment and mitigation by describing types of malware, explaining strategies for investigating threats, and summarizing secure application development.
To earn this badge in Operational Cybersecurity 1a students must master the following competencies: - Networking Concepts - Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) - Cryptology, Keys, and Certificates - Operational Risk Assessment - Risk Mitigation and Management - Network Attack Assessment and Mitigation - Social Engineering, Email, and File Attacks - Malware Attack Assessment and Mitigation
The Operational Cybersecurity 1b badge indicates mastery of the Operational Cybersecurity concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of corporate access control by summarizing the access control process, explaining access control models, and describing third-party access control considerations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of authentication by summarizing categories of authentication factors, explaining authentication options, and describing authentication protocols.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of testing and troubleshooting by explaining strategies for monitoring incidents, describing options for vulnerability and penetration testing, and summarizing responses to testing results.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of incident response planning by describing incident response planning considerations, analyzing incident response frameworks, and explaining steps for responding to incidents.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of security awareness by describing the components of a security awareness training plan, explaining strategies for ensuring security in the workplace, and summarizing opportunities for developing cybersecurity skills.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity ethics by explaining digital media ethical considerations, explaining ethical considerations in data handling, and describing ethical practices for cybersecurity.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal device security by describing security concerns for the personal device and explaining mobile device management (MDM) best practices.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cloud security by describing cloud services, explaining cloud platform security controls, and explaining cloud application security controls
To earn this badge in Operational Cybersecurity 1b students must master the following competencies: - Corporate Access Control - Authentication - Testing and Troubleshooting - Incident Response Planning - Security Awareness - Cybersecurity Ethics - Personal Device Security - Cloud Security
The Intro to Networking 1a badge indicates mastery of the Intro to Networking 1a concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Computer’s Basic Operation & Hardware Components
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the computer's basic operation and hardware components by describing electrical components and types of memory, identifying the functions of the CPU, communication between ports and devices; and explaining number systems, data management, and the purpose of a motherboard.
Input/Output Devices & Software Programs
Students will demonstrate an understanding of input and output (I/O) devices and software programs by explaining I/O devices, how to troubleshoot I/O devices; various operating systems, and comparing types of application software programs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of networks by explaining the purpose of a network, describing the different networking topologies and the client-server environment, comparing the different types of networks, and explaining the function of a router and a switch.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of wired and wireless networking by describing various wireless access methods, differentiating between broadband and baseband transmission, explaining the purpose of the ethernet, comparing various types of cloud computing, and troubleshooting wireless issues.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of networking careers by identifying student organizations related to IT and networking, comparing and contrasting a variety of networking careers, describing positive work behaviors, and explaining how to develop a career plan.
To earn this badge in Intro to Networking 1a students must master the following competencies: - Computer’s Basic Operation & Hardware Components - Input/Output Devices & Software Programs - Networks - Wired and Wireless Networking - Networking Careers
The Intro to Networking 1b badge indicates mastery of the Intro to Networking 1b concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Internet Protocol Addresses & Networking Services
Students will demonstrate an understanding of internet protocol addresses and networking services by describing the functions of the Domain Name System and IP addresses, comparing and contrasting VPNs and remote access systems, and explaining the operation of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and TCP/IP protocols and ports.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network design and monitoring by identifying common backup strategies, describing tools to monitor network security, explaining the engineering design process, and comparing and contrasting types of network storage technologies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network troubleshooting by identifying hand and command line tools, summarizing the network troubleshooting method, and describing how to troubleshoot wired and wireless transmission issues as well as infrastructure issues.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network security by describing proper data and electronic equipment disposal procedures, comparing and contrasting network security threats and authentication types, explaining data protection techniques, and summarizing forensics procedures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of networking skills by identifying the benefits and problems for telecommunications and data networking, describing positive communication workplace skills, and explaining legal, ethical, and safety responsibilities in the IT field.
To earn this badge in Intro to Networking 1b students must master the following competencies: - Internet Protocol Addresses & Networking Services - Network Design & Monitoring - Network Troubleshooting - Network Security - Networking Skills
The Advanced Networking 1a badge indicates mastery of the Advanced Networking concepts and skills
The Advanced Networking 1b badge indicates mastery of the Advanced Networking 1b concepts and skills.
The Computer Maintenance 1a badge indicates mastery of the Computer Maintenance 1a concepts and skills.
The Computer Maintenance 1b badge indicates mastery of the Computer Maintenance 1b concepts and skills.
The Digital Media Fundamentals 1a badge indicates mastery of the Digital Media Fundamentals 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the digital media revolution by summarizing the historical impact of digital media, explaining the challenges facing digital media, and describing digital media careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of elements of digital images by describing digital image file types, summarizing digital image software options, and explaining digital image design considerations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating digital images by describing photoshoot preparation and explaining image creation considerations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of editing and distributing digital images by describing types of graphics, explaining editing techniques for digital images, and describing digital image distribution considerations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating animations by summarizing the history of creating animation and describing creation tools for different types of animation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital video pre-production by describing the characteristics of digital video and explaining digital video pre-production phase considerations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital video production by explaining elements of digital video production and describing digital video post-production considerations
Students will demonstrate an understanding of multimedia presentations by describing different multimedia presentation software and explaining strategies for creating engaging presentations.
To earn this badge in Digital Media Fundamentals 1a, students must master the following competencies: - Digital Media - Elements of Digital Images - Creating Digital Images - Editing and Distributing Digital Images - Creating Animations - Digital Video Pre-Production - Digital Video Production - Multimedia Presentations Digital Media Fundamentals is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Digital Media/Web Designer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56d4ddec2def2f528323a8)
The Digital Media Fundamentals 1b badge indicates mastery of the Digital Media Fundamentals 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the web by explaining the function of the internet, describing useful elements of the World Wide Web (WWW), and evaluating the use of multimedia on the web.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of web audiences by describing target marketing, explaining writing strategies for an internet audience, and describing web page appeal
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital conduct by explaining the importance of digital rights, describing ethical online practices, and explaining digital security.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating digital audio by explaining the science behind digital sound, analyzing audio software options, and explaining the preparation of an audio file for publication.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital media equipment best practices by explaining best practices during the pre-production phase, explaining best practices during the production phase, and explaining best practices during the post-production phase.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating podcasts by explaining the planning of a podcast and explaining the production of a podcast.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of designing websites by describing the process of planning a website, explaining the principles of website design, and evaluating effective websites.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating microsites by explaining the planning of a microsite project and creating a microsite.
To earn this badge in Digital Media Fundamentals 1b students must master the following competencies: - Understanding the Web - Web Audiences - Digital Conduct - Creating Digital AudioDigital Media Equipment Best Practices - Creating Podcasts - Designing Websites - Creating Microsites Digital Media Fundamentals is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Digital Media/Web Designer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56d4ddec2def2f528323a8)
The Digital Media Web Design 2a badge indicates mastery of the Digital Media Web Design 2a concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital media careers by describing specialized web-related career paths and explaining requirements to becoming a digital media professional.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of web development by describing the process of transferring data over the internet and explaining the fundamentals of web development.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of HTML by describing foundational HTML elements and explaining the structure of webpages with HTML elements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) by explaining the process of adding CSS to HTML and describing considerations for styling text with CSS.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of multimedia by describing the process for adding multimedia elements to a website and explaining considerations when creating an interactive form.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of website design by explaining design principles and describing considerations when planning a website.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the web development process by explaining the web development pre-production process, explaining the web development production process, and explaining the web development post-production process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of work presentations by describing best practices for presenting work and describing considerations when planning presentations.
To earn this badge in Digital Media Web Design 2a students must master the following competencies: students must master the following competencies: - Digital Media Careers - Web Development - HTML - Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) - Multimedia - Website Design - Web Development Process - Work Presentations Digital Media Web Design is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Digital Media/Web Designer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56d4ddec2def2f528323a8)
The Digital Media Web Design 2b badge indicates mastery of the Digital Media Web Design 2b concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of website project management by explaining the website development process and describing project management for web development.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of web development tools by explaining the tools needed throughout the web development process, describing the functions of web development platforms, and analyzing the features of web development tools.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of website standards and accessibility by describing ethical concerns in web development, explaining W3C standards, and describing website accessibility.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of e-commerce by describing trends in e-commerce, explaining e-commerce marketing, and describing the components of e-commerce sites
Students will demonstrate an understanding of e-commerce website design by explaining web design principles and describing strategies for managing user experience.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of e-commerce website creation by explaining design decisions, describing website enhancements, and explaining interactive elements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of launching an e-commerce site by explaining website security best practices, explaining the quality assurance process, and describing website maintenance procedures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing websites by explaining audience awareness strategies, describing marketing best practices, and explaining presentation strategies.
To earn this badge in Intro to Digital Media Web Design 2b students must master the following competencies: - Website Project Management - Web Development Tools - Website Standards and Accessibility - E-Commerce - E-Commerce Website Design - E-Commerce Website Creation - Launching an E-Commerce Site - Marketing Websites Digital Media Web Design is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Digital Media/Web Designer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56d4ddec2def2f528323a8)
The Foundations of Game Design 1b badge indicates mastery of the Foundations of Game Design 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of gaming artwork by identifying different roles within the video game art team, understanding the various types and the functions of each visual art software category, and explaining the principles of animation in order to create a seamless texture in a game prototype.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of 3D modeling from 2D design by using modeling skills, UV mapping skills, and procedural tools.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating a game level by listing different game level metrics and explaining how they impact level design, designing a game environment using principles of design and level metrics to support gameplay, sculpting and applying texture to a terrain and creating a location event that serves as a trigger zone in a game.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of game mechanics by explaining the use of an event-driven language in object-oriented programming, understanding the various operators and their uses in programming, creating a movement mechanic for a 3D game and applying physical forces to rigid body objects.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of game rules and goal design by understanding how to create context-appropriate game rules, connecting game rules to game progression and cognitive flow, using goal design to create nested victories, building a GameManager class, and creating collisions in your game between player and enemies or objects.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sound design by understanding GUI design, creating menus in Unity using Canvas, and mechanics of sound effects for your game, and enhancing your gameplay using sound.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of testing and quality assurance processes by examining the iterative nature of software development testing, systems evaluation of simulations, and playtesting of animation and special effects.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the future of gaming by describing the components required for Augmented Reality, creating a game that uses Augmented Reality, identifying accessibility challenges within game features, and explaining the reason behind game reviewer bias toward certain types of games.
To earn this badge in Esports and The History of Video Games students must master the following competencies: - Gaming Artwork - 3D Modeling from 2D Design - Creating a Game Level - Game Mechanics - Game Rules and Goal Design - Sound Design - Testing and Quality Assurance Processes - The Future of Gaming Foundations of Game Design is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Game & Animation Designer/Programmer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e56ddfb8dce9d1adde4fc69)
The Game Design 2a badge indicates mastery of the Game Design concepts and skills
The Game Design 2b badge indicates mastery of the Game Design concepts and skills
The Robotics 1a badge indicates mastery of the Robotics 1a concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the robotics industry by explaining the basics of robotics; describing careers, educational requirements, and skills in robotics and engineering; and explaining safety standards and procedures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of machines and modeling by explaining simple machines, tools and modeling techniques, the process of sketches to prototypes, and mechanical systems and energy.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of robotic motion, mechanics and physics by describing the elements and applications of robotic mechanisms, dynamics, linear and angular kinematics, and inertia and momentum.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of engineering design and robotics systems by describing and applying the engineering design process, explaining the process of creating prototypes, and explaining the importance of teamwork and critical thinking skills in engineering and robotics.
To earn this badge in Robotics 1a students must master the following competencies: - The Robotics Industry - Machines and Modeling - Robotic Motion, Mechanics and Physics - Engineering Design and Robotics Systems Robotics 1a is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Robotics](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e58108aec2def2f5283758b)
The Robotics 1b badge indicates mastery of the Robotics concepts and skills
The Robotics 2a badge indicates mastery of the Robotics concepts and skills
The Robotics 2b badge indicates mastery of the Robotics concepts and skills
The Web Development 1a badge indicates mastery of the Web Development concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of web development by describing the history of the web, explaining the client-server model, explaining the purpose of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and creating an outline of the steps required to design a basic web page.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of HTML basics by describing the evolution of HTML, creating HTML lists, tables, and forms, and analyzing HTML links.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of CSS basics by describing the CSS box model, explaining CSS rules, and explaining the pros and cons of HTML/CSS frameworks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of JavaScript basics by explaining JavaScript interactions and applying basic JavaScript concepts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of web development platforms by describing web server structures and functions, assessing various servers, and describing emerging trends.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of user-centered web development by describing the information architecture process, explaining web project management principles, and explaining search engine optimization principles.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of web files organization by describing file structures, creating folders and paths, and comparing transfer tools and methods..
Students will demonstrate an understanding of web project workflow by describing the software development lifecycle and creating a testing plan.
To earn this badge in Web Development 1a, students must master the following competencies: - Web Development: An Overview - HTML Basics - CSS Basics - JavaScript Basics - Web Development Platforms - User-Centered Web Development - Web Files Organization - Web Project Workflow
The Web Development 1b badge indicates mastery of the Web Development concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of web design by describing the use of design principles centered around layout, color and typography, explaining the incorporation of text, images and multimedia, and creating their own web design which applies these principles and applications.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of web maintenance and performance by designing a plan that addresses best practices for server data safety, explaining the components of website analysis and quality control, and describing the use of XML markup language to enhance data transfer, compatibility and encoding.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of web security and regulations by implementing security protocols to protect the server and code, explaining the appropriate use of web resources, and analyzing the ways in which web resources are created.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mobile web design by identifying the needs associated with the mobile community, explaining the qualities of responsive design associated with the bootstrap framework, and creating a template utilizing the bootstrap frameworks grid system and CSS3 media queries.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of educational and career opportunities within the field of web development by explaining the role of the career and technical student organization (CTSO), the importance of student-oriented technical organizations, and the job search process as it relates to web development.
To earn this badge in Web Development 1b students must master the following competencies: - Basic Principles of Web Design - Web Maintenance and Performance - Web Security and Regulations - Mobile Web Design - Educational and Career Opportunities
The Web Development 2a badge indicates mastery of the Web Development concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of working in software development by explaining agile methodologies, website development, and professional skills.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of website layout and scripting by describing user interfaces, common website layouts, layout planning, scripting, and event handlers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of javascript basics by describing types of application programming interfaces, common objects, and explaining how to manipulate links and images.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of javascript forms and libraries by describing types of webforms, common libraries, and data visualization.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of browser function considerations by describing types of browsers, features and tools used to improve browser compatibility, and constructs that impact browser function.
To earn this badge in Web Development 2a students must master the following competencies: - Working in Software Development - Website Layouts and Scripting - Javascript Basics - Javascript Forms and Libraries - Browser Function Considerations
The Web Development 2b badge indicates mastery of the Web Development concepts and skills
The Office of Administration 1a badge indicates mastery of the Office of Administration concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Administrative Professional Roles and Ethics
Students will demonstrate an understanding of administrative professional roles and ethics by describing different administrative professional roles, identifying ethical behaviors in the office, and explaining how to build relationships with colleagues and management.
Administrative Communication Skills and Tasks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of administrative communication skills and tasks by explaining how to effectively communicate in the workplace and describing a variety of administrative tasks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of writing in business by describing different ways to research and gather information, identifying ways to ensure proper grammar and mechanics, and explaining how to prepare written business correspondence.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of technology and software in the office by identifying the basic functions of and uses for computers and digital devices, differentiating between pieces of office equipment, and explaining how a variety of different software applications are used in the office.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of applying for and getting a job by describing a cover letter, creating a resume, and explaining job interview skills.
To earn this badge in Office Administration 1a students must master the following competencies: - Administrative Professional Roles and Ethics - Administrative Communication Skills and Tasks - Writing in Business - Technology and Software in the Office - Applying for and Getting the Job
The Office of Administration 1b badge indicates mastery of the Office of Administration concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of managing a workplace by explaining ways to manage and balance job responsibilities, describing strategies for time and stress management, explaining how to manage and organize supplies and equipment, comparing different office design layouts, and explaining aspects of working remotely.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of managing information and finances by describing different filing systems and how to store files, explaining basic financial and banking procedures, and describing budgeting, purchasing, and auditing principles.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of managing travel and conferences by explaining how to plan and organize travel arrangements, describing how to schedule and manage conference logistics, and comparing attending meetings in person to webinars.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of presentations by comparing different types of presentations, explaining the responsibilities of creating a presentation, and describing desktop publishing software applications used to create visual communication.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of managing people and business policies by describing how to create a healthy and safe work environment, explaining the human resources role in the workplace, and describing evaluation methods used in the workplace.
Becoming a Successful Administrative Professional
Students will demonstrate an understanding of becoming a successful administrative professional by explaining critical thinking skills, describing different career advancement techniques, and explaining how to resign from a job.
To earn this badge in Office Administration 1b students must master the following competencies: - Managing Your Workplace - Managing Information and Finances - Managing Travel and Conferences Creating Presentations - Managing People and Business Policies - Becoming a Successful Administrative Professional
The Business Law 1a badge indicates mastery of the Business Law 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business ethics by explaining the role of ethics in business, comparing case studies in consumer ethics, and explaining the role of ethics in the legal and political arenas.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business safeguards by summarizing intellectual property laws and describing remedies for violations of intellectual property rights
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the technology used in business by explaining the components of a technology plan, how businesses use technology to enhance operations, and issues related to a business’s online presence and government oversight.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of employee relations by describing hiring considerations and summarizing laws of ethical hiring.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace culture by describing characteristics of a positive workplace culture and explaining criteria for acceptable workplace behavior
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business technology by describing technology essential for business and explaining principles of successful e-commerce.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of property protection by explaining the principles that determine property ownership and explaining the role of insurance as a risk-management practice.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of taxes by explaining taxes applied based on business structure, explaining taxes applied based on commercial activity, and explaining payroll taxes.
To earn this badge in Business Law 1a students must master the following competencies: - Business Ethics - Business Safeguards - Starting a New Business - Employees - Workplace Culture - Business Technology - Property Management - Taxes Business Law is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581d2d8dce9d1adde542e3) - [Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581fd3ec2def2f52837817)
The Business Law 1b badge indicates mastery of the Business Law 1b concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business law by explaining laws governing behavior in the business world, describing methods of dispute resolution, and summarizing the components of a business law firm.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of regulations protecting employees by describing current circumstances for employees in the workplace and explaining legal policies that protect employees’ rights.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of regulations protecting society by explaining regulations that protect society and regulations that protect the environment.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business contracts by distinguishing between types of contracts, explaining types of contract violations, and summarizing types of remedies for contract violations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of regulations protecting consumers by describing criteria that define legal agreements, differentiating types of consumer harm, and analyzing legal marketing strategies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of crime in the business world by distinguishing between different types of business crime and explaining the components of a tort action.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of global business by describing cultural differences important in global business and comparing advantages and disadvantages of global business.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business discontinuation by explaining options for dissolving a business and explaining the consequences of bankruptcy.
To earn this badge in Business Law 1b students must master the following competencies: - Business Law - Regulations Protecting Employees - Regulations Protecting Society - Business Contracts - Regulations Protecting Consumers - Crime in the Business World - Global Business - Business Discontinuation Business Law is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581d2d8dce9d1adde542e3) - [Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581fd3ec2def2f52837817)
The Legal Administration 1a badge indicates mastery of the Legal Administration concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the formation of the legal system and the way in which it is structured by explaining the history of the legal system, the American court system, and law enforcement agencies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the types of law and legal reporting by describing the types of law practices and practice areas, summarizing the legal writing process, and explaining the legal reporting process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical and overarching principles of law and the process followed while working with legal documents by differentiating between morals and ethics, analyzing the principles of law, and explaining formatting for templates and citations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of legal office workflow, organization, and communication by explaining basic communication skills and practices, time management strategies, and facilities management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the employment opportunities within the legal administrative profession by describing the career options and explaining the components of securing employment.
To earn this badge in Legal Administration 1a students must master the following competencies: - Legal System Formation and Structure - Types of Law and Legal Reporting - Professionalism in Writing and Action - Office Operations and Communication - Career Opportunities
The Legal Administration 1b badge indicates mastery of the {Legal Administration concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Legal Office Administrator Responsibilities
Students will demonstrate an understanding of legal office administrator responsibilities by describing procedures for billing and accounting, explaining the process for hiring staff and common employment laws, describing the importance of docket control, and explaining how to appropriately manage mail and phones in a law firm.
Special Documents and Client Relationships
Students will demonstrate an understanding of special documents and client relationships by explaining the elements of contracts; describing a variety of medical, probate, business, marriage, and divorce documents; and explaining how to meet a client’s specific needs and manage a client relationship.
Finances and Technology in the Legal Office
Students will demonstrate an understanding of finances and technology in the legal office by describing the various types of legal fees, explaining the difference between billable and non-billable time, identifying equipment and basic software uses in a law office, describing a court’s electronic filing system, and explaining procedures for network security in the office.
Legal Rules & Becoming a Certified Paralegal
Students will demonstrate an understanding of legal rules and becoming a certified paralegal by listing permissible language for a legal advertisement, explaining the “real party in interest” rule, describing items that must be disclosed to opposing counsel before trial, differentiating between the requirements of becoming a certificated or certified paralegal, and explaining how to successfully complete a certification exam.
To earn this badge in Legal Admin Specialist 1b students must master the following competencies: - Legal Office Administrator Responsibilities - Special Documents and Client Relationships - Finances and Technology in the Legal Office - Legal Rules & Becoming a Certified Paralegal
The Touch System Data Entry badge indicates mastery of the Touch System Data Entry concepts and skills
The Digital Design 1a badge indicates mastery of the Digital Design 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of graphic design by summarizing the history of graphic design, describing the effects of technology on graphic design, and explaining how graphic design affects culture.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in graphic design by categorizing graphic design careers, describing required skills and education, and explaining the importance of graphic design organizations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the skills needed for working in the field of graphic design by describing required computer skills, summarizing essential communication skills, and explaining how to work with digital images.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of graphic design tools by differentiating raster-based and vector-based software and explaining UI/UX software.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of graphic design fundamentals by explaining elements and principles of design and creating a graphic design portfolio.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective print design by describing layout design and explaining elements of document design as well as printing processes
Students will demonstrate an understanding of typography by explaining typographic terminology, differentiating typeface families, and evaluating typographic design.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of using color in graphic design by describing characteristics of color and explaining color theory and digital formats.
To earn this badge in Digital Design 1a students must master the following competencies: - Graphic Design - Careers in Graphic Design - Skills for Working in Graphic Design - Graphic Design Tools - Graphic Design Fundamentals - Effective Print Design - Typography - Using Color in Graphic Design
The Digital Design 1b badge indicates mastery of the Digital Design 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective communication by describing active listening skills, explaining effective conversation skills, and evaluating critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the design process by explaining the pre-production, production, and post-production phases of a design project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of using images in design by describing image file types, explaining how to use images ethically, and summarizing techniques for incorporating found images in a design project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to create images by creating raster and vector images and explaining animation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective people skills by describing public relations and explaining team-building and leadership skills.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of using equipment effectively by explaining ergonomics as well as graphic design equipment use and care.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating a safe environment by describing cybersecurity and digital ethics and explaining workplace safety practices as well as emergency procedures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing digital designs by explaining marketing strategies, creating a digital design portfolio, and critiquing marketing presentations.
To earn this badge in Digital Design 1b students must master the following competencies: - Effective Communication - The Design Process - Using Images in Design - Creating Images - Effective People Skills - Using Equipment Effectively - Creating a Safe Environment - Marketing Digital Designs
The Business Communications 1a badge indicates mastery of the Business Communications 1a concepts and skills outlined in the learning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of communicating professionally by describing professionalism, active listening and body language, identifying barriers to effective communication and listening, and explaining ethical considerations in workplace communication.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of speaking professionally and collaborating by explaining the importance of adapting speech to an audience as well as techniques to enhance speaking, identifying different team roles and ground rules to follow, and describing different communication channels for team collaboration, and the steps for problem solving as a team.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital communication by comparing and contrasting different media used in digital exchanges, explaining the use and best practices of social media for business messaging and brand awareness, and describing ethical considerations of digital communication.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of planning and creating presentations by explaining the importance of audience, purpose, and topic in a business presentation, describing best practices for creating and delivering different kinds of online presentations, as well as how to develop a three-part structure for a presentation, defining storyboarding, and applying basic principles of visual design and enhancements to a presentation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of delivering a presentation by explaining how to prepare and deliver a presentation, describing techniques to engage an audience, and providing tips for presenting to an interview audience.
To earn this badge in Business Communications 1a students must master the following competencies: - Communicating Professionally - Speaking Professionally & Collaborating - Digital Communication - Planning and Creating Presentations - Delivering a Presentation
The Business Communications 1b badge indicates mastery of the Business Communications 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business writing and research by describing the different types of business audiences, explaining forms of writing while conveying a professional image, and explaining research strategies and crediting sources.
Structuring, Writing, and Adapting Business Documents
Students will demonstrate an understanding of structuring, writing, and adapting business documents by describing business writing structure, crafting a strong logical argument, explaining the purpose of prewriting and revising, and describing writing templates and document formatting used in business.
Professional Grammar, Punctuation, and Mechanics
Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional grammar, punctuation, and mechanics by describing the parts of speech, editing writing to avoid grammatical issues, explaining different sentence structures, and using proper mechanics in writing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of resumes and cover letters by explaining how to create a professional resume as well as write a persuasive cover letter, and describing how to prepare an electronic portfolio.
To earn this badge in Business Communications 1b students must master the following competencies: - Business Writing and Research - Structuring, Writing, and Adapting Business Documents - Professional Grammar, Punctuation, and Mechanics - Resumes and Cover Letters
Medical Office Administration 1a - Coming Soon!
The Medical Office Administration 1a badge indicates mastery of the Medical Office Administration concepts and skills
Medical Office Administration 1b - Coming Soon!
The Medical Office Administration 1b badge indicates mastery of the Medical Office Administration concepts and skills
The Entrepreneurship 2 badge indicates mastery of the Entrepreneurship 2 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating value for their customers by using the spine of Nigel’s Law to strengthen their core idea which will include creating value plans, target customer analysis, and understanding your customer’s problems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of developing an idea by conducting a competitive analysis that positions themselves ahead of their competition and assessing their financial feasibility in the marketplace.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to test an idea and prove its value by selecting and creating an appropriate type of Minimum Viable Product and using it to test their assumptions in order to prove value.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to present their idea to customers or investors by developing a Website and a Pitch Deck.
To earn this badge in Entrepreneurship 2, students must master the following competencies: - Creating Value for Your Customers - Developing An Idea - Testing An Idea - Presenting Your Idea to the World Entrepreneurship 1b is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581d2d8dce9d1adde542e3)
The Business Ownership 1a badge indicates mastery of the Business Ownership 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit
Students will demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship careers by describing traits of an entrepreneur, explaining career pathways for entrepreneurship, and describing contributions of past entrepreneurs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of designing a business by describing the development of feasible business ideas, explaining business analysis tools, summarizing the components of a business model, and explaining the impact of a business location.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business formation by describing the steps to form a business, comparing business formats, and explaining entrance and exit strategies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of government and business by explaining the impact of laws on businesses, describing legal responsibilities for a business, and explaining the types of intellectual property.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business management by explaining the functions of business management, describing management styles, and explaining reasons for business failure.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of human resources in a business by describing the role of human resources in a business, explaining the hiring process, and describing the types of organizational structures of a business.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of technology in business by describing factors of an effective business website, explaining types of technology for business, and explaining the impact of technology on business functions.
Students will show an understanding of growth in a business by describing business growth plans, explaining strategies for domestic business growth, and summarizing strategies for international business growth.
To earn this badge in Business Ownership 1a students must master the following competencies: - Entrepreneurship Careers - Designing a Business - Business Formation - Government and Business - Business Management - Human Resources in a Business - Technology in Business - Growth in a Business
The Business Ownership 1b badge indicates mastery of the Business Ownership 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing to the customer by explaining the role of a marketing plan within a business pitch, describing the identification of target market, and comparing market position relative to competitors.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business products by explaining types of business products, describing elements of a brand, and explaining product management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of product pricing and distribution of the business product by analyzing pricing strategies, explaining distribution of the product, and summarizing the management of the profit margin.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of promoting the business product by explaining advertising strategies for the product, explaining public relations practices for the business, and describing sales promotions for the product.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of selling and customer service by describing selling methods to the customer, explaining the importance of customer relationship management, and comparing ways to create customer loyalty.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of financial projections in business by describing the financial costs to a start-up business, explaining the break-even point for a business and describing financial projections for a business.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of financial risk in business by comparing management of financial risk in a business, describing financial statements, and describing financial performance indicators.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a business model and business plan by describing the importance of the business model canvas, and describing the importance of a business plan.
To earn this badge in Business Ownership 1b students must master the following competencies: - Marketing to the Customer - Business Products - Product Pricing and Distribution - Promoting the Business Product - Selling and Customer Service - Financial Projections in Business - Financial Risk in Business - Business Model and Business Plan
The Global Business 1a badge indicates mastery of the Global Business concepts and skills
The Global Business 1b badge indicates mastery of the Global Business concepts and skills
The Virtual Business 1a badge indicates mastery of the Virtual Business concepts and skills
The Virtual Business 1b badge indicates mastery of the Virtual Business concepts and skills
The Management 1a badge indicates mastery of the Management concepts and skills outlined in the learning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of management by describing characteristics of managers, comparing management theories, and explaining current workplace trends
Students will demonstrate an understanding of leadership by analyzing leadership styles, describing leadership skills, and explaining leadership challenges.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective teamwork by explaining characteristics of effective team development, comparing types of team conflict, and analyzing conflict resolution techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurial management by describing entrepreneurial activities, explaining the influence of political systems on entrepreneurship, and explaining the components of a business plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global marketplace by describing mechanisms that connect the global economic network, describing sustainability practices, and explaining laws that impact global business
Students will demonstrate an understanding of financial management by describing types of economic indicators, explaining financial controls, and explaining the role of financial documents.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of information management by describing the role of information systems, explaining the purpose of business intelligence, and analyzing trends in information management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business operations by describing the strategic planning process and explaining the features of an organizational structure.
To earn this badge in Management 1a students must master the following competencies: - Management - Leadership - Effective Teamwork - Entrepreneurial Management - The Global Marketplace - Financial Management - Information Management - Business Operations Management 1a is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581fd3ec2def2f52837817)
The Management 1b badge indicates mastery of the Management concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethics in management by explaining personal ethics and business ethics, explaining the function of a code of conduct, and describing ethical challenges in the global marketplace
Students will demonstrate an understanding of management planning by explaining the principles of project management and describing the project initiation steps.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of communication management by explaining communication barriers, describing principles of effective communication, and summarizing conflict resolution principles.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing management by describing factors that influence marketing decisions and explaining the importance of product, place, pricing, and promotion.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of production management by describing components of the production process, explaining inventory control concepts, and explaining production management strategies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of human resources management by explaining pre-employment HR responsibilities, explaining workplace HR activities, and explaining compensation design.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business law by summarizing types of business law and explaining characteristics of enforceable contracts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in management by explaining strategies for finding employment in management and describing professional development options.
To earn this badge in Management 1b students must master the following competencies: - Ethics in Management - Planning - Communication Management - Marketing - Production Management - Human Resources Management - Business Law - Career Exploration
The Managemnet 2a badge indicates mastery of the Management concepts and skills
The Management 2b badge indicates mastery of the Management concepts and skills
Business Information Management 2a - Coming Soon!
The Business Information Management 2a badge indicates mastery of the Business Information Management 2b concepts and skills.
Business Information Management 2b - Coming Soon!
The Business Information Management 2b badge indicates mastery of the Business Information Management 2b concepts and skills.
Human Resource Management - Coming Soon!
The Human Resource Management badge indicates mastery of the Human Resource Management concepts and skills
The Marketing 2a badge indicates mastery of the Marketing concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of product planning and merchandising by analyzing the impact merchandising has on a product’s success as they prepare branding materials, pricing, floor plans (planograms) while considering legal requirements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the business environment by comparing entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, describing the phases of the business cycle, and explaining the ethics of business marketing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global business environment by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of international trade, describing factors affecting global trade, and explaining the impact of global trade on business decision-making.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of global market research by explaining the phases of marketing research, describing marketing research methods, and explaining the importance of marketing research.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of global marketing fundamentals by comparing marketing and merchandising, explaining marketing principles, and creating a marketing plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing regulation by explaining marketing information management standards, describing unfair business practices, and summarizing government regulation of consumer protections.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of global buying and distribution by summarizing the benefits of strategic business partnerships, describing steps in a buying plan, and explaining global supply chain management and distribution.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of international marketing trends by describing marketing trends, summarizing the benefits of artificial intelligence, and differentiating between international marketing and global marketing.
To earn this badge in Marketing 2a, students must master the following competencies: - The Business Environment - Global Business Environment - Global Market Research - Product Planning and Merchandising - Global Marketing Fundamentals - Marketing Regulation - Global Buying and Distribution - International Marketing Trends
The Marketing 2b badge indicates mastery of the Marketing concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sales foundations by analyzing traits of successful salespeople, explaining sales techniques, and explaining the impact of selling on customer relationships.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sales numbers by explaining sales measurement, explaining methods of sales forecasting, and evaluating procedures for maintaining sales data.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sales teams by describing the purpose of sales organizational structures, explaining models of sales team performance and explaining sales territory design processes.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the recruitment of salespeople by describing the hiring process, summarizing the connection between sales and salespeople, and explaining equal opportunity employment.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sales management by describing the sales training process and comparing management styles.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sales compensation by describing sales motivation strategies, comparing sales compensation plans and summarizing types of sales quotas.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sales performance by describing techniques involved in building a sales team, explaining metrics used to measure performance and describing sales skills.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the future of marketing and sales by explaining the marketing ecosystem, comparing emerging technologies and describing market research innovations.
To earn this badge in Marketing 2b, students must master the following competencies: - Sales Foundations - Sales Numbers - Sales Teams - Recruitment of Salespeople - Sales Management - Sales Compensation - Sales Performance - The Future of Marketing and Sales
Professional Sales & Promotion 1a - Coming Soon!
The Professional Sales & Promotion 1a badge indicates mastery of the Professional Sales & Promotion concepts and skills
Professional Sales & Promotion 1b - Coming Soon!
The Professional Sales & Promotion 1b badge indicates mastery of the Professional Sales & Promotion concepts and skills
The Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1a badge indicates mastery of the Sports & Entertainment Marketing concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Sports and Entertainment Industry Marketing
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sports and entertainment industry marketing by explaining the structure of the sports and entertainment industry, differentiating between traditional marketing and sports and entertainment marketing, and summarizing the importance of a target market.
Sports and Entertainment Products and Services
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sports and entertainment products and services by explaining the sports and entertainment product and service package, explaining the sports and entertainment life cycle, and describing the importance of product branding on service
Sports and Entertainment Business Communication
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sports and entertainment business communication by explaining the purpose for sports and entertainment promotion, describing the purpose of sports and entertainment public relations, and summarizing the value of media relationships.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of promotion by describing the elements of the promotional mix plan, summarizing promotional strategies, and explaining
Sports and Entertainment Marketing in a Free Enterprise System
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sports and entertainment marketing in a free enterprise system by explaining the role of supply and demand in a free enterprise system, describing challenges for retailers in competing markets, and explaining the retail sales techniques in the sports and entertainment sectors.
Sports and Entertainment Marketing Careers
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the sports and entertainment marketing careers by describing the job titles within the sports and entertainment industry, summarizing the career paths for sports and entertainment marketing, and explaining resources for job leads within the sports and entertainment marketing industry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sports and entertainment marketing entrepreneurship by explaining characteristics of an entrepreneur, describing types of business structures for an entrepreneur and explaining the components of a business plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business functions by explaining the functions of a business, explaining the supporting roles contributing to business functions and explaining the business financial statements.
To earn this badge in Sports & Entertainment Marketing1a students must master the following competencies: - Sports and Entertainment Industry Marketing - Sports and Entertainment Products and Services - Sports and Entertainment Business Communication - Principles of Promotion - Sports and Entertainment Marketing in a Free Enterprise System - Sports and Entertainment Marketing Careers - Entrepreneurship - Business Functions
The Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1b badge indicates mastery of the Sports & Entertainment Marketing concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit
To earn this badge in Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1b students must master the following competencies: - The Global Market of Sports and Entertainment - Sports and Entertainment Brand Marketing - Professionalism in the Sports and Entertainment Industry - Sales in the Sports and Entertainment Industry - The Distribution of Sports and Entertainment Products - Market Research in the Sports and Entertainment Industry - Legality and Ethics in the Sports and Entertainment Industry - Marketing Plan
The e-Marketing 1a badge indicates mastery of the e-Marketing 1a concepts and skills.
The e-Marketing 1b badge indicates mastery of the e-Marketing 1b concepts and skills.
The Social Media Business Marketing badge indicates mastery of the Social Media Business Marketing concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of foundations of social media marketing by describing the uses of social media, comparing social media to other types of media, and describing types of social media services.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media in business by describing social media engagement, describing social media marketing roles, and analyzing company culture.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of brand communication by describing the benefits of knowing the target audience, explaining practices to boost brand recognition, and creating a social media profile.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media marketing strategy by explaining social media strategy cycle, describing the importance of a target audience, and describing the steps to defining a target audience.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media marketing campaigns by describing types of social media marketing content, explaining gamification in social media, and describing social media campaign tactics.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media marketing platforms by explaining social media marketing success metrics , describing types of social media platforms, and relating social media platforms to specific content.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media marketing presentations by describing preparation for a social media presentation, describing types of social media presentations, and describing the parts of a social media presentation
Social Media Marketing Crisis Management
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media marketing crisis management by describing the importance of a social media risk strategy, describing the steps of a social media risk assessment, and describing the components of a social media crisis plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media marketing advertising by explaining the relationship between budgets and advertisements, describing the influences of A/B testing on advertisements, and creating a social media advertisement.
Social Media Marketing Advertising Practices
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media marketing advertising platforms by describing the process to select a platform for an advertisement, describing the importance of selecting the correct platform for an advertisement, and describing the best practices for social media advertisements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media marketing metrics by describing types of metrics used in social media marketing, describing the process of sorting social media marketing data, and explaining the utilization of social media marketing data.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media marketing reporting by explaining the purpose of social media reports, describing types of social media reports, and describing social media optimization.
To earn this badge in Social Media Business Marketing students must master the following competencies: - Foundations of Social Media Marketing - Social Media in Business - Brand Communication - Social Media Marketing Strategy - Social Media Marketing Campaigns - Social Media Marketing Platforms - Social Media Marketing Presentations - Social Media Marketing Crisis Management - Social Media Marketing Advertising - Social Media Marketing Advertising Practices - Social Media Marketing Metrics - Social Media Marketing Reports
The Marketing Management 1a badge indicates mastery of the Marketing Management concepts and skills
The Marketing Management 1b badge indicates mastery of the Marketing Management concepts and skills
Micro-Internship - Healthcare or Health Science
The Micro-Internship in Healthcare or Health Science badge indicates completion of competencies in careers related to healthcare or health science. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students must complete one of the following in healthcare or health science - A VLACS developed micro-internship - An experience where the student spent time at a business or organization to develop skills and learn concepts to meet specified learning outcomes - An internship or program sponsored by a business or organization where the student spent time on-site to develop skills and learn concepts related to a career - The second and third options must be approved by VLACS to earn a badge.
Micro-Internship - Information Technology
The Micro-Internship in Information Technology badge indicates completion of competencies in careers related to information technology. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students must complete one of the following in information technology - A VLACS developed micro-internship - An experience where the student spent time at a business or organization to develop skills and learn concepts to meet specified learning outcomes - An internship or program sponsored by a business or organization where the student spent time on-site to develop skills and learn concepts related to a career - The second and third options must be approved by VLACS to earn a badge.
The Applied Engineering 1b badge indicates mastery of the Applied Engineering 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Problem Solving, Collaboration and Communication
Students will demonstrate an understanding of problem solving, collaboration and communication by describing problem solving processes, explaining communication skills and conflict resolution techniques, and identifying and summarizing the roles on an engineering team.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in STEM by describing the role of STEM in society and industry and identifying and summarizing emerging technology in STEM careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of technology and the environment by explaining how technology affects the environment and describing how various engineering disciplines have helped to lessen our impact on the environment.
New Technology and Current Issues in Engineering
Students will demonstrate an understanding of new technology and current issues in engineering by summarizing and explaining technological trends and progress, artificial intelligence, issues of legality, and technological and societal issues.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of robotics by explaining robotic systems in our society, researching and summarizing various careers and technical student organization, and connecting robotics to future careers goals.
To earn this badge in Applied Engineering 1b students must master the following competencies: - Problem Solving, Collaboration and Communication - Careers in STEM - Technology and the Environment - New Technology and Current Issues in Engineering - Robotics Applied Engineering is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Robotics](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e58108aec2def2f5283758b) - [Engineering](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5943c68dce9d1adde5ca03)
Job Shadows- Manufacturing, Engineering or Technology
The Job Shadow in Manufacturing, Engineering or Technology badge indicates completion of competencies in careers related to Manufacturing, Engineering or Technology. Job shadows are designed to allow students to observe career fields of interest. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project. The job shadow badge signifies completion of 3 different observations of professionals in the Manufacturing, Engineering or Technology field.
Manufacturing, Engineering or Technology Job Shadows
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Manufacturing, Engineering or Technology careers by completing job shadows and explaining the required education, training, skills and responsibilities for various careers in Manufacturing, Engineering or Technology.
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student certifying the acquisition of the various skills and knowledge necessary to be certified and work as a nurse assistant.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Nursing Assistant , a student must earn the following badges. - [Health Science Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8cNm9d14S7iy1ABHe2jkaw) - [Health Science Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/vEmsXQDZSe-i5E6aDVgqhQ) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3KiB32vtSP-wLSDx__2oAw) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/tPhq_vHpRCOFxpTPy9p-Jg) - [Medical Terminology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qq5HJbohTvKmoci52Ukk2A) - [Medical Terminology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UXuXyKDXSKudaTGs4bi8Xw) - [Nursing Assistant 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/C7qXQpxRRTSjEht1RJWgIA) - [Nursing Assistant 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/mRxnDKLHToqLdEeZwOmLhw) - [Pharmacology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/VXHu7mn8SiGhf9Ul_LD6Ww) - [Pharmacology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UUIu13W0QvObpWptn4mM4A) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) ## **New Hampshire Colleges and Universities Offering Nursing Majors** Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [River Valley Community College, Licensed Nursing Assistant](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/lna-licensed-nursing-assistant-2/) - [LNA Health Careers, Licensed Nursing Assistant](https://www.lnahealthcareers.com/Home/LNA_Program) - [Clinical Career Training LLC, Licensed Nursing Assistant](http://clinicalcareertraining.com/CandidateGuide.html) - [White Mountain Community College, Licensed Nursing Assistant](https://www.wmcc.edu/program/nursing/) - [Colby Sawyer College, Nursing](http://colby-sawyer.edu/nursing) - [Saint Anslem College, Nursing](https://www.anselm.edu/majors-minors/nursing) - [University of New Hampshire, Nursing](https://chhs.unh.edu/nursing/program/bs/nursing-major) - [Manchester Community College](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/nursing) - [NHTI, Nursing](https://www.nhti.edu/program/nursing/) - [River Valley Community College, Nursing](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/nursing/) - [Great Bay Community College, Nursing](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/nursing/) - [Nashua Community College, Nursing](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/health-sciences-and-services/220-nursing) - [Rivier University, Nursing](https://www.rivier.edu/academics/department/nursing-health-professions/) - [Plymouth State University, Nursing](https://campus.plymouth.edu/nursing/) - [Keene State College, Nursing](https://www.keene.edu/academics/programs/nursing/) - [St. Joseph School of Nursing, Nursing](http://www.sjson.edu/st-joseph-school-of-nursing/st-joseph-school-of-nursing-home) - [Lakes Region Community College, Nursing](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/licensed-practical-nurse-certificate/)
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student certifying the acquisition of the various skills and knowledge needed to be certified and work as a medical assistant.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Medical Assistant , a student must earn the following badges. - [Health Science Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8cNm9d14S7iy1ABHe2jkaw) - [Health Science Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/vEmsXQDZSe-i5E6aDVgqhQ) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3KiB32vtSP-wLSDx__2oAw) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/tPhq_vHpRCOFxpTPy9p-Jg) - [Medical Terminology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qq5HJbohTvKmoci52Ukk2A) - [Medical Terminology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UXuXyKDXSKudaTGs4bi8Xw) - [Medical Assistant 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/POUgR9smQDy4GDDHvdDnlw) - [Medical Assistant 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3u0CvjlDRQ27QrQ19D9gjA) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) ## **New Hampshire Colleges and Universities Offering Medical Assistant Majors** Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Medical Assistant](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/medical-assistant#cert2) - [River Valley Community college, Medical Assistant](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/medical-assistant/) - [White Mountains Community College, Medical Assistant](https://www.wmcc.edu/program/medical-assistant-2/)
Allied Health Assistant Pathway Completion
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with foundation, career concentrator and work-based learning badges.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Allied Health Assistant, a student must earn the following badges. - [Health Science Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8cNm9d14S7iy1ABHe2jkaw) - [Health Science Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/vEmsXQDZSe-i5E6aDVgqhQ) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3KiB32vtSP-wLSDx__2oAw) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/tPhq_vHpRCOFxpTPy9p-Jg) - [Medical Terminology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qq5HJbohTvKmoci52Ukk2A) - [Medical Terminology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UXuXyKDXSKudaTGs4bi8Xw) - [Allied Health Assistant 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/FqZmIoRASzGJvV9txYJEbA) - [Allied Health Assistant 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Rj2KZZQKThe6LIMyDMYvmQ) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) ## **New Hampshire Colleges and Universities Offering Nursing Majors** Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Plymouth State University, Allied Health Sciences](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/undergraduate-academic-programs/allied-health-sciences/) - [University of New Hampshire, Health Sciences Major B.S](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/health-human-services/programs-study/health-sciences/health-sciences-major-bs/) - [Southern New Hampshire University, Health Science Degree (online)](https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/bs-in-health-science) - [Manchester Community College, Medical Assistant](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/medical-assistant)
Emergency Medical Responder Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Emergency Medical Responder, a student must earn the following badges. - [Health Science Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8cNm9d14S7iy1ABHe2jkaw) - [Health Science Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/vEmsXQDZSe-i5E6aDVgqhQ) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3KiB32vtSP-wLSDx__2oAw) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/tPhq_vHpRCOFxpTPy9p-Jg) - [Medical Terminology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qq5HJbohTvKmoci52Ukk2A) - [Medical Terminology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UXuXyKDXSKudaTGs4bi8Xw) - [Pharmacology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/VXHu7mn8SiGhf9Ul_LD6Ww) - [Pharmacology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UUIu13W0QvObpWptn4mM4A) - [Emergency Medical Responder 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/k0_sQlaATYi13O7iSAv58w) - [Emergency Medical Responder 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8VD4gyprRY-ifaPLqQsYFg) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to these related programs. - [New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS, Emergency Medical Responder](https://nhfa-ems.com/course/emr/) - [New Hampshire Technical Institute, Paramedic Emergency Medicine](https://www.nhti.edu/program/paramedic-emergency-medicine/) - [New England EMS Institute, EMT & Paramedic Programs](https://neemsinstitute.com/) - [Dartmouth College, EMT Courses](https://sites.dartmouth.edu/dems/community-training/emt-courses/) - [UNH, Emergency Medical Responder](https://courses.unh.edu/timeroom?tcc=&Title=emergency+medical+responder&Campus=&Subject=&Delivery=&Instructor=&Level=&Credits=&Time=&CRN=) - [Great Brook Academy, Emergency Medical Responder](https://greatbrookacademy.com/public-safety/emergency-medical-responder/) - [Academy of First Response, Emergency Medical Responder](https://www.nhems.com/ems-training/) - [Granite State Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Responder](https://www.gsems.org/upcoming)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Sports Medicine, a student must earn the following badges. - [Health Science Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8cNm9d14S7iy1ABHe2jkaw) - [Health Science Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/vEmsXQDZSe-i5E6aDVgqhQ) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3KiB32vtSP-wLSDx__2oAw) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/tPhq_vHpRCOFxpTPy9p-Jg) - [Medical Terminology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qq5HJbohTvKmoci52Ukk2A) - [Medical Terminology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UXuXyKDXSKudaTGs4bi8Xw) - [Pharmacology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/VXHu7mn8SiGhf9Ul_LD6Ww) - [Pharmacology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UUIu13W0QvObpWptn4mM4A) - [Sports Medicine 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qjy-RcLHQS-ryq9CfYuADQ) - [Sports Medicine 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/N5KXaCg2SteRMbkPKXEbHw) - [Sports Medicine 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/_GrDACnyQSCyj5LBWrb4wQ) - [Sports Medicine 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-lpsMFgYSZqDzvIpJA8yYQ) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [University of New Hampshire, Athletic Training Major](https://chhs.unh.edu/kinesiology/program/bs/athletic-training-major) - [Keene State College, Athletic Training](https://www.keene.edu/catalog/programs/detail/exercise-science-bs/) - [Plymouth State University, BS in Pre-Athletic Training](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/undergraduate-academic-programs/athletic-training/)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Dental Assistant, a student must earn the following badges. - [Health Science Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8cNm9d14S7iy1ABHe2jkaw) - [Health Science Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/vEmsXQDZSe-i5E6aDVgqhQ) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3KiB32vtSP-wLSDx__2oAw) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/tPhq_vHpRCOFxpTPy9p-Jg) - [Medical Terminology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qq5HJbohTvKmoci52Ukk2A) - [Medical Terminology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UXuXyKDXSKudaTGs4bi8Xw) - [Pharmacology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/VXHu7mn8SiGhf9Ul_LD6Ww) - [Pharmacology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UUIu13W0QvObpWptn4mM4A) - [Dental Assistant 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/5xViA8-3QAKVw_W_kv5akg) - [Dental Assistant 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/4dzZQU6eShS6j8q1PO-Ajg) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [NHTI, Dental Assisting](https://www.nhti.edu/program/dental-assisting-professional-certificate/) - [UNH, Dental Assistant](https://training.unh.edu/DentalAssistant) - [Manchester Community College, Dental Assistant](https://www.manchestercc.edu/offices/academic-affairs/divisions/science-technology-engineering-mathematics/health-careers/dental-assistant/)
Medical Lab Assistant Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Medical Lab Assistant, a student must earn the following badges. - [Health Science Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8cNm9d14S7iy1ABHe2jkaw) - [Health Science Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/vEmsXQDZSe-i5E6aDVgqhQ) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3KiB32vtSP-wLSDx__2oAw) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/tPhq_vHpRCOFxpTPy9p-Jg) - [Medical Terminology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qq5HJbohTvKmoci52Ukk2A) - [Medical Terminology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UXuXyKDXSKudaTGs4bi8Xw) - [Pathophysiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/q1dfTVmqQr-4UEjHRK6KIg) - [Pathophysiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/9TKjE5-zTPOH_X2E-JGbvg) - [Medical Lab Assistant 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/E78xSByERJqSXYAFT1xtQw) - [Medical Lab Assistant 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-ULepY13QFuyekshfTZiBg) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in EKG/OKG Tech, a student must earn the following badges. - [Health Science Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8cNm9d14S7iy1ABHe2jkaw) - [Health Science Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/vEmsXQDZSe-i5E6aDVgqhQ) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3KiB32vtSP-wLSDx__2oAw) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/tPhq_vHpRCOFxpTPy9p-Jg) - [Medical Terminology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qq5HJbohTvKmoci52Ukk2A) - [Medical Terminology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UXuXyKDXSKudaTGs4bi8Xw) - [Pathophysiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/q1dfTVmqQr-4UEjHRK6KIg) - [Pathophysiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/9TKjE5-zTPOH_X2E-JGbvg) - [EKG Tech 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/MnyFcyh3RdOU1eb99XKxOw) - [EKG Tech 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Hq_4SELeSsOAAnS0ED5HWg) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg)
Computer Programmer/Software Developer Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Principals of Information Technology , a student must earn the following badges. - [Principles of IT 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/T2ylGdnpSHW6axwterkSDg) - [Principles of IT 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/R4KVeV5bSCeCKozxRMjugQ) - [Programming 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/CoBfYAbvRUWbWeWEaDS7nQ) - [Programming 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3OCbe0DhSX6nay_i1i0Vag) - [Programming 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gJxKTOrwTVyZYefcFMIcOQ) - [Programming 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd4d46e0fb0033b77246/overview) - [Programming 3a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd4d46e0fb0033b77248/overview) - [Programming 3b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/N0ZPD_r6TuqBpTbmWJqnbw) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [NHTI, Computer Technology Programming](https://www.nhti.edu/program/computer-technology-programming-advanced/) - [Great Bay Community College, Software Development](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/software-development/) - [Keene State College, Computer Science](https://www.keene.edu/academics/programs/cs/) - [UNH, Computer Science](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/engineering-physical-sciences/programs-study/computer-science/#programstext) - [SNHU, Computer Science](https://www.snhu.edu/campus-majors/undergraduate/bs-computer-science) - [Plymouth State University, Computer Science](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/undergraduate-academic-programs/computer-science/) - [St. Anselm College, Computer Science](https://www.anselm.edu/academics/departments/computer-science-department)
Cyber Security Specialist Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Cyber Security Specialist , a student must earn the following badges. - [Principles of IT 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/T2ylGdnpSHW6axwterkSDg) - [Principles of IT 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/R4KVeV5bSCeCKozxRMjugQ) - [Network Security Fundamentals 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-5U3adPmRCOhIfUtTUdmdg) - [Network Security Fundamentals1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/MTh72hRdR5mAlcDz4pBb3g) - [Operational Cybersecurity 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/XK-0ndGNT22y0H4MlnAF-Q) - [Operational Cybersecurity 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/9PpZEB91TWaQPG-m-loDXQ) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Cybersecurity Investigations](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/cybersecurity-investigations) - [River Valley Community College, Cyber Security and Healthcare IT](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/cybersecurity/) - [Great Bay Community College, Cyber Security Infrastructure](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/cyber-security-infrastructure/) - [Nashua Community College, Cybersecurity Networking](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing/169-cybersecurity-networking-certificate)
Microsoft Office Specialist Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Microsoft Office Specialist, a student must earn the following badges. - [Principles of IT 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/T2ylGdnpSHW6axwterkSDg) - [Principles of IT 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/R4KVeV5bSCeCKozxRMjugQ) - [Excel](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8YGQE1RgRdmvoGlA5ZrItg) - [Word](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GaOf7w4xQiK5Dm0Nf01WKw) - [PowerPoint](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/WBK0VlX8SMGYH2nfTvaOIA) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [NHTI Concord, Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist](https://www.nhti.edu/workforce-training/career-training-programs/certified-administrative-professional-with-microsoft-office-specialist-2019/) - [Nashua Community College, Microsoft Certification and Training](https://www.nashuacc.edu/workforce-development/microsoft-certification-and-training) - [UNH, Microsoft Office Specialist](https://training.unh.edu/course/microsoft-office-specialist-2013)
Network Systems Specialist Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Network Systems Specialist, a student must earn the following badges. - [Principles of IT 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/T2ylGdnpSHW6axwterkSDg) - [Principles of IT 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/R4KVeV5bSCeCKozxRMjugQ) - [Intro to Networking 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/hmjnD2g5TEy_WodHRhA_bw) - [Intro to Networking 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/rV9Jz5EdSSe_x-LOirxSKQ) - [Advanced networking 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/xGy9odIZQY-FYDTEsJqrTg) - [Advanced networking 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/81NvSj9TRZ2Vxxs-4WcWqw) - [Computer Maintenance 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/FsqH_r1OQ8e4Yk8WnrNT8g) - [Computer Maintenance 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/kmnrIXVDRvyPL5hT5OR8Jg) - [Career Connections- IT](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Z8hC18DYQ4yoxbwKIMLzmg) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Network Administrator](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/network-administrator-certificate/) - [Nashua Community College, Computer Networking](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing/291-computer-networking-certificate) - [River Valley Community College, Networking](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/networking/) - [NHTI, Information Technology-Networking](https://www.nhti.edu/program/information-technology-networking/)
Digital Media/Web Designer Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Digital Media/Web Designer, a student must earn the following badges. - [Principles of IT 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/T2ylGdnpSHW6axwterkSDg) - [Principles of IT 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/R4KVeV5bSCeCKozxRMjugQ) - [Digital Media Fundamentals 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/OZOlXAM3QjyVEzzxk5WB5A) - [Digital Media Fundamentals 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/sGHZkn4HS1KM0LXybdnR_g) - [Digital Media Website Design 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/pvOV4_udTCGzu3SDEFnJJQ) - [Digital Media Website Design 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ENG4ftaeSU2IHXm7248TLw) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Website Developer](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/website-developer-certificate/) - [Franklin Pierce University, Digital Media Design](https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/ugrad/programs_of_study/div_visperform/digital_media/index.htm) - [Great Bay Community College, Digital Media Communications](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/digital-media-communications/)
Game & Animation Designer / Programmer Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Game & Animation Designer/Programmer, a student must earn the following badges. - [Principles of IT 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/T2ylGdnpSHW6axwterkSDg) - [Principles of IT 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/R4KVeV5bSCeCKozxRMjugQ) - [Foundations of Game Design 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Q2lqXAQVS-a_rTL9YTkdCg) - [Foundations of Game Design 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/XJVpWcJ6QvuU1xv9Z0DxXQ) - [Game Design 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/FeHW-ZNKRlS7jCBGTKoQJw) - [Game Design 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/jEM-49PfQNe_45STe7fp4A) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Gaming and Animation Developer](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/gaming-and-animation-developer-certificate/) - [NHTI, Animation and Graphic Game Programming](https://www.nhti.edu/program/animation-and-graphic-game-programming-2/) - [SNHU, Game Design & Development](https://www.snhu.edu/program-finder)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Robotics, a student must earn the following badges. - [Applied Engineering 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8gsoF4QaRe-QHH9kfpsvwA) - [Applied Engineering 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/y54H1MaHTo-gBLCThbxKdA) - [Robotics 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/EBrqk6G1SYWWs7gQkaP6yw) - [Robotics 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/S3ERhtSGRoCbeX7wcrjdVQ) - [Robotics 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/tBz8wpx6TeCIbyrnrUBzhQ) - [Robotics 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/U_XqbS30TWGzrzzw7Czjow) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Advanced Manufacturing Technology/Robotics](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/advanced-manufacturing-technology#cert3) - [NHTI, Robotics & Automation Engineering Technology](https://www.nhti.edu/program/robotics-and-automation-engineering-technology/) -[Nashua Community College, Mechanical Design Technology](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing/mechanical-design-technology?highlight=WyJyb2JvdGljcyJd)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Network Systems Specialist, a student must earn the following badges. - [Principles of IT 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/T2ylGdnpSHW6axwterkSDg) - [Principles of IT 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/R4KVeV5bSCeCKozxRMjugQ) - [Web Development 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/KR3138lrR0mbsTvoR_QEpQ) - [Web Development 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/QEK87w5QRUWNS2TRhPX_Cg) - [Web Development 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3qY5-VbcQ7OWg_2waaUofA) - [Web Development 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/_Vhipa2GTlmJBzkoMo8MJw) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg)
Legal Administrative Specialist Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Legal Administrative Specialist, a student must earn the following badges. - [Business Information Management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/xZwBGIs6QqCg73loDCbDdw) - [Business Information Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GJkjCO81Tfqrt8SH42Ry6Q) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/h3wJ66JbSkyucwrmSMZ2Vw) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zOcj9JwTTTaZMZL02cY96w) - [Office Administration 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/VeeeR955SSSQtxaLhCYxCw) - [Office Administration 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Az8EFfgSQyOz7hgXUVAayA) - [Business Law 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/1yEZX81LRu-QfP59cwGL1Q) -[Business Law 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/aT-ONuNJRtaUlQAwjfEkeg) - [Legal Administration 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/wkEnq4sjTBe9zAxkI-Rfsw) - [Legal Administration 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/oTv0JlOBSuCl7sUOTgcL3Q) - [Business Information Management 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/i0Qe5O8vTXeLKSw4qImkGw) - [Business Information Management 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/P-atjZUuTe64wYQ1aGRpbA) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg)
Administration Specialist Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Administration Specialist, a student must earn the following badges. - [Business Information Management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/xZwBGIs6QqCg73loDCbDdw) - [Business Information Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GJkjCO81Tfqrt8SH42Ry6Q) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/h3wJ66JbSkyucwrmSMZ2Vw) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zOcj9JwTTTaZMZL02cY96w) - [Office Administration 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/VeeeR955SSSQtxaLhCYxCw) - [Office Administration 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Az8EFfgSQyOz7hgXUVAayA) - [Digital Design 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/OH_Obi8NTW-jg6hBHyfzzg) - [Digital Design 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qUXt3BSaR4GVhRjVKzZQGg) - [Business Communications 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/LORdDeOTQrWjlLKVnjJPcw) - [Business Communications 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/C77tOPkCQoad8Hr7jEpE4A) - [Business Information Management 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/i0Qe5O8vTXeLKSw4qImkGw) - [Business Information Management 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/P-atjZUuTe64wYQ1aGRpbA) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg)
Medical Office Administrative Specialist Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Medical Office Administrative Specialist, a student must earn the following badges. - [Business Information Management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/xZwBGIs6QqCg73loDCbDdw) - [Business Information Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GJkjCO81Tfqrt8SH42Ry6Q) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/h3wJ66JbSkyucwrmSMZ2Vw) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zOcj9JwTTTaZMZL02cY96w) - [Office Administration 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/VeeeR955SSSQtxaLhCYxCw) - [Office Administration 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Az8EFfgSQyOz7hgXUVAayA) - [Medical Office Administration 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/6O5P_DLITWylr3AaivZniw) - [Medical Office Administration 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GyPHz0MbQSCGhFC4KrcY2Q) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Pathway Completion, a student must earn the following badges. - [Business Information Management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/xZwBGIs6QqCg73loDCbDdw) - [Business Information Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GJkjCO81Tfqrt8SH42Ry6Q) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/h3wJ66JbSkyucwrmSMZ2Vw) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zOcj9JwTTTaZMZL02cY96w) - [Entrepreneurship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M5XjkmJmTnmiCO-uY-IP6A) - [Entrepreneurship 2](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/VH0xwMPnRDiRWPipgPBWvw) - [Business Law 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/1yEZX81LRu-QfP59cwGL1Q) -[Business Law 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/aT-ONuNJRtaUlQAwjfEkeg) - [Business Ownership 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ypbioYfaRFmUS0hvbRe2Lg) - [Business Ownership 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-xST1x8vR5GTtzXdfrNp9w) - [Global Business 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/K0mmVP8-QoGH5PLeE4xIrA) - [Global Business 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/eJ6l3tgeSzi9F9uJ15apPg) - [Virtual Business 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/KaKVYIeBRBCRws_L-Bd1Yw) - [Virtual Business 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/kD0xNOmaQE69SHZpVbnO6A) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Nashua Community College, Small Business Entrepreneurship](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/business/217-small-business-entrepreneurship) - [River Valley Community College, Entrepreneurship & Innovation](https://www.rivervalley.edu/communityandworkforce/entrepreneurship-innovation/) - [UNH, Business Administration Major: Entrepreneurial Studies](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/business-economics/programs-study/business-administration/business-administration-major-entrepreneurial-studies-option-bs/) - [Colby Sawyer College, Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Minor](https://colby-sawyer.edu/business-administration/entrepreneurship-minor)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Management, a student must earn the following badges. - [Business Information Management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/xZwBGIs6QqCg73loDCbDdw) - [Business Information Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GJkjCO81Tfqrt8SH42Ry6Q) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/h3wJ66JbSkyucwrmSMZ2Vw) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zOcj9JwTTTaZMZL02cY96w) - [Management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/pgMIckZtSZeIcrVmTO7EUA) - [Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GtV-6a8RRram2bbFHJiAdA) - [Business Law 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/1yEZX81LRu-QfP59cwGL1Q) -[Business Law 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/aT-ONuNJRtaUlQAwjfEkeg) - [Management 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ohjRfm2fQ2ywt_h8N0qyag) - [Management 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ydSq-NEyTj6SBM8ElWY-Fw) - [Business Information Management 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/i0Qe5O8vTXeLKSw4qImkGw) - [Business Information Management 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/P-atjZUuTe64wYQ1aGRpbA) - [Global Business 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/K0mmVP8-QoGH5PLeE4xIrA) - [Global Business 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/eJ6l3tgeSzi9F9uJ15apPg) - [Human Resource Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/IzNUiZTnQteDoLJFh7rFcA) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Management](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/management) - [River Valley Community College, Business Management](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/business-management/) - [Franklin Pierce University, Management-Leadership Education](https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/ugrad/programs_of_study/div_busadmin/management/) - [UNH, Business Administration Major: Management Option](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/business-economics/programs-study/business-administration/business-administration-major-management-option-bs/) - [SNHU, Online Business Degree](https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/bs-in-business-administration) - [Great Bay Community College, Leadership & Management](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/leadership-management/)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Marketing, a student must earn the following badges. - [Business Information Management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/xZwBGIs6QqCg73loDCbDdw) - [Business Information Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GJkjCO81Tfqrt8SH42Ry6Q) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/h3wJ66JbSkyucwrmSMZ2Vw) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zOcj9JwTTTaZMZL02cY96w) - [Marketing Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gViuY7LYTWm3LyiVkOEFhQ) - [Marketing Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Rhi-OTUBTmWccBfXiL0Hvw) - [Marketing 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/yKfwrVEnT5e5W3LhKqXfXg) -[Marketing 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gK4lQzBjQGaayIGn5lNyCg) - [Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3xiN6LIMSA21ISnGYEOdHQ) - [Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/C5YMLtelSR-PPjlup4ywhA) - [e-Marketing 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gyADvNgNTFW7Tuby9gjGRQ) - [e-Marketing 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qdglzhF4REuLQnm7PzfooQ) - [Social Media Marketing](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Te3yzXj0RCSJYMNboDEomA) -[Marketing management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8G1sMiZ7SqiymuZJXlf-7g) - [Marketing Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-mv32CesQky4zJEdf49ABA) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Sales Professional, a student must earn the following badges. - [Business Information Management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/xZwBGIs6QqCg73loDCbDdw) - [Business Information Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GJkjCO81Tfqrt8SH42Ry6Q) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/h3wJ66JbSkyucwrmSMZ2Vw) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zOcj9JwTTTaZMZL02cY96w) - [Marketing Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gViuY7LYTWm3LyiVkOEFhQ) - [Marketing Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Rhi-OTUBTmWccBfXiL0Hvw) - [Professional Sales & Promotion 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/g89JiIA4SwOb7IDNo--JmA) - [Professional Sales & Promotion 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ThtGLG5VT36_6pMNRE03cw) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Great Bay Community College, Sales and Digital Marketing](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/sales-digital-marketing/) - [Manchester Community College, Marketing](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/marketing) - [Nashua Community College, Marketing](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/business/204-marketing-certificate) - [SNHU, Marketing Degree Online](https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/bs-in-marketing) - [Granite State College, Marketing](https://www.granite.edu/degree-programs/bachelors-degrees/marketing/) - [Keene State College, Business Management: Marketing Specialization](https://www.keene.edu/catalog/programs/detail/management-bs/#P106)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Digital Photography , a student must earn the following badges. - [Digital Photography 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Lrg4UxSDT2G6F1RVfUTb3Q) - [Digital Photography 2](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/4XyI1ZVFS_ujEjvwYpfGUQ) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [SNHU, Associate Degree in Photography Online](https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/associate/aa-in-digital-photography) - [Nashua Community College/Ed2go, Online Photography Courses](https://www.ed2go.com/nhctcnashua/SearchResults.aspx?SearchTerms=photography)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Adobe Tools , a student must earn the following badges. - [Adobe Photoshop](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/aN0CKM_HRwyYuIc82expIg) - [Adobe Illustrator](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/9McyvRpVQwK7rIsBbN-TkQ) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [UNH, Digital Design](https://training.unh.edu/digitaldesigncertificate) - [Great Bay Community College, Digital Media Technology](https://www.greatbay.edu/academic-area/digital-media-technology/)
Hotel & Restaurant Management Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Hotel & Restaurant Management, a student must earn the following badges. - [Hospitality and Tourism](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/jOmcaECEQM6o_ZdFP38Q6g) - [Restaurant Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-GCO7iw5RHGZ-DftqgsecQ) - [Hospitality and Tourism 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/dM-TgPNnRpeQD6p9mhzh_A) - [Hospitality and Tourism 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Vg1s7nY8RC2NWx7nyObbcg) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [University of New Hampshire, Hospitality Management](https://paulcollege.unh.edu/hospitality-management) - [Plymouth State University, Hospitality & Tourism Management](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/graduate-academic-programs/certificates/hospitality-tourism-management/) - [Lakes Region Community College, Hotel & Restaurant Operations](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/hotel-and-restaurant-operations/) - [NH Technical Institute, Hospitality and Tourism Management](https://www.nhti.edu/program/hospitality-and-tourism-management/) - [Great Bay Community College, Hotel, Restaurant & Event Management](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/hotel-restaurant-and-event-management/)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Culinary Arts , a student must earn the following badges. - [Hospitality and Tourism](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/jOmcaECEQM6o_ZdFP38Q6g) - [Culinary Arts 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ld3CA5leSBaGDZEAaJD_RQ) - [Culinary Arts 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/KyeM5lcrQq-vdfUmWORPYQ) - [Culinary Arts 2](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/wR_9fUeQTeq-2xacMoJUxQ) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) ## **New Hampshire Colleges and Universities Offering Culinary Arts Majors** Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Culinary Arts](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/culinary-arts/) - [White Mountains Community College, Culinary Arts](https://www.wmcc.edu/program/culinary-arts/) - [Nashua Community College, Culinary Arts](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/hospitality-culinary/182-culinary-arts)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Engineering , a student must earn the following badges. - [Applied Engineering 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8gsoF4QaRe-QHH9kfpsvwA) - [Applied Engineering 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/y54H1MaHTo-gBLCThbxKdA) - [FIRST Engineering](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/cR49BTRXREig14FcSjsgjw) - [FIRST Programming](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College](https://engineering.dartmouth.edu/) - [University of New Hampshire, College of Engineering & Physical Science](https://ceps.unh.edu/) - [Southern New Hampshire University, Engineering](https://www.snhu.edu/stem/engineering) - [NH Technical Institute, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering](https://www.nhti.edu/programs/) - [Great Bay Community College, Bioengineering & Engineering science](https://www.greatbay.edu/programs/) - [Nashua Community College, Engineering Technologies](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Coaching Preparation, a student must earn the following badges. - [Exercise Science](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zbbBM7W7TyGVmKGZp1EszQ) - [Flexibility](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8lQzwCSJT4OxxuQoAoHGZQ) - [Running](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/QVJYFpm4T4GVg_KckO2LDA) - [Strength Training](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/i_ydS2RATpiLZmq-PF6oUw) - [Introduction to Coaching](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/KcM3h66qQfOQtwWNNxoS2w) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Health Fitness Professional](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/health-fitness-professional) - [Southern New Hampshire University, Sports Management](https://www.snhu.edu/campus-majors/undergraduate/bs-sport-management) - [Keene State College, Physical Education](https://www.keene.edu/academics/programs/pe/) - [New England College, Physical Education](http://catalog.nec.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=21&poid=2431&returnto=610) - [NHTI, Coaching Certificate](https://www.nhti.edu/program/coaching/)
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Personal Training , a student must earn the following badges. - [Exercise Science](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zbbBM7W7TyGVmKGZp1EszQ) - [Flexibility](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8lQzwCSJT4OxxuQoAoHGZQ) - [Running](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/QVJYFpm4T4GVg_KckO2LDA) - [Strength Training](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/i_ydS2RATpiLZmq-PF6oUw) - [Personal Training](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Bct5x4HyQoq-4jUBxKRwdg) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Health Fitness Professional](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/health-fitness-professional) - [University of New Hampshire, Exercise Science](https://chhs.unh.edu/kinesiology/program/bs/exercise-science-major) - [Keene State College, Physical Education](https://www.keene.edu/catalog/programs/detail/physical-education-bs/) - [White Mountains Community College, Health and Wellness](https://www.wmcc.edu/program/health-and-wellness/) ## **Personal Training Certification** Students who have earned a completion badge may be interested in an industry-recognized certification. A sample of the organizations that offer certification tests are listed here. - [National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer](https://www.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/exam-information) - [American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer](https://www.acsm.org/get-stay-certified/get-certified/health-fitness-certifications/personal-trainer)
The Careers in Criminal Justice badge indicates mastery of the Careers in Criminal Justice concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of the qualifications, responsibilities and opportunities of the careers available in the criminal justice system by analyzing one or more career options.
Student will demonstrate a conceptual understanding of impact of social justice on the American criminal justice system by analyzing controversial social issues and applying landmark Supreme Court cases.
Students will demonstrate conceptual understanding of ethics in the criminal justice system by examining and reflecting on the concept of right and wrong in a diverse society.
Adult Criminal Justice System vs Juvenile Justice System
Student will demonstrate an understanding of the juvenile and adult justice system by comparing and contrasting these systems.
To earn this badge in Careers in Criminal Justice, students must master the following competencies: - Adult Criminal Justice System vs. Juvenile Justice System - Careers in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice and Social Justice - Ethics in the Criminal Justice System
The Military Careers badge indicates mastery of the Military Careers concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of military branches by describing the mission of the military branches, and explaining the requirements for military service.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of military aviation careers by describing aviation careers and comparing aviation careers with aviation support careers
Logistics, Supply, and Transportation Military Careers
Students will demonstrate an understanding of logistics, supply, and transportation military careers by describing the military careers in logistics, supply and transportation, and explaining the role of logistics, supply and transportation in military missions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the military legal system by describing careers in military law and explaining the difference between military law and civilian law.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of military combat operations careers by describing combat operations careers and comparing combat readiness programs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of military information technology careers by explaining communication throughout the military and describing military information technology careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of military support careers by explaining military careers associated with business management of the military and explaining military careers associated with the well-being of military employees.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medical military careers by describing medical careers in the military and explaining the service responsibilities of medical careers.
To earn this badge in Military Careers, students must master the following competencies: - Military Branches - Military Aviation Careers - Logistics, Supply, and Transportation Military Careers - Military Legal System - Military Combat Operations Careers - Military Information Technology Careers - Military Support Careers - Medical Military Careers
The Intro to Careers in Dentistry badge indicates mastery of the Intro to Careers in Dentistry concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
History of Dentistry and the Modern Dental Team
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of dentistry and the modern dental team by identifying prominent historical figures and the progression of dentistry in the United States, describing the modern dental team, identifying roles of each member on the modern dental team and explaining the skills and traits needed to be successful in each role.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of dental profession careers by researching the roles and requirements of dental professions and identifying and differentiating terminology, instruments, dental products and technology related to each career.
Community Health and Dental Administration
Students will demonstrate an understanding of community health and dental administration by researching the roles and requirements of community dental health coordinators and dental office management positions, researching and explaining related terminology, dental insurance, ethics in dental care, and dental patient records and information management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the path to dental school by investigating and explaining preparation opportunities from high school through college and the dental admissions process.
General Dentistry and Dental Specialties
Students will demonstrate an understanding of general dentistry and dental specialties by comparing and contrasting items such as educational requirements, licensing, roles, challenges, and finances for general dentistry and dental specialists.
To earn this badge in Intro to Careers in Dentistry, students must master the following competencies: - History of Dentistry and the Modern Dental Team - Dental Profession Careers - Community Health and Dental Administration - Path to Dental School - General Dentistry and Dental Specialties
The Fashion & Interior Design badge indicates mastery of the Fashion & Interior Design concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in fashion and interior design by explaining a variety of employment opportunities, their responsibilities, and the education and training requirements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic skills needed for the design industry by describing the elements of design, explaining color’s relationship to design, and explaining the importance of communication in the design industry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the tools and fabrics used in the design industry by describing the functions of a variety of design tools and the characteristics of natural and synthetic fabrics.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to create a fashion design outfit by explaining the process of brainstorming, articulating how to follow a budget, and drawing out their own design outfit.
Environmental Design and Style Changes Throughout the Years
Students will demonstrate an understanding of environmental design and style changes throughout the years by explaining the idea of green design, identifying green products, and analyzing how society and politics shape design styles.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of designing a room by describing items to consider in a design budget, providing examples of preliminary questions for a client, and explaining the importance of a color scheme in a design.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of becoming a design professional by providing examples of good work ethic, describing what to include in a resume, and by identifying what to include in a professional portfolio.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of trends, styles and proper fit by explaining the role of fashion forecasters, the variety of different attires, and how to properly fit a wide range of different body types.
To earn this badge in Fashion & Interior Design, students must master the following competencies: - Careers in Fashion and Interior Design - Basic Skills for the Design Industry - Tools and Fabric - Clothing Trends, Styles and Proper Fit - Creating a Fashion Design Outfit - Environmental Design and Style Changes Throughout the Years - Designing a Room - Becoming a Design Professional
The Journalism 1a badge indicates mastery of the Journalism 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of American journalism by explaining yellow journalism, describing first-person reporting, and summarizing the modern news cycle
Students will demonstrate an understanding of new media by explaining the old and new media, describing types of news media, and summarizing the impact of new media.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of journalistic ethics by explaining press law, describing protections for speech, and summarizing journalistic responsibility.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the rhetorical triangle in journalism by explaining the use of rhetoric in the rhetorical triangle, explaining the use of bias in the rhetorical triangle and the use of point of view in the rhetorical triangle.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the power of pictures in journalism by describing the impact of technology on photojournalism, comparing journalism and photojournalism, and summarizing the impact of social media on journalism.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a freelance journalism career by summarizing the steps required to become a freelance journalist, describing the skills required to become a freelance journalist, and summarizing the benefits and risks of becoming a freelance journalist.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of documentaries by explaining the purpose of documentaries, describing types of documentaries, and summarizing the steps to making a documentary.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of citizen journalism by explaining the effects of citizen journalism, summarizing citizen journalist ethics, and describing citizen journalist tools.
To earn this badge in Journalism 1a, students must master the following competencies: - American Journalism - New Media - Journalistic Ethics - Rhetorical Triangle in Journalism - Power of Pictures in Journalism - Freelance Journalism Career - Documentaries - Citizen Journalism
The Journalism 1b badge indicates mastery of the Journalism 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of journalistic story writing by summarizing types of news stories, explaining the structure of a news story, and describing elements of a news story.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of research in journalism by explaining the role of research in journalism, describing types of sources, and summarizing research strategies for credible sources.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of scene sources in journalism by differentiating observational and personal sources in journalism, summarizing journalistic rules for reporting on the scene, and describing steps in the interview process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of writing for publication by explaining the writing process, comparing revision and editing, and describing the use of attribution.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the publication process by explaining steps in the publication process, describing components of a news broadcast, and describing components of a newspaper layout.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the new journalism model by describing technology in journalism, explaining consumer habits in the new journalism model, and summarizing the future of the journalism model.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data in journalism by summarizing the importance of data in journalism, explaining a data journalist’s use of data in storytelling, and describing the use of artificial intelligence in journalism.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in journalism by explaining education or experience requirements for journalism careers, summarizing the skills required for a journalism career, and describing career options in journalism.
To earn this badge in Journalism 1b, students must master the following competencies: - Writing News Stories - Research in Journalism - Scene Sources in Journalism - Writing for Publication - The Publication Process - The New Journalism Model - Data in Journalism - Careers in Journalism
The Wall Street & Financial Careers badge indicates mastery of the Wall Street & Financial Careers concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the finance industry and careers in finance by examining and describing the history and purpose of finance, regulations in the securities and investment industry, and the basics of finance such as terminology, the scope of accounting, security and investments, and tools used in finance.
Investment Banking, Sales and Security Trading
Students will demonstrate an understanding of investment banking, sales and security trading by researching and describing investment banking concepts, terms and principles of a sales and trading of securities, and describing the roles, requirements and responsibilities of various careers in investment banking and in the analysis, sale and trading of securities.
Private Wealth Management, Business Financial Analysis and Planning
Students will demonstrate an understanding of private wealth management and business financial analysis and planning by comparing and contrasting how to manage finances and finance major goals for individuals versus businesses and the roles and responsibilities of private wealth management and business financial analysis careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to prepare for and obtain a position in the financial industry by researching and describing the educational requirements, related professional skills and use of career-planning tools and strategies to explore, obtain and develop as a professional in a financial career.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to succeed in a career in finance by investigating and explaining traits of successful finance professionals, identifying required licensing and certifications, describing the role of ethics in the financial industry and examining post entry level career paths and opportunities for advancement.
To earn this badge in Wall Street & Financial Careers, students must master the following competencies: - Finance and Finance Careers - Investment Banking, Sales and Security Trading - Private Wealth Management, Business Financial Analysis and Planning - Preparation for a Career in Finance - Financial Career Success
The The Future of Healthcare badge indicates mastery of the The Future of Healthcare concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
The History of Healthcare, Physician and the Physician Assistant
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of healthcare and the careers of physicians and physician assistants by identifying key historical figures, describing the progression and future of healthcare, comparing and contrasting the roles and responsibilities of a physician and a physician’s assistant, identifying various insurance types and analyzing related legal and ethical issues.
Pharmacist and Physical Therapist Careers
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the careers of a pharmacist and of a physical therapist by identifying and explaining the related education requirements, roles and responsibilities of pharmacist and of a physical therapist, evaluating specialties within each of these fields, describing related legal and ethical practices, and explaining the impact of technology and advancements in the field on the future of pharmaceuticals and physical therapy.
Healthcare Information Technology Manager and Occupational Therapist
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the careers of a Healthcare Information Technology Manager and an Occupational Therapist by identifying and explaining the related education requirements, roles and responsibilities of a Healthcare Information Technology Manager and an Occupational Therapist, summarizing the evolution of information management in healthcare, describing related legal and ethical practices and the impact of related technology and advancements on the future of these careers.
Healthcare Technician and Dental Careers
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the careers of a Healthcare Technician and a Dentist by identifying and explaining the related education requirements, roles and responsibilities of Healthcare Technicians and Dentists, describing related legal and ethical practices and the impact of technology and advancements on the future of healthcare technology and dentistry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the careers of a paramedic and a nurse by identifying and explaining the related education requirements, roles and responsibilities of paramedics and nurses, describing related legal and ethical practices and the impact of technology and advancements on the future of paramedicine and nursing.
To earn this badge in The Future of Healthcare, students must master the following competencies: - The History of Healthcare, Physician and the Physician Assistant - Pharmacist and Physical Therapist Careers - Healthcare Information Technology Manager and Occupational Therapist - Healthcare Technician and Dental Careers - Paramedic and Nursing Careers
The First Aid & Safety badge indicates mastery of the First Aid & Safety concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of safety prevention by describing risks to personal health, explaining risks to personal safety, and explaining emergency preparedness.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of first aid fundamentals by describing types of emergencies and disasters, explaining first aid response, summarizing rules and procedures of first aid, and summarizing victim assessment techniques in first aid.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of muscle and skeletal injuries by describing muscle injuries, and describing skeletal injuries.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of soft tissue injuries by describing cuts and contusions, describing hot and cold emergencies, and describing bites, stings and allergic reactions.
Competency Title: Life-Threatening Emergencies Competency Statement: Students will demonstrate an understanding of life-threatening emergencies by describing types of emergencies, describing stroke and heart attack, and explaining life-saving procedures.
To earn this badge in First Aid & Safety students must master the following competencies: - Safety Prevention - First Aid Fundamentals - Muscle and Skeletal Injuries - Soft Tissue Injuries - Life-Threatening Emergencies First Aid & Safety is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Personal Training Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59482a8dce9d1adde5caad) - [Coaching Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59458fec2def2f5283be71)
The Criminology badge indicates mastery of the Criminology concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the field of criminology by explaining crime as a form of deviance, relating criminology to criminal intent, and describing criminology research and data collection methods.
Biological and Psychological Crime Theories
Students will demonstrate an understanding of biological and psychological crime theories by explaining biological theories of crime and explaining psychological theories of crime.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of environmental and social crime theories by summarizing social structure, analyzing criminology theories of place and opportunity, and evaluating social learning theories of crime.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of crimes against people and property by explaining crimes against persons and explaining crimes against property.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of occupational and corporate crimes by differentiating occupational and corporate crimes, describing types of corporate crimes, and evaluating solutions for reducing organized crimes.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the criminal case process by explaining the goals of the criminal justice system and describing the stages of the criminal case process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of enforcing the law by explaining law enforcement models, explaining roles in enforcing the law, and the use of the court system to enforce the law.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of punishment and corrections by differentiating institutional correctional facilities, describing norms and values that develop within prisons, and explaining alternative methods of punishment.
To earn this badge in Criminology students must master the following competencies: - The Field of Criminology - Biological and Psychological Crime Theories - Environmental and Social Crime Theories - Crimes Against People and Property - Occupational and Corporate Crimes - Criminal Case Process - Enforcing the Law - Punishment and Corrections
The Pharmacology 1a badge indicates mastery of the Pharmacology 1a concepts and skills outlined in the learning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of pharmacology by describing the branches of pharmacology, evaluating the routes of medication administration, and explaining the criteria to ensure a safe drug supply and prevent errors.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medication math by summarizing the math used in administering medication, differentiating systems of measurement, and explaining dosage calculation methods.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of fluid and electrolytes by explaining the importance of fluid balance, describing the function of electrolytes, and describing components of blood and the administration intravenously.
Medications that Affect the Peripheral Nervous System
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medications that affect the peripheral nervous system by describing the function of the systems within the peripheral nervous system, explaining the medications used to treat the peripheral nervous systems, and evaluating the receptor’s support of the peripheral nervous system.
Medications that Affect the Central Nervous System
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medications that affect the central nervous system by describing functions of the central nervous system, explaining pain transmittance, and evaluating medications used to treat central nervous system pain and disorders.
Medications that Affect the Cardiovascular System
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medications that affect the cardiovascular system by explaining the role of blood pressure in the cardiovascular system, describing the electrical conduction system of the heart, and differentiating classifications of medications to treat issues in the cardiovascular system.
Medications that Affect the Respiratory System
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medications that affect the respiratory system by analyzing the function of the upper and lower respiratory systems and comparing medications for the upper and lower respiratory systems.
Medications that Affect the Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medications that affect the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems by describing the functions of the layers of the gastrointestinal system, explaining digestion in the lower digestive system, and describing functions of the renal system including how diuretic medications help kidneys function.
To earn this badge in Pharmacology 1a students must master the following competencies: - Principles of Pharmacology - Medication Math - Fluid and Electrolytes - Medications that Affect the Peripheral Nervous System - Medications that Affect the Central Nervous System - Medications that Affect the Cardiovascular System - Medications that Affect the Respiratory System - Medications that Affect the Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems Pharmacology is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Emergency Medical Responder](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5ce826cb46e0fb0021af4b80) - [Medical Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4c57e646e0fb003319a572) - [Nursing Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4edbbb8dce9d1adde3c2e0) - [Dental Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4eeb63ec2def2f5281db1b) - [Sports Medicine](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4ef0408dce9d1adde3c5ea)
The Pharmacology 1b badge indicates mastery of the Pharmacology 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Medications that Affect the Endocrine System
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medications that affect the endocrine system by describing the endocrine system, explaining antidiabetic medications, and describing thyroid conditions and medications.
Medications for Gender-Specific Health Issues
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medications for gender-specific health issues by describing the female reproductive system, evaluating medications that affect the female reproductive organs, describing the male reproductive system, and evaluating medications that affect the male reproductive organs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of anti-infective medications by explaining cell structure, describing medications used to treat infective agents, and comparing medications used to treat viruses and fungi.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medications to treat cancer by explaining the development and spread of cancer, describing the different types of cancer, and comparing cell-cycle specific and non-specific medications.
Medications for the Eyes, Ears, and Skin
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medications for the eyes, ears, and skin by summarizing the structure of the ear, summarizing the structure of the eyes, comparing medications used to treat the ear and eyes, summarizing the structure of the skin, and comparing medications used to treat the skin.
Medications for the Immune System and Weight Loss
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medications for the immune system and weight loss by summarizing the physiology of the immune system, explaining the use of immunosuppressors and immunostimulators, and analyzing weight loss medications and vitamin supplements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in pharmacology by explaining types of pharmacology, analyzing the economics of drugs, and summarizing career pathways in pharmacology.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Pharmacology
Students will demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical issues in pharmacology by analyzing legislation related to medication regulation, explaining ethical considerations in medication administration, and summarizing areas for error in medication administration.
To earn this badge in Pharmacology 1b students must master the following competencies: - Medications that Affect the Endocrine System - Medications for Gender-Specific Health Issues - Anti-infective Medications - Medications to Treat Cancer - Medications for the Eyes, Ears, and Skin - Medications for the Immune System and Weight Loss - Careers in Pharmacology - Legal and Ethical Issues in Pharmacology
The Pathophysiology 1a badge indicates mastery of the Pathophysiology 1a concepts and skills.
The Pathophysiology 1b badge indicates mastery of the Pathophysiology 1b concepts and skills.
The National Security badge indicates mastery of the National Security concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of national security by summarizing the U.S. national security philosophy, describing types of security, and explaining the purpose of the Department of Defense.
Rules for Engagement in the National Security World
Students will demonstrate an understanding of rules for engagement in the national security world by describing international conflict prevention strategies and explaining international conflict engagement rules.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of national security ethics by summarizing ethics in national security, explaining laws that enforce ethics, and analyzing ethical issues in national security.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of intelligence for national security by describing the types of intelligence and describing the types of intelligence agencies
Students will demonstrate an understanding of natural disasters and security by describing the threat to security posed by a national disaster, and analyzing the role of the disaster response system and FEMA in a national disaster.
Human-Made Disasters and National Security
Students will demonstrate an understanding of human-made disasters and national security by explaining types of environmental disasters that threaten national security, explaining types of industrial disasters that threaten national security, and explaining types of human suffering disasters that threaten national security.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of terrorism and national security by describing national security communication procedures to address threats of terrorism, summarizing national security agencies, and explaining types of terrorism.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of national security crisis preparation by describing the national security preparedness planning process and summarizing the National Response Framework.
To earn this badge in National Security students must master the following competencies: - National Security - Rules for Engagement in the National Security World - National Security Ethics - Intelligence for National Security - Natural Disasters and Security - Human-Made Disasters and National Security - Terrorism and National Security - National Security Crisis Preparation
The Green Design and Technology badge indicates mastery of the Green Design and Technology concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of agriculture and how to make agriculture more sustainable by analyzing several laws in agriculture and investigating a familiar food and describing the impact that the food's production, processing, and delivery has on the environment and how it could be made in a more sustainable way.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of alternative energy sources by analyzing real and potential local and world wide alternative energy sources and developing an argument for whether money should be spent on developing clean coal technology or if it should be spent on developing alternative energy sources.
Student will demonstrate an understand for green manufacturing and construction by researching the life cycle of and the environmental friendliness of a product and by performing a green building rating for a building they are familiar with.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of alternative fuels and energy sources for vehicles, fuel conservation, and green transportation planning by critiquing the various fuels and energy sources for vehicles and analyzing how their local transportation systems can be improved.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of the ways humans can impact and alter the stability of ecosystems by describing the importance of sustainability, describing sources of pollution, predicting local effects of global climate change and analyzing their own ecological footprint.
Student will identify ways they can decrease or limit environmental damage by analyzing their personal waste stream and local waste collection services.
To earn this badge in Green Design and Technology students must master the following competencies: - Green Agriculture - Green Energy - Green Manufacturing and Construction - Green Transportation - The Environment as a System - Waste Management
The Future of Home Construction badge indicates mastery of the Future of Home Construction concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of home construction by summarizing the evolution of the home construction industry, explaining the impact of the economy on various aspects of the home construction industry, assessing the associated costs, and evaluating the technological impact on the industry.
Academic Foundations and Technical Skills
Students will demonstrate and understanding of the academic foundations and technical skills recommended to pursue a career in the home construction industry by explaining the mathematical applications with appropriate formulas, the types of drawings and their associated language, the standards and specifications of technical drawing, the options available to obtain tools, and industry trends.
Project Planning, Safety and Health, Contracts and Regulations
Students will demonstrate an understanding of project planning, safety and health standards, and contracts and regulations in the home construction industry by explaining the organizational structure and components of project planning, the health and safety concerns, and the impact of documentation and contractual relationships with subcontractors.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the career options in home construction and home construction business ownership by explaining the roles and responsibilities in the home construction industry, assessing the benefits and process of starting your own construction business, explaining the staffing considerations and the best use of capital, and evaluating the tools used to promote clear communication.
Green Construction: The Future of Home Construction
Students will demonstrate an understanding of green construction and the future of the home construction industry by describing green materials and the pros and cons of their use, assessing the cost benefit of using green materials, explaining the impact of technology on the industry and summarizing the impact population growth will have on the future of home construction.
To earn this badge in Future of Home Construction students must master the following competencies: - Introduction to Home Construction - Academic Foundations and Technical Skills - Project Planning, Safety and Health, Contracts and Regulations - Careers in Home Construction - Green Construction: The Future of Home Construction
The Early Childhood Education 1a badge indicates mastery of the Early Childhood Education 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Childcare Roles, Obligations and Environment
Students will demonstrate an understanding of childcare roles, obligations and environment by explaining what early childhood education is, different family structures, safety needs, obligations that provider and parents must meet, and describing cultural differences and inclusion
Students will demonstrate an understanding of childcare regulations and strategies by explaining the legal requirements for meals, planning menus, positive mealtime strategies, and by describing the types and regulations of childcare facilities, signs and symptoms of child abuse, and how to disclose abuse.
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Childhood Development
Students will demonstrate an understanding of pregnancy, childbirth and early childhood development by explaining the stages of pregnancy, trimester characteristics, healthy prenatal care, and the stages of birth, and by describing the stages of early childhood development, benefits of breastfeeding, developmental milestones, and developmental delays.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of special needs, and inclusivity by explaining special education history, infant and toddler needs, and inclusive classroom functions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of setting up childcare programs by describing the responsibilities of an early childhood entrepreneur including the legal business structure, business finances, marketing, advertising, and growth strategies.
To earn this badge in Early Childhood Education 1a students must master the following competencies: - Childcare Roles, Obligations and Environment - Regulations and Strategies - Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Childhood Development - Special Needs and Inclusivity - Setting Up Childcare Programs
The Early Childhood Education 1b badge indicates mastery of the Early Childhood Education 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the value of play in early childhood by describing cognitive growth in childhood and explaining the integration of play in a childcare setting.
Discipline and Guidance in the Childcare Setting
Students will demonstrate an understanding of discipline and guidance in the childcare setting by describing the types of child discipline, explaining effective communication with children, and differentiating discipline techniques at different ages.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of communication in the childcare setting by formulating appropriate communication with parents, comparing and contrasting the different ways to observe children, and by describing the use of observations to improve childcare.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of early literacy skills by explaining the encouragement of language development, describing ways to create a literacy-rich environment, and explaining ways to support children in learning pre-literacy skills.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of early math skills by differentiating how math skills develop from birth to childhood, analyzing how math skills learned during early years and describing how to create a math-rich learning environment.
Crafting Effective Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
Students will demonstrate an understanding of crafting effective curriculum in Early Childhood Education by describing components of early childhood education pedagogy, differentiating popular early childhood education curriculum models, and creating early childhood education curriculum.
Technology in Early Childhood Education Environments
Students will demonstrate an understanding of technology in early childhood education environments by explaining best practices when using technology in early childhood education environments and evaluating concerns and issues in early childhood educational technology.
To earn this badge in Early Childhood Education 1b students must master the following competencies: - The Value of Play in Early Childhood - Discipline and Guidance in the Childcare Setting - Communication in the Childcare Setting - Early Literacy Skills - Early Math Skills - Crafting Effective Curriculum in Early Childhood Education - Technology in Early Childhood Education Environments - Personal Goals and Development
The Animation badge indicates mastery of the Animation concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basics of animation by exploring the origins and early history of animation, explaining how the eye and brain process moving images, comparing past and current animation techniques, and describing the differences between various types of animation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of hand-drawn and computer animation by explaining the history of hand-drawn animation, describing and using Disney’s principles of animation, drawing with elements and principles of design, delineating CGI images, production and processes, and differentiating key departments in an animation studio.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital 2D animation and rotoscopy by creating animation and rotoscoped sequences, using 2D animation software, exporting videos, and applying graphical tools to digital drawings.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of human form and motion by drawing the human body in proportion, creating the walk cycle for animation, explaining how poses and facial expressions communicate emotion, developing your own characters, and describing and applying laws of motion, gravity and physics principles.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Blender by explaining motion capture and keyframe animation, describing the use and application of modern techniques and dynamics, navigating the Blender interface and creating simple animations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of character modeling and animation by using character modeling techniques and topology principles, creating models and model components, and developing a seamless walk cycle for a character model.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of storytelling, music, video and sound by writing a script, identifying camera shots, angles and movement in the script, creating a storyboard and applying sound and speech to animations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in animation by creating a portfolio of work, describing and recognizing how to protect work, explaining plagiarism and how to avoid it, and differentiating jobs in animation versus game design.
To earn this badge in Animation students must master the following competencies: - Basics of Animation - Hand Drawn and Computer Animation - Digital 2D Animation and Rotoscopy - Human Form and Motion - Blender - Character Modeling and Animation - Storytelling Music, Video and Sounds - Careers in Animation
The 3D Modeling badge indicates mastery of the 3D Modeling concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of 3D modeling basics and applications by defining basic terminology and uses of 3D modeling, describing the historical development of 3D modeling, explaining 3D modeling techniques, articulating social change corresponding with 3D modeling development, describing current and future applications of 3D modeling and explaining computer components and programming concepts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital citizenship and ethics as they relate to 3D modeling by explaining digital citizenship responsibilities, plagiarism, and emerging technologies and describing copyright dynamics, applications, and violations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of 3D modeling environments in Blender by utilizing Blender, comparing various 3D modeling techniques, and explaining and using 3D objects, digital tools and resources.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of 3D modeling visual elements by explaining the process of visualization, identifying and applying related technical concepts, articulating the effects of light and perspective, and describing the implementation of visual simulation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of light and shade in 3D modeling by explaining the basics of lighting and shading, describing and utilizing lighting techniques and applications, and using lighting commands in Blender.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of 3D geometrics by using Blender geometric navigation and design, and applying transforms and modifiers to 3D objects.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of texturing and rendering by explaining the technical concepts of texture and rendering, applying texture and render in Blender, analyzing and utilizing camera and light for effective render, and creating a 3D scene.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers and applications of 3D modeling by identifying the use of 3D models in various industries and the real-world, using modeling techniques to create an environmental model, explaining the impact of environmental models, and differentiating careers in which 3D modeling skills could be applied. Pre-Requisites
To earn this badge in 3D Modeling students must master the following competencies: - Modeling Basics and Applications - Digital Citizenship and Ethics - 3D Modeling Environments in Blender - Visual Elements - Light and Shade - 3D Geometrics - Texturing and Rendering - Careers and Applications of 3D Modeling
The Advertising & Sales badge indicates mastery of the Advertising & Sales concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basics of advertising by differentiating business activities, describing the history of the advertising industry, and summarizing laws regulating the advertising industry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of modern advertising by describing the influence of international marketing, explaining the impact of multiculturalism and multigenerationalism, and analyzing the impact of cultural diversity in marketing
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in the promotions industry by comparing and contrasting the roles and responsibilities of promotion industry jobs and explaining educational requirements for promotion industry jobs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of finances in the promotion industry by explaining sources of financial assistance, describing purchases in the industry, and evaluating financial documents.
Interpersonal Skills for the Promotion Industry Workplace
Students will demonstrate an understanding of principles and practices of selling by researching and analyzing the foundational principles of selling and how these are implement in practice.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the skills for a Career in Marketing by describing persuasive rhetoric, explaining the marketing information system, and explaining the steps of the consumer decision-making process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of selling by describing the training techniques for the sales team, explaining lead generation and explaining the five steps of selling.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of developing a promotional plan by describing the stages of new-product planning, evaluating the stages of the product life cycle, and analyzing a promotional plan for effectiveness.
To earn this badge in Advertising & Sales students must master the following competencies: - The Basics of Advertising - Modern Advertising - Careers in the Promotions Industry - Finances in the Promotion Industry - Interpersonal Skills for the Promotion Industry Workplace - Skills for a Career in Marketing - Principles of Selling - Developing a Promotional Plan
The Creative Coding Javascript 1 badge indicates mastery of the Creative Coding Javascript 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.25 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic Javascript programming concepts by creating filters in a stop-motion animated movie which organizes data into arrays and utilizing the concepts of sequences, functions, arguments, objects, variables, arrays, and properties.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic Javascript programming concepts by creating video messages that utilize looping structures, conditional statements, indexed arrays, and operators that perform comparisons and mathematical operations.
To earn this badge in Creative Coding Javascript 1 students must master the following competencies: - Basic Javascript Programming - Basic Javascript Programming Tools Creative Coding Javascript 1 is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [JavaScript & Python Coding](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e6a84c272ddfd161e6f97df)
The Creative Coding Javascript 2 badge indicates mastery of the Creative Coding Javascript 2 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.25 high school credit.
Intermediate Javascript Programming: Event Handlers, Logical and Spatial Reasoning, Algorithms and Procedurally Generated Patterns
Students will demonstrate an understanding of intermediate Javascript Programming techniques by utilizing event handlers to create interactive programs, encoding logical and spatial reasoning into nested control structures, implementing algorithms in their programs, and creating procedurally generated patterns using linear and geometric progressions and randomness.
Intermediate Javascript Programming: Strings, Testing and Debugging, Input and Output, Custom Objects, Data Structures
Students will demonstrate an understanding of intermediate Javascript Programming techniques by writing code that utilizes strings and string methods, creating interactive applications, incorporating functions with input and output, developing custom objects, utilizing data structures, and developing testing and debugging techniques
To earn this badge in Creative Coding Javascript 2 students must master the following competencies: - Intermediate Javascript Programming: Event Handlers, Logical and Spatial Reasoning, Algorithms and Procedurally Generated Patterns - Intermediate Javascript Programming: Strings, Testing and Debugging, Input and Output, Custom Objects, Data Structures Creative Coding is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [JavaScript & Python Coding](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e6a84c272ddfd161e6f97df)
The Creative Coding Javascript 3 badge indicates mastery of the Creative Coding Javascript 3 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.25 high school credit.
Object-oriented Programming and Data Structures
Students will demonstrate an understanding of advanced Javascript Programming techniques by using objects, object constructors, properties, methods, and arrays to write code that utilizes object-oriented programming and data structures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of advanced Javascript Programming techniques by using nested loops, conditionals and data, to write code that utilizes algorithms and data structures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of advanced Javascript Programming techniques by using decision trees and heuristics to write code that utilizes Artificial Intelligence.
To earn this badge in Creative Coding Javascript 3 students must master the following competencies: - Object-oriented Programming and Data Structures - Algorithms and Data Structures - Artificial Intelligence Creative Coding is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [JavaScript & Python Coding](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e6a84c272ddfd161e6f97df)
The Foundations of Programming badge indicates mastery of the Foundations of Programming concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of programming by describing the field of computer programming, explaining programming languages, and creating a computer program using strings.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computing numerical data by explaining numeric data in programming, solving problems using Python’s math module, and creating a working program using the software development lifecycle.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of loops and functions by explaining turtle graphics, comparing for and while loops, and describing functions
Students will demonstrate an understanding of logic in programming by evaluating if and if-else statements, creating Boolean expressions, and explaining programming lists.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of codes and objects by converting among number systems, differentiating between data and information, comparing procedural and object-oriented programming, and explaining classes.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of testing and security by describing testing procedures, describing ethics in programming, and explaining careers in coding.
To earn this badge in Foundations of Programming students must master the following competencies: - Foundations of Programming - Computing Numerical Data - Loops and Functions - Logic in Programming - Codes and Objects - Testing and Security Foundations of Programming is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [JavaScript & Python Coding](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e6a84c272ddfd161e6f97df)
JavaScript & Python Coding Pathway Completion
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in JavaScript & Python Coding, a student must earn the following badges. - [Principles of IT 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/T2ylGdnpSHW6axwterkSDg) - [Principles of IT 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/R4KVeV5bSCeCKozxRMjugQ) - [Web Development 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/KR3138lrR0mbsTvoR_QEpQ) - [Creative Coding 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gslbO2cLSUmIB0F8KKYeqA) - [Creative Coding 2](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/15XIya0rRlugAFBcJEsFzA) - [Creative Coding 3](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/wzEARSjOTHyWQ1iaAVjL_w) - [Foundations of Programming](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/p2BEiv4yTBScKlDl6iA9YQ) - [Career Connections](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iSWwi-7NQXSdRjk8uBTzZA) - [Job Shadow 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gOiO6LLDRg-0lYsRf08PZA) - [Micro Internship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M6CO-2cxRDyGxkdnue7nTg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [University of New Hampshire, Coding Bootcamp](https://bootcamp.unh.edu/coding/) - [University of New Hampshire, Computer Science](https://ceps.unh.edu/computer-science) - [Manchester Community College, Computer Science & Innovation](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/computer-science-and-innovation) - [Southern New Hampshire University, BS in Computer Science](https://www.snhu.edu/campus-majors/undergraduate/bs-computer-science) - [Great Bay Community College, Computer Technologies](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/computer-technologies/) - [Dartmouth, Computer Science](https://web.cs.dartmouth.edu/) - [Plymouth State University, Computer Science](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/undergraduate-academic-programs/computer-science/) - [Saint Anselm College, Computer Science](https://www.anselm.edu/majors-minors/computer-science) - [Nashua Community College, Coding Boot Camp](https://nashuacc.edu/workforce-development/coding-boot-camp)
The Law and Order badge indicates mastery of the Law and Order concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of law in the United States by explaining the principles of law and ethics, analyzing the principles of the U.S. system of government, and describing the functions of government.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the influence of historical events on the formation of laws by describing historical events and the laws that resulted and analyzing the relationship between events and laws.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the lawmaking process by analyzing different domains of governance, explaining how laws are created, and describing how conflicting laws are addressed.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the court system by describing the structure of the court system and explaining the trial process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of civil law and criminal law by explaining civil procedures, explaining criminal procedures, and comparing the similarities and differences.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Bill of Rights by analyzing rights of citizenship and describing rights in relationship to criminal law.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of human rights under the law by explaining international human rights policies and explaining human rights policies in the U.S.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of consumer law by explaining the rights and responsibilities of consumer protection laws.
To earn this badge in Law & Order students must master the following competencies: - Introduction to Laws - History of Law - The Lawmaking Process - Introduction to the Court System - Civil Law and Criminal Law - The Bill of Rights - International Law and Civil Rights - Consumer Law
The Career Exploration I badge indicates mastery of the Career Exploration I concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.125 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career exploration by explaining factors that influence a career choice and describing qualification requirements of a career. - Explain factors that influence a career choice. - Describe the factors for choosing this specific career. - Describe qualification requirements for this career.
To earn this badge in Career Exploration I students must master the following competencies: - Career Exploration
The Intro to Manufacturing badge indicates mastery of the Intro to Manufacturing concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing disciplines, processes, and risk management by explaining how these concepts are tied to new product development, marketing, and manufacturing a project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to effectively work with a team by analyzing how proper communication and conflict resolution influence the development of a team, its productivity, and effective problem-solving.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing applications by researching and describing the roles, tasks, and work systems found in the field.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of engineering applications in manufacturing, such as engineering drawings, by comparing lean engineering with lean manufacturing as well as comparing manufacturing engineering and systems engineering.
Workplace Safety and Careers in Manufacturing
Students will demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing career opportunities and safety considerations by researching and explaining how education, training, and personal goals can influence those in manufacturing careers.
To earn this badge in Intro to Manufacturing students must master the following competencies: - Manufacturing Overview - Soft Skills and Teamwork - Manufacturing Applications - Engineering Applications - Workplace Safety and Careers in Manufacturing
The Medical Diagnostic Technology 1a badge indicates mastery of the Medical Diagnostic Technology 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the medical diagnostic technology field by describing historical developments, explaining professional roles and responsibilities, and analyzing hiring trends.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace safety by explaining environmental and patient safety procedures and comparing safety governing agencies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of infection control by describing immunity, differentiating types of infections and their modes of transmission, and explaining infection control precautions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of radiation safety by differentiating diagnostic imaging modalities, and explaining radiation safety principles and procedures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of blood and urine diagnostics by describing cell anatomy and explaining blood and urinary tests and conditions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of positive patient interactions by describing effective communication, explaining privacy and confidentiality responsibilities as well as legal and ethical responsibilities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sense organ diagnostics by describing the sensory system, explaining sensory system tests and disorders, and relating the nervous system to the sensory system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the world of medical imaging by describing human anatomy, differentiating medical imaging equipment, and explaining medical terminology related to medical imaging.
To earn this badge in Medical Diagnostic Technology 1a students must master the following competencies: - The Medical Diagnostic Field - Workplace Safety - Infection Control - Radiation Safety - Blood and Urine Diagnostics - Positive Patient Interactions - Sense Organ Diagnostics - The World of Medical Imaging
The Medical Diagnostic Technology 1b badge indicates mastery of the Medical Diagnostic Technology 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of X-rays by describing the X-ray system, explaining X-ray image production and quality, and explaining advances in X-ray image acquisition
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the lungs by describing the cardiopulmonary system, explaining methods for assessing respiratory patients, and explaining methods for diagnosing lung conditions and diseases.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the heart by describing the cardiovascular system, explaining methods for assessing and diagnosing cardiac patients, and comparing cardiovascular professions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cardiac monitoring by describing the processes for setting up and performing EKGs and explaining how to interpret EKG results.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of special diagnostic studies by describing the special body systems and explaining tools, tests, and specialized tests used to diagnose conditions and diseases of the special body systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of other radiology department modalities by explaining the muscular and endocrine systems as well as their associated conditions and tests and comparing imaging equipment
Students will demonstrate an understanding of contrast studies by describing the gastrointestinal system, explaining contrast media and procedures, and evaluating patient care during contrast procedures.
Medical Diagnostic Technology: Past, Present, and Future
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medical diagnostic technology: Past, Present, and Future by describing the development of diagnostic technologies over time, comparing documentation procedures over time, and evaluating emerging technologies.
To earn this badge in Medical Diagnostic Technology 1b students must master the following competencies: - X-rays - The Lungs - The Heart - Cardiac Monitoring - Special Diagnostic Studies - Radiology Department Modalities - Contrast Studies - Medical Diagnostic Technology: Past, Present, and Future
The Concepts of Engineering & Technology badge indicates mastery of the Concepts of Engineering & Technology concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of engineering systems by comparing engineering systems and explaining technological problem solving using systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of civil engineering by explaining the roles and responsibilities of a civil engineer, describing civil engineering design, and predicting the future of civil engineering.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of biological engineering by explaining the roles and responsibilities of a biological engineer, describing the principles of bioengineering, and explaining ethics in bioengineering.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of emerging engineering by analyzing the boundaries of engineering, describing the future of engineering technology, and explaining ethical considerations in engineering.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of chemical engineering by explaining the roles and responsibilities of a chemical engineer, describing the principles of chemical engineering, and comparing chemical engineering systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the engineering design process by describing the engineering design process, evaluating engineering materials, and comparing engineering design solutions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of engineering fundamentals by describing past engineering developments, comparing current engineering developments, and explaining ethical concerns around technology.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mechanical engineering by explaining the roles and responsibilities of a mechanical engineer, describing the principles of mechanical engineering, and comparing mechanical engineering products.
To earn this badge in Concepts of Engineering & Technology, students must master the following competencies: - Engineering Systems - Civil Engineering - Biological Engineering - Emerging Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Engineering Design Process - Engineering Fundamentals - Mechanical Engineering
The Biotechnology 1a badge indicates mastery of the Biotechnology 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the biology behind biotechnology by describing the types of cells, explaining the classification of organisms, and summarizing evolutionary theory.
Impact of Agricultural Revolution on Biotechnology
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of the agricultural revolution on biotechnology by explaining the domestication of plants and animals, summarizing the impact of selective breeding on the development of biotechnology, and summarizing the impact of sedentism on the development of biotechnology.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of biotechnology and a safe food supply by explaining the impact of biotechnology on preserving food, describing the impact of biotechnology on storing food, and summarizing the use of fermentation in food production.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the development of botany by explaining the collector’s role in plant reproduction, describing the importance of plant collections, and summarizing the importance of plant hybridization.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of genetics by explaining the function of genes, summarizing theories of genetics, and explaining the science of genetics.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of industrial biotechnology advancements by explaining advancements in biotechnology from the industrial revolution, explaining the use of enzymes in an industrial setting, and summarizing the connection between war and biotechnology innovation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the regulation of biotech by explaining US Regulatory Agencies, describing development of biotech regulations and summarizing the regulatory process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of biotechnology by describing benefits of medical biotech, benefits of agricultural biotech, and benefits of industrial biotech.
To earn this badge in Biotechnology 1a students must master the following competencies: - The Biology Behind Biotechnology - Impact of Agricultural Revolution on Biotechnology - Biotechnology and Safe Food Supply - Development of Botany - The Historical Development of Genetics - Industrial Biotechnology Advancements - The Regulation of Biotech - The Benefits of Biotechnology
The Biotechnology 1b badge indicates mastery of the Biotechnology 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the discovery of antibiotics by explaining the development of antibiotics, describing researchers of bacteria in illness and summarizing solutions to antibiotic resistance.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of advances in agricultural biotechnology by explaining the hybridization of foods, describing DNA technology, and summarizing biotechnology advances.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the human genome by explaining the recognition of DNA of the human genome, describing the genome project, and summarizing the future of genetics.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of industrial biotechnology by explaining the use of enzymes in industry, describing the role of genetics in industrial biotechnology, and summarizing pros and cons of industrial biotechnology.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the modern agricultural biotechnology by explaining genetic modification applications, describing the market for genetically modified organisms and summarizing the benefits and risks of genetically modified organisms
Students will demonstrate an understanding of pharmaceutical biotechnology by explaining applications of pharmaceutical biotechnology, describing pharmaceutical biotechnology advancements and explaining theories applied in pharmaceutical biotechnology.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of innovation in biotechnology by describing the medical biotechnology innovations, agricultural biotechnology innovations, and industrial biotechnology innovations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethics in biotechnology by explaining ethics in biotechnology, describing ethics in the industries, and summarizing the role of biotechnology regulations in public policy.
To earn this badge in Biotechnology 1b students must master the following competencies: - Discovery of Antibiotics - Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology - The Human Genome - Industrial Biotechnology - Modern Agricultural Biotechnology - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - Innovation in Biotechnology - Ethics in Biotechnology
The Cybersecurity 1a badge indicates mastery of the Cybersecurity 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity basics by describing cyberspace concepts and explaining basic principles of cybersecurity.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computer basics by describing basic computer components and explaining memory concepts as well as operating systems basics.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of networking basics by describing various digital networks and explaining commonly used protocols.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network security by describing basic network components and security devices, explaining the network principles process, and evaluating secure design practices.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network access control by describing types of security controls and explaining methods of controlling network access.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mobile and cloud security by describing wireless security, explaining virtualization and cloud computing, and differentiating various types of attacks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data protection by describing security controls, and explaining encryption as well as the secure use and disposal of data.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity trends and challenges by describing infrastructure security concepts, explaining cybersecurity trends, and comparing cybersecurity regulations.
To earn this badge in Cybersecurity 1a students must master the following competencies: - Cybersecurity Basics - Computer Basics - Networking Basics - Network Security - Network Access Control - Mobile and Cloud Security - Data Protection - Trends and Challenges
The Cybersecurity 1b badge indicates mastery of the Cybersecurity 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity threats by describing cyber threats, differentiating among hackers, and explaining modern cyberthreats.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cyber laws and ethics by describing the legality of hacking, analyzing cyber ethics, and explaining digital intellectual property concepts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the dark side of the internet by explaining the darknet and describing network and application attacks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cyber safety by describing social media safety concepts and explaining social engineering as well as email and web browsing security.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal security by creating a cyber safety plan and explaining the importance of emergency readiness.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical hacking by describing cyber risk management strategies and explaining ethical hacking practices.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cyber incidents and investigations by describing cyber incident response methods and explaining computer forensics.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity careers by describing various types of jobs available and explaining how to get the job.
To earn this badge in Cybersecurity 1b students must master the following competencies: - Cybersecurity Threats - Laws & Ethics - The Dark side of the Internet - Cyber Safety - Personal Cybersecurity - Ethical Hacking - Cyber Incidents and Investigations - Cybersecurity Careers
The Walking Fitness badge indicates mastery of the Walking Fitness concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of setting fitness goals and creating a plan to achieve those goals by completing a self-assessment and developing personal goals along with a plan to achieve these goals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding proper walking form and training techniques by learning, utilizing and self-assessing on proper form and techniques for achieving fitness goals such as attaining target heart rate, overload, and progression of activity.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of walking safety and injury prevention by researching and utilizing safety guidelines, injury prevention techniques, and proper equipment.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of walking programs by researching and analyzing the benefits of various types of walking programs and utilizing one or more of these program types.
Complementary Practices to a Walking Program
Students will demonstrate an understanding of practices that complement a walking program by researching and utilizing practices, such as diet and cross-training, that enhance the fitness benefits of a walking program.
To earn this badge in Walking Fitness students must master the following competencies: - Goal Setting - Form and Training Techniques - Safety and Injury Prevention - Benefits of Walking Programs - Complementary Practices to a Walking Program
The VLACS Professional Partner Badge is awarded to professionals that host a Career Connections session, Job Shadow, Micro-Internship, or serve as an outside expert for a VLACS student. During these experiences, the professional provides student(s) with opportunities to develop career-related skills, learn about careers, and explore pathways to various careers. These experiences are available to all VLACS students and provide a valuable opportunity for them to get personalized exposure to different career options. Thank you for your participation!
To earn this badge the professional worked with a VLACS student on any of the following career-related learning opportunities. - Career Connections: Live online sessions where professionals share information regarding their job/career with a group of students and answer students' questions. - Job Shadow: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to observe the work environment and ask questions regarding the work and career. - Micro-Internship: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to ask questions about the work and career and experience the work environment by completing work-related tasks. - Outside Expert: Provides guidance as students master academic competencies related to the professional's area of expertise.
VLACS Professional Partners- Bronze Badge
The VLACS Professional Partners Bronze Badge is awarded to professionals that host any combination of 2 Career Connections sessions, Job Shadows, Micro-Internships, or serves as an outside expert for VLACS students. During these experiences, the professional provides student(s) with opportunities to develop career-related skills, learn about careers, and explore pathways to various careers. These experiences are available to all VLACS students and provide a valuable opportunity for them to get personalized exposure to different career options. Thank you for your participation!
To earn this badge the professional worked with VLACS students on any combination of two of the following career-related learning opportunities. - Career Connections: Live online sessions where professionals share information regarding their job/career with a group of students and answer students' questions. - Job Shadows: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to observe the work environment and ask questions regarding the work and career. - Micro-Internship: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to ask questions about the work and career and experience the work environment by completing work-related tasks. - Outside Expert: Provides guidance as students master academic competencies related to the professional's area of expertise.
The Startups and Innovations badge indicates mastery of the Startups and Innovations concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurial startups, models, and disruptive innovation by explaining entrepreneurial startups and the effects of disruptive innovation and defining startup models.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of service and product markets and competition by explaining the concept of minimum viable product and describing the competitive analysis process, its benefits, and why it is important to differentiate your business from others.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the kinds of entrepreneurial founders and the roles inside an entrepreneurial team by explaining the different kinds of entrepreneurial founders and explaining each of the roles inside of an entrepreneurial team.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing, pitch decks, and capital by explaining the marketing process, explaining the purpose and creation of pitch decks, and comparing finance and funding options.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the types of entrepreneurship by explaining the different kinds of entrepreneurs, the 5 harvests of an entrepreneur, and the opportunities available to entrepreneurs.
To earn this badge in Startups and Innovations, students must master the following competencies: - Startups, Models, Disruptive Innovation - Markets & Competition - Team Building - Marketing, Pitch Decks & Capital - Types of Entrepreneurs
Healthcare: Medical Technician Experience
The Healthcare: Medical Technician Experience badge indicates mastery of the Healthcare: Medical Technician Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of executing technician duties and responsibilities by examining technician duties and responsibilities and observing or participating in their implementation for patient care.
Technician Ethics and Professional Standards
Students will demonstrate an understanding of incorporating healthcare professional standards and ethics into patient care by explaining the ethical obligations that guide a medical technician’s professional conduct and compliance with professional standards.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge and skills required of a technician in a hospital, lab, or healthcare office by explaining the medical and scientific knowledge and the electronic and equipment skills required to support healthcare supervisors in the care of patients.
Technician Career Pathway and Growth Opportunities
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medical technician career pathways by exploring technician career options and pathways to a specific technician career, and ongoing growth opportunities within one or more career pathways.
To earn this badge in Healthcare: Medical Technician Experience, students must master the following competencies: - Medical Technician Duties - Technician Ethics and Professional Standards - Technician Knowledge and Skills - Technician Career Pathway and Growth Opportunities
The Future of Education badge indicates mastery of the Future of Education concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of education in the United States by describing the history and development of education, the impact of technology on education, and present-day structure of government as it pertains to education.
Distance, Blended, Personalized, and Adaptive Education
Students will demonstrate an understanding of different learning models by summarizing the history and software requirements of distance learning, differentiating between distance learning in higher ed, K12, and face-to-face environments, explaining blended, personalized, and adaptive learning, and comparing presentation methods in each model.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the future of technology in the classroom by describing the applications, impact, benefits, and limitations of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), robotics, and wearable technology in education and summarizing the career opportunities and pathways within AR, VR, and robotics.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career options and future application of education by describing education requirements and career paths in a brick-and-mortar institution and how they differ from higher education, the impact of advances in technology on both brick and mortar and distance learning, the global impact of distance learning, and the impact of various learning modalities on the future of education.
To earn this badge in Future of Education, students must master the following competencies: - United States History of Education - Distance, Blended, Personalized, and Adaptive Education - Technology in the Classroom - Career Options and Future Application
The Employability Skills badge indicates mastery of the Employability Skills concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Career Pathways (Requires Onsite Experience)
Students will demonstrate an understanding of preparing for a career by explaining the job, education, and skill requirements for that career and explore the chosen career through an onsite visit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace expectations and regulations in a career by explaining the regulations and expectations for that career.
Communication (Requires Onsite Experience)
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the effective communication utilized in a career by explaining the skills of written, oral and nonverbal communication; the techniques of listening, providing and receiving feedback, and asking questions for that career; and discussing communication techniques through at least two interactions with an outside expert or mentor.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the interpersonal skills that contribute to strong relationships by explaining the attributes of self-awareness and self-reflection and the skills of negotiation, decision-making, and understanding others point of view.
Teamwork and Collaboration (Requires Onsite Experience)
Students will demonstrate an understanding of teamwork and collaboration utilized in a career by explaining the concepts of common purpose and interdependence, the skills of flexibility and reliability for that career, and discussing teamwork and collaboration through at least two interactions with an outside expert or mentor.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of self-direction by explaining the concepts of goal-setting and assessment of progress towards that goal and the skills of prioritization and time management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creative problem solving by defining a problem, assessing the alternatives, making a decision and designing a solution to address the various needs of the stakeholders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the effective customer service utilized in a career by explaining the skills of using career-field knowledge and empathy to help customers and the techniques of conflict resolution.
To earn this badge in Employability Skills, students must master the following competencies: - Career Pathways (Requires Onsite Experience) - Workplace Expectations and Regulations - Communication (Requires Onsite Experience) - Interpersonal Skills - Teamwork and Collaboration (Requires Onsite Experience) - Self-Direction - Creative Problem Solving - Customer Service
The Job Shadow 1 badge indicates completion of competencies in careers related to the Job Shadow offering that was chosen by the student. Job Shadows are designed to allow students to observe career fields of interest. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of job shadow by explaining the responsibilities of a career and describing pathways into a career.
To receive a job shadow 1 badge, students complete a virtual or in-person job shadow. The job shadow consists of the following: - Learning about the career before shadowing - Preparing questions to be asked during the shadowing - Observing a professional at work or through a virtual informational interview - Reflection on the job shadow learning
The Micro-Internship 1 badge indicates completion of competencies in careers related to the Micro-Internship 1 offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of micro-internship by explaining the skills and knowledge associated with a career, explaining the prioritization of technical skills associated with a career, and describing the application of career skills through associated tasks or deliverables.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career tasks in Micro-Internship I by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete one of the following in the micro-internship concentration area that the student has chosen. - A VLACS-developed micro-internship - An experience where the student spends time at a business or organization to develop skills and learn concepts to meet specified learning outcomes - An internship or program sponsored by a business or organization where the student spends time on-site to develop skills and learn concepts related to a career The second and third options must be approved by VLACS to earn a badge.
The Career Connections badge indicates mastery of the Career Connections requirements and skills outlined in your course.
VLACS Professional Partners- Silver Badge
The VLACS Professional Partners Silver Badge is awarded to professionals that host any combination of 4 Career Connections sessions, Job Shadows, Micro-Internships, or serves as an outside expert for VLACS students. During these experiences, the professional provides student(s) with opportunities to develop career-related skills, learn about careers, and explore pathways to various careers. These experiences are available to all VLACS students and provide a valuable opportunity for them to get personalized exposure to different career options. Thank you for your participation!
To earn this badge the professional worked with VLACS students on any combination of four of the following career-related learning opportunities. - Career Connections: Live online sessions where professionals share information regarding their job/career with a group of students and answer students' questions. - Job Shadows: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to observe the work environment and ask questions regarding the work and career. - Micro-Internship: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to ask questions about the work and career and experience the work environment by completing work-related tasks. - Outside Expert: Provides guidance as students master academic competencies related to the professional's area of expertise.
The VLACS Professional Partners Gold Badge is awarded to professionals that host any combination of 6 Career Connections sessions, Job Shadows, Micro-Internships, or serves as an outside expert for VLACS students. During these experiences, the professional provides student(s) with opportunities to develop career-related skills, learn about careers, and explore pathways to various careers. These experiences are available to all VLACS students and provide a valuable opportunity for them to get personalized exposure to different career options. Thank you for your participation!
To earn this badge the professional worked with VLACS students on any combination of six of the following career-related learning opportunities. - Career Connections: Live online sessions where professionals share information regarding their job/career with a group of students and answer students' questions. - Job Shadows: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to observe the work environment and ask questions regarding the work and career. - Micro-Internship: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to ask questions about the work and career and experience the work environment by completing work-related tasks. - Outside Expert: Provides guidance as students master academic competencies related to the professional's area of expertise.
Micro Internships- UNH Tech Camp: Creating Virtual Reality Spaces
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH Tech Camp: Creating Virtual Reality Spaces indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Micro-Internship Training and Responsibilities
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a career addressed in the micro-internship by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a career addressed in the micro-internship by completing the micro internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete expectations of the UNH Tech Camp: Creating Virtual Reality Spaces, completing the following goals: - Students will be able to navigate and utilize the Cospaces VR software to create and view virtual experiences. - Students will demonstrate the ability to code with best practices in block and javascript coding languages to complete their final project. - Students will understand and apply quality feedback on each other's projects. - Students will work as a group to decide on and follow game design guidelines. - Students will create a multi layer project that includes both design and coding principles taught during the week. This will be showcased on Friday.
Micro Internships- UNH Tech Camp: Engineering Transportation for a Modern Society
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH Tech Camp: Engineering Transportation for a Modern Society indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students must complete VLACS requriements and expectations of the UNH Tech Camp: Engineering Transportation for a Modern Society. These include the following goals: - Students will be able to describe the relationship between the material’s function and its macroscopic properties (e.g., compressive and tensile strengths, reactivity, density.) - Students will be able to demonstrate and explain that for any pair of interacting objects, the force exerted by the first object on the second object is equal in strength to the force that the second object exerts on the first, but in the opposite direction (Newton’s third law). – Students will understand and apply the engineering design process through iterative hands on activities throughout the week. – Students will apply the concepts of statics and dynamics to a comprehensive project by the end of the week. - Students will demonstrate an understanding of a career addressed in the micro-internship by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career.
The Personal Training Experience badge indicates mastery of the Personal Training Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating goal-focused expectations for clients by analyzing a client's baseline health history and current fitness level, identifying client’s health goal, and creating a realistic plan to enable the client to reach identified goals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the requirement for being a highly qualified personal trainer by analyzing certifications and best business practices.
Targeted Workout Creation and Implementation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating and implementing targeted workout programs by developing fitness routines focused on flexibility, cardiovascular, and muscular training needs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of training special populations such as elderly, women who are pregnant, and those with specific injuries by creating modified exercise programs based on the needs and abilities of clients.
To earn this badge in Personal Training Experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Goal Setting with Clients - Personal Training Requirements - Targeted Workout Creation and Implementation - Training Special Populations
The Astronomy 1a badge indicates mastery of the Astronomy 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the universe by describing the theory on the origin of the universe, analyzing the matter in the universe, and describing the theories on the fate of the universe.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of studying the universe by explaining the application of the scientific method in astronomy, summarizing the impact of scientific research on society, and evaluating the proper procedures used in the field.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of celestial bodies by describing the movement of celestial bodies in the sky, describing Earth’s Moon, and describing the motion of the Earth.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of stars by describing the composition of stars, analyzing properties that characterize stars, and summarizing the life cycles of stars.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of galaxies by describing the types of galaxies in the universe, summarizing the organizations of galaxies, and explaining the properties of galaxies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Milky Way galaxy by explaining the characteristics of the Milky Way and describing the use of Gaia Mapping.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of black holes by describing the significance of black holes, summarizing the study of black holes, and explaining what happens at a black holes.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in space science by describing skills that are required to enter into space-related careers, differentiating careers that support space exploration, and creating an education plan in preparation for an astronomy career.
To earn this badge in Astronomy 1a students must master the following competencies: - The Universe - Studying the Universe - Celestial Bodies - Stars - Galaxies - The Milky Way Galaxy - Black Holes - Careers in Space Science
The Astronomy 1b badge indicates mastery of the Astronomy 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of space explorers by describing astronomy in ancient cultures, explaining the space race, and analyzing noteworthy U.S. space missions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the inner planets by explaining the formation of the solar system, comparing the unique features of the inner planets, and describing life on Earth.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the gas giants by describing the characteristics of the outer planets, differentiating the unique features of Jupiter and Saturn, and comparing the features of the outer planets with Earth.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the ice giants and the dwarf planets by differentiating the unique features of Uranus, Neptune, and the dwarf planets, and explaining the reclassification of Pluto.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Sun by describing the composition of the Sun, explaining solar activity, and describing solar eclipses.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of celestial objects by explaining the origin of comets, differentiating types of meteors, and describing the locations of asteroids.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of space programs by describing international space programs, and describing the International Space Station.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the future of space travel by describing plans for future space travel, evaluating likely habitable space locations, and summarizing technology that supports missions in space.
To earn this badge in Astronomy 1b students must master the following competencies: - History of Space Explorers - Inner Planets - The Gas Giants - The Ice Giants and the Dwarf Planets - The Sun - Celestial Objects - Space Programs - The Future of Space Travel
The Computing for College & Careers badge indicates mastery of the Computing for College & Careers concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Student will demonstrate conceptual understanding of career research by conducting research and producing presentations.
Student will demonstrate conceptual understanding of technology systems and operations by describing and analyzing hardware, software, and the internet.
Student will demonstrate basic keyboarding skills in speed and accuracy.
Student will demonstrate their conceptual understanding of data interpretation by analyzing charts including line charts, bar charts, pie charts, and organizational charts.
Student will demonstrate conceptual understanding of basic presentations by conducting research on select topics and producing multimedia presentations that can include formatting text, graphics, audio, video, tables, and charts.
Student will demonstrate conceptual understanding of basic spreadsheets by producing organized and informative spreadsheets that include the use of basic formatting, functions, formulas, and charts.
Student will demonstrate conceptual understanding of basic word processing by creating and formatting standard business word processing documents.
To earn this badge in Computing for College & Careers students must master the following competencies: - Career Research - Internet and Workstation Basics - Keyboarding Skills - Managing Information - Presentations - Spreadsheets - Word Processing
The Creative Writing Experience badge indicates mastery of the Creative Writing Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of critical reading by analyzing texts from a variety of creative writing genres for mood and tone, structure, theme, and point of view.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creative nonfiction by writing a piece of creative nonfiction that uses narrative elements and structures to address a specific audience.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of fiction by writing a short story that uses setting, plot, dialogue, and descriptions to convey theme.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of poetry by writing poems that use figurative language, structure/form, and word choice to convey theme, mood, and tone.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the writing process by creating a piece of writing through prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
To earn this Creative Writing Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. These are the competencies to be mastered: - Reading Like a Writer - Creative Nonfiction - Fiction - Poetry - Writing Process
The Digital Photography 1b Experience badge indicates mastery of the Digital Photography 1b experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of style and genre in photography by comparing and contrasting stylistic characteristics of different genres of photography.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the workflow used by professional photographers by examining methods photographers use for organizing, post-processing, and publishing images.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of composition by applying and analyzing the impact of visual elements and principles of design in original compositions and by critiquing the photos of others.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role that communities and collaboration play in their growth as a photographer by identifying opportunities to network with other photographers and explaining how these opportunities can help them develop as a photographer.
Students will gain an understanding of how to create a professional portfolio by developing an artist's statement, selecting photographs and organizing photographs to create a final portfolio of their work.
To earn this badge in Digital Photography 1b experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Style and Genre - Workflow - Composition - Communities and Collaboration - Professional Portfolio
The Digital Photography 1a Experience badge indicates mastery of the Digital Photography 1a Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of various composition guidelines related to photography by identifying composition rules, explaining how photographers use composition rules, identifying the use of composition guidelines in the photographs of others and producing original digital photographs that utilize these techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the origins of photography by examining key developments in the history of photography and making predictions about future advancements in the field of photography.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of natural and artificial lighting in photography by providing examples of both types of lighting, explaining strategies to use when taking photos in both artificial and natural lighting, and taking original photographs to utilize both artificial and natural lighting.
Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic operations and settings on a digital camera by explaining how aperture and shutter speed are measured and using aperture, shutter speed and the various modes of a camera to take original digital photographs.
To earn this badge in Digital Photography 1a Experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Composition - History of Photography - Lighting - Technical and Operational Aspects
The Earth Space Science Experience badge indicates mastery of the Earth Space Science Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of matter and energy by describing the atomic structure and forces, explaining the phases and transformations of matter, and relating the processes of energy transference to the phases of matter.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of climate and weather by explaining the water cycle, describing Earth’s atmosphere, and comparing weather and climate.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of fresh water by describing freshwater systems, explaining water quality, and describing water conservation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of our universe by describing features of the universe, summarizing the exploration and origins of our universe, and explaining stars and elements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of rocks and minerals by explaining mineral identification, describing the rock formation and the implications of mining, and evaluating soil characteristics and classification.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of geologic time by explaining the geologic time scale, differentiating theories on the origin and evolution of life, and describing the coevolution of Earth’s systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the oceans by describing the characteristics of the oceans, comparing ocean movements, and explaining ocean interactions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of our solar system by describing solar system formation, explaining the forces in our solar system, describing celestial objects, and explaining the Earth-sun-moon system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the geosphere by describing the composition and structure of the geosphere, explaining the carbon cycle, and differentiating plate movement and boundaries.
To earn this Marine Science Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Matter and Energy - Climate and Weather - Fresh Water - Our Universe - Rocks and Minerals - Geologic Time - The Oceans - Our Solar System - The Geosphere
The Economics Experience badge indicates mastery of the Economics Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of key macroeconomic concepts including the business cycle, monetary and fiscal policy, global trade, and externalities by analyzing the economic interactions between the government, its citizens, and the rest of the world.
Student will demonstrate understanding of the interaction between the factors of production and market forces by identifying the resources needed for producing goods and services and predicting how their cost and availability will impact supply, business profitability, and economic growth.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of money management, spending, credit, saving, and investing in a free market economy by creating investment and/or budget plans.
Student will demonstrate understanding and application of the economic concepts of supply and demand by creating and analyzing graphs.
To earn this badge in Economics Experience students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Macroeconomics - Microeconomics - Personal Finance - Supply and demand
The Marine Science badge indicates mastery of the Marine Science concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ocean properties by describing the study of aquatic ecosystems, describing the abiotic and biotic factors of aquatic ecosystems, and explaining the properties of seawater.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ocean and atmosphere interactions by describing the theory of plate tectonics and ocean formation, explaining the impacts of weather, explaining the impacts of climate, and explaining the relationship between ocean and atmosphere.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ocean movement by explaining types of seasonal and successional change, describing elements of ocean energy, and describing coastline dynamics.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ocean life by explaining marine biodiversity and natural selection, describing characteristics of marine populations, and analyzing interactions within marine habitats.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ocean interactions by describing connections between marine ecosystems and energy exchange, explaining relationships among marine organisms, and describing the human impact on the marine environment.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of conservation by explaining marine conservation issues, analyzing types of marine resources, and describing the protection of the ocean.
To earn this badge in Marine Science students must master the following competencies: - Ocean Properties - Ocean and Atmosphere Interactions - Ocean Movement - Ocean Life - Ocean Interactions - Conservation
The English 1 Experience badge indicates mastery of the English 1 Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of language and structure in writing by describing the literary devices used in a piece of writing, describing the structure of a piece of writing, and creating a piece using literary devices and structure.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of narrative writing by analyzing a narrative and creating a story using narrative elements and devices.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of crafting an argument by conducting research through source evaluation and documentation, formulating rhetorical appeals appropriate to audience and purpose, and delivering a presentation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of literary analysis by explaining an author’s use of diction to achieve a purpose in a poem or creative nonfiction piece, and applying the writing process to an essay.
To earn this English 1 Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Language and Structure in Writing - Narrative Writing - Crafting an Argument - Literary Analysis
The English 2 Experience badge indicates mastery of the English 2 Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of crafting a narrative by analyzing an author’s diction and tone, explaining narrative point of view, describing plot structures, and creating a story using narrative elements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of research and structure in writing by evaluating resources, documenting research, explaining supporting evidence, and creating a structured essay following an outline.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of critiques by analyzing the development of theme in texts, explaining suspense techniques used in films, and creating a film critique
Students will demonstrate an understanding of argumentative writing by explaining the foundations of a strong argument, describing persuasive appeals in argumentative writing, and creating a structured essay following an outline.
To earn this English 2 Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Crafting a Narrative - Research and Structure in Writing - Critiques - Argumentative Writing
The English 3 Experience badge indicates mastery of the English 3 Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of literary interpretation by explaining interpretation strategies, comparing interpretations of Shakespearean drama, and describing representations of nineteenth-century American culture in literature.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of informative texts by summarizing an informative text using textual evidence, formulating a response using multiple sources of information in different media or formats, and creating a structured informative text following an outline.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of narrative writing by analyzing an author’s craft and structure within a story, and creating a story using narrative techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of poetry by comparing the treatment of similar themes or topics within contemporary American poems, explaining historical and cultural influences on early-twentieth-century poetry, and creating a multimedia presentation on poetry analysis.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of rhetoric and research by analyzing a speaker’s use of persuasive appeals, explaining the themes and purpose of a presidential address, evaluating source credibility, and documenting research.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the argumentative writing process by formulating the elements of an argument, creating a structured argumentative essay following an outline, explaining the process of revision, and creating a multimedia presentation to deliver an argument.
To earn this English 3 Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Literary Interpretation: - Informative Texts - Narrative Writing - Poetry - Rhetoric and Research - The Argumentative Writing Process
The English 4 Experience badge indicates mastery of the English 4 Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of storytelling in literary texts by describing the development of characters and plot, explaining the impact of word choice on literary texts, evaluating interpretations of a source text, and creating a narrative using the six traits of storytelling.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of explanatory writing by explaining the constitutional principles and legal reasoning in seminal United States texts, evaluating source relevance, integrating source information into a text, and creating a structured explanatory text following an outline.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of poetry and perspectives by analyzing the impact of structural and literary devices on a poem’s theme, creating a poem incorporating structural elements and poetic devices, and comparing eighteenth-century American cultural perspectives.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the argumentative writing process by creating an outline with research following an organizational pattern, creating a written argument strengthened by evidence and audience awareness, presenting a revised argument supported by an infographic, and explaining the importance of understanding point of view.
To earn this badge in English 4 Experience students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Storytelling in Literary Texts - Explanatory Writing - Poetry and Perspective - The Argumentative Writing Process
Filmmaking Bootcamp using Adobe Premiere Experience
The Filmmaking Bootcamp using Adobe Premiere Experience badge indicates mastery of the Filmmaking Bootcamp using Adobe Premiere Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of storytelling in filmmaking by explaining story structure, visual language, and the 3-basic shot sizes of filmmaking and by creating short and visual stories.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of editing in filmmaking by using Adobe Workspace to use create and edit a story.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of filmmaking cinematography by explaining shooting basics, basic set safety measures, and how to use cinematography settings and sound effectively.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of filmmaking production & dialogue by explaining the pre-production process, shooting process, and writing a dialogue scene.
To earn this badge in Filmmaking Bootcamp using Adobe Premiere Experience students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Filmmaking Storytelling - Filmmaking Editing - Cinematography - Filmmaking Production & Dialogue
The Fitness Lifestyle Design Experience badge indicates mastery of the Fitness Lifestyle Design Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of movement patterns by connecting movement skills to movement patterns and the health benefits of physical activity.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of movement principles by using movement strategies to develop a FITT plan to address strategies for improved performance during a physical activity.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the management of movement by explaining self management skills connected with achieving and maintaining health and performance related fitness.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of fitness responsibility by explaining responsible and respectful behaviors that address the physical health of self and others in a variety of lifelong physical activities.
Students will demonstrate understanding of nutritional needs by accessing credible nutrition information and using it to plan meals, interpret food labels, and decipher their individual nutritional needs and values.
To earn this badge in Fitness Lifestyle Design Experience students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Movement Patterns - Movement Principles - Management of Movement - Fitness Behaviors - Nutritional Needs
The Flexibility Experience badge indicates mastery of the Flexibility Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of fitness by setting and working towards specific, realistic fitness goals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the types, purpose and benefits of flexibility training practices by researching and analyzing various techniques and developing and implementing a flexibility plan that contributes to overall health and wellness.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of of one or more activities that increase flexibility and fitness by exploring specific activities and the benefits of those activities such as yoga and pilates.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and benefits of cross training as it relates to flexibility by examining and analyzing various cross training and nutritional practices and their benefits.
To earn this badge in Flexibility Experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship: - Fitness Assessment and Goal Setting - The Benefits of Flexibility Training - Increasing Flexibility - Cross Training and Nutrition Flexibility is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Coaching Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59458fec2def2f5283be71) - [Personal Training Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59482a8dce9d1adde5caad)
The History of the Holocaust Experience badge indicates mastery of the History of the Holocaust Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how perpetrators are brought to justice for the crimes of genocide and what is being done to prevent future atrocities by analyzing the Nuremberg Trials, modern day genocides, and modern day institutions devoted to bringing perpetrators to justice and preventing future genocides.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of factors that may lead to persecution of ethnic, racial, religious, or other groups by analyzing the rise and influence of Antisemitism in Western Europe and the role it played in the rise of the Nazi Party.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the process of genocide undertaken by the Nazi Party by describing and analyzing the process perpetrators take to demonize, isolate, and exterminate targeted victims.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the aftermath of genocide on its victims by analyzing the process of liberating victims and the path to recovery that victims undertake.
To earn this badge in History of the Holocaust Experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship: - Justice and Prevention - Persecution - Process of Genocide - Victims: Liberation & Recovery
The Introduction to Coaching Experience badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to Coaching Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earning 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of team building and leveraging opportunities in coaching to teaching lessons that are applicable beyond the sports venue by analyzing the effectiveness of various team building activities and identifying aspects of various sports that translate to other areas in life.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of quality core coaching values and practices by analyzing coaching techniques and practices, identifying positive coaching characteristics, and developing a coaching philosophy.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of safe training techniques related to sport and exercise by researching safe techniques for various sports and designing practice plans that encompass appropriate drills and exercises.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sport specific technique, training and nutrition by analyzing and identifying proper mechanics and nutritional habits related to sport specific movements.
To earn this badge in Introduction to Coaching Experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship: - Building a Team - Coaching Philosophy - Coaching Safe Techniques - Team Conditioning and Nutrition
The Introduction to Nursing 1 Experience badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to Nursing 1 Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earning 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic functions of a nurse by researching and identifying the skills needed to be a successful nurse, the characteristics of a successful nurse as well as the many career options afforded through nursing.
Nursing Terminology, Equipment and Procedures
Students will demonstrate an understanding of common medical terminologies and equipment, tests and procedures used in nursing by researching and illustrating how they support and enhance the daily practice of a nursing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the major systems within the human body by analyzing the basic anatomical features, principle functions, and role the system plays within the human body.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic illnesses, injuries and diseases along with treatment by researching preventative and health promoting strategies as well as physical and pharmaceutical treatment.
To earn this badge in Introduction to Nursing 1 Experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship: - Nursing Roles and Responsibilities - Nursing Terminology, Equipment and Procedures - Anatomy Basics - Disease, Illness & Pharmacology
The Introduction to Nursing 1 badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to Nursing 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earning 0.5 high school credit.
To earn this badge in Introduction to Nursing 1, students must master the following competencies: - Nursing Roles and Responsibilities - Nursing Terminology, Equipment and Procedures - Anatomy Basics - Disease, Illness & Pharmacology
The Introduction to Nursing 2 badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to Nursing 2 concepts and skills outlined below and earning 0.5 high school credit.
Holistic Approaches to Nursing and Human Health
Students will demonstrate an understanding of holistic approaches to nursing and human health by researching and discussing a nurse's role and importance in whole person patient care, disease prevention and nursing theories.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a nurse’s role in patient diagnosis and care plan creation, implementation and evaluation by researching and discussing the various types of patient assessments, credible resources, symptom assessments and practicing calculation and analyzation of measurements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a nurse’s role in the delivery and prioritization of care to properly treat patients by researching and discussing health records, effective listening skills, and patient evaluation and instruction.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the emotional components of the nursing profession as they impact the nurse as an individual and the nurse as a caregiver to patients by researching and discussing the stages of change, grieving, end of life care, time and stress management, and crisis management.
Responsibilities and Legal and Ethical Issues
Students will demonstrate an understanding of nurses’ responsibilities and legal and ethical issues by researching and discussing appropriate behavior in the workplace, controversial medical issues and employability.
To earn this badge in Introduction to Nursing 2, students must master the following competencies: - Holistic Approaches to Nursing and Human Health - Patient Diagnosis and Care Plans - Delivery and Prioritization of Care - Emotional Components of Nursing - Responsibilities and Legal and Ethical Issues
The Introduction to Sociology Experience badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to Sociology Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will gain an understanding of Social Construction and Social Stratification by examining their role in patterns of group relations.
Social Structure and Status within Society
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of social structure and status within society, group interactions and individual lives and how these impact group behavior and deviance.
The Impact of Culture on Individuals, Groups, and Social Structure
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of culture within societies and how culture impacts groups and individual development, beliefs and behavior.
The Understanding and History of Sociology
Student will demonstrate an understanding of the principles and theories that form the foundation of sociological perspectives and how these have evolved over time.
To earn this badge in Introduction to Sociology Experience students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Social Stratification and Society - Social Structure and Status within Society - The Impact of Culture on Individuals, Groups, and Social Structure - The Understanding and History of Sociology
The Journalism 1a Experience badge indicates mastery of the Journalism 1a Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the various types of journalism and media by describing journalism throughout history and the evolution of the kinds of media used in journalism.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the freedom of the press and the use of rhetoric in news reporting by describing the protections enjoyed by journalists and rhetorical tools and explaining how rhetoric is used in journalism.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of photojournalism and freelance journalism by describing the purpose and impact of photojournalism and freelance journalism and explaining the pros and cons of freelance journalism.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of documentary journalism and ethical considerations for citizen journalists by describing documentary journalism and its purposes and explaining the ethical considerations of reporting news.
To earn this badge in Journalism 1a Experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship: - History of Journalism - Laws, Ethics, and Bias - Photojournalism and Freelancing - Documentaries and Citizen Journalism
The Life Management Skills Experience badge indicates mastery of the Life Management Skills Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of managing physical and mental health by explaining the impact of healthy habits on overall wellness, explaining the body and mind connection, and describing strategies for meeting health goals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of avoiding and minimizing risky behaviors by summarizing factors that influence behavior, explaining the access of information and services to enhance health, and describing disease prevention.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of family and community health by describing the use of interpersonal communication skills to enhance health, explaining the elements of health care plans, and explaining advocacy for family and community health to avoid health risks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthy eating by explaining the benefits of healthy eating habits, explaining tools for eating healthy, and summarizing strategies for healthy food choices.
Creating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating and maintaining healthy relationships by explaining the importance of treating others with dignity and respect, explaining the avoidance of substance abuse, and summarizing the daily practices of health-enhancing behaviors.
To earn this Life Management Skills Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. Competencies: - Managing Physical and Mental Health - Avoiding and Minimizing Risky Behaviors - Family and Community Health - Healthy Eating - Creating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships
The Lifetime and Leisure Sports Experience badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to Lifetime and Leisure Sports Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective physical fitness by assessing their physical fitness, creating and participating in a 12 week exercise program and analyzing and identifying ways to improve their diet to meet their fitness needs.
Students will demonstrate understanding of the basic styles, skills, movements and rules in martial arts by researching the various forms of armed and unarmed martial arts and performing basic unarmed martial arts skills and movements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of gymnastics and associated conditioning by examining gymnastics judging, scoring, rules, choreography; choreographing a routine; and researching and practicing conditioning techniques including pilates.
Students will demonstrate understanding of water activities, skills and safety by describing, discussing and explaining the various rules and safety guidelines of water activities and recording themselves performing various swim strokes.
To earn this badge in Lifetime and Leisure Sports Experience students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Basics of Physical Fitness - Benefits of Martial Arts - Basics of Gymnastics and Pilates - Water Activities
The Personal Fitness Experience badge indicates mastery of the Personal Fitness Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the application of movement by explaining proper movement techniques associated with exercises addressing the health and performance elements of fitness.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of fitness responsibility by incorporating personal and social behaviors into their fitness goals and plans.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of movement concepts by connecting movement concepts to tactics for improved performance during a physical activity.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of movement skills by connecting movement skills to movement patterns and the physical and cognitive benefits of movement.
To earn this badge in Personal Fitness Experience students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Application of Movement - Fitness Responsibility - Movement Concepts - Movement Skills
The Physical Science Experience badge indicates mastery of the Physical Science Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of motion by describing rates of motion, explaining forces and friction, describing momentum, and differentiating forms of energy.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of waves by summarizing the properties of waves, describing characteristics of mechanical waves, and explaining components of electromagnetic waves.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of electricity by describing electrical charges, describing electrical current and circuits, explaining electromagnetism, and comparing energy resources.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of classifying matter by explaining the states of matter, describing properties of matter, and describing the properties of atoms.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of chemical properties by relating electrons and bonding, explaining chemical formulas, and describing properties of acids and bases.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of chemical reactions by describing chemical reaction classification, explaining energy and reaction rates, and describing radioactivity.
To earn this Physical Science Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. Competencies: - Motion - Waves - Electricity - Classifying Matter - Chemical Properties - Chemical Reactions
The Running Experience badge indicates mastery of the Running Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
The student will demonstrate understanding of how to set running goals by completing a fitness plan and developing goals.
Running Principles, Form and Techniques to Enhance Running
The student will demonstrate an understanding of proper running principles, form and exercise techniques to enhance running by analyzing research and comparing the ideal running form to their form.
The student will will demonstrate an understanding of running guidelines and equipment for running safety by assessing the dangers of running and critiquing ways of staying safe.
The student will demonstrate understanding of the benefits of running by analyzing the mental and physical benefits of running.
Improving Running Through Diet, Exercise, and Cross-Training
The student will demonstrate an understand how to improve running through diet, exercise, and cross-training by researching various types of cross-training and assessing the benefits of involvement in various forms of cross-training.
To earn this badge in Running Experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship: - Setting Running Goals - Running Principles, Form and Techniques to Enhance Running - Rules and Safety - Benefits of Running - Improving Running Through Diet, Exercise, and Cross-Training Running is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Coaching Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59458fec2def2f5283be71) - [Personal Training Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59482a8dce9d1adde5caad)
The Strength Training Experience badge indicates mastery of the Strength Training Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal fitness assessment by conducting and reflecting on a pre- and post- assessment of their fitness levels.
Strength Training as a Part of Overall Wellness
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of strength training in an overall wellness plan by identifying and analyzing how various strength training components interact with other areas of wellness.
Strength Training Principles and Techniques
Students will demonstrate an understanding of strength training principles and safe and effective techniques by designing and implementing safe and effective strength training routines to meet various goals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of strength training for the entire body by identifying and analyzing major muscle groups and by developing and implementing whole body strength training routines.
To earn this badge in Strength Training Experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship: - Personal Fitness Assessment - Strength Training as a Part of Overall Wellness - Strength Training Principles and Techniques - Whole Body Strength Training Strength Training is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Coaching Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59458fec2def2f5283be71) - [Personal Training Preparation](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e59482a8dce9d1adde5caad)
Theater, Cinema & Film Production Experience
The Theater, Cinema & Film Production Experience badge indicates mastery of the Theater, Cinema & Film Production Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the economic impact of film and theater by examining and discussing the production process and its economic impact.
Students will demonstrate an understand of film history, theory and criticism by examining the similarities and differences between film theory and film criticism over time.
Students will demonstrate understanding of script and theater genre by explaining how historical and cultural accuracy are balanced with the elements of storytelling in film and theater.
Students will demonstrate understanding of career opportunities within film and theater by examining the range of skills required and opportunities available in the worlds of film and theater.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of religion, myth and philosophy on theater by analyzing the influences that religion, myth & philosophy play in the development of theater.
To earn this badge in Theater, Cinema & Film Production Experience students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Economic Impact and Film Genre - Film History, Theory and Criticism - Scripts and Theater Genre - Skills & Careers in Film and Theater - Understanding Theater
The Theater, Cinema & Film Production badge indicates mastery of the Theater, Cinema & Film Production concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
To earn this badge in Theater, Cinema & Film Production students must master the following competencies: - Economic Impact and Film Genre - Film History, Theory and Criticism - Scripts and Theater Genre - Skills & Careers in Film and Theater - Understanding Theater
The US Government Experience badge indicates mastery of the US Government Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship by describing the impact of active citizenship in a representative government, explaining natural and legal rights of citizens, and explaining the responsibilities of citizenship.
Foundations of the United States and New Hampshire Government
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of the United States and New Hampshire government by describing political philosophies of the founding documents, explaining the impact of perspectives on government and individual rights, and comparing the United States and the New Hampshire Constitution.
Legislative and Executive Branches of the United States and New Hampshire Government
Students will demonstrate an understanding the legislative and executive branches of the United States and New Hampshire government by explaining the organization and function of the legislative branches of the United States and New Hampshire, explaining the organization and function of the executive branches of the United States and New Hampshire, and describing the methods for citizens to impact public policy.
Judicial Branches of the United States and New Hampshire Government
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the organization and function of the judicial branches of the United States and New Hampshire government by explaining the organization and function of the United States and New Hampshire judicial branches and explaining the impact of the judicial branch on civil rights and universal human rights.
To earn this US Government Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship - Foundations of the United States and New Hampshire Government - Legislative and Executive Branches of the United States and New Hampshire Government - Judicial Branches of the United States and New Hampshire Government
The US History Experience badge indicates mastery of the US History Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Reconstruction and Westward Expansion by explaining factors that led to the Civil War and Westward Expansion, and describing the impact of government actions on individuals during Reconstruction and Westward Expansion.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Second Industrial Revolution by explaining causes of the Second Industrial Revolution, analyzing the resulting social impact of economic expansion in the United States, and summarizing resulting labor and social reform movements.
The Impact of War on Domestic and Foreign Policy
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of war on domestic and foreign policy by describing United States foreign policy before World War I, summarizing the causes of World War I and the impacts of United States participation, and explaining United States domestic policy during World War I.
Impact of the Economy on Cultural Change
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of the economy on cultural change by explaining the impact of economic factors on American culture and society between World War I and World War II, and describing the reflection of American values in cultural trends
United States Intervention in Foreign Conflict
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the United States' intervention in foreign conflict by explaining the change in United States foreign policy in response to World War II, describing the United States’ response to the Holocaust, and analyzing the impact of United States foreign policy during World War II.
Containing Communism and Preventing Nuclear Attack
Students will demonstrate an understanding of containing communism and preventing nuclear attack by explaining foreign policy related to the Korean War, describing the consequences of the Cold War for American society, and analyzing American disillusionment during the Vietnam War.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Civil Rights Movement by describing Civil Rights Movement leaders and methods, summarizing events of the Civil Rights Era, and analyzing the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on marginalized groups.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of the Modern Era by analyzing social and environmental issues of the Modern Era.
New Hampshire's Role in International Democracy
Students will demonstrate an understanding of New Hampshire's role in international diplomacy by explaining New Hampshire’s role in events leading to the settlement of the Russo-Japanese War.
To earn this US History Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Reconstruction and Westward Expansion - The Second Industrial Revolution - The Impact of War on Domestic and Foreign Policy - Impact of the Economy on Cultural Change - United States Intervention in Foreign Conflict - Containing Communism and Preventing Nuclear Attack - The Civil Rights Movement - Challenges of the Modern Era - New Hampshire's Role in International Democracy
The Walking Fitness Experience badge indicates mastery of the Walking Fitness Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
To earn this badge in Walking Fitness Experience students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship: - Goal Setting - Form and Training Techniques - Safety and Injury Prevention - Benefits of Walking Programs - Complementary Practices to a Walking Program
The Applied Engineering 1a badge indicates mastery of the Applied Engineering 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the field of engineering by describing engineering, its history and its impact on social, cultural, political, and economic landscapes throughout history, and explaining how and why technological development and diffusion have rapidly increased.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of electricity and circuits by summarizing the science of electricity, describing formulas and the application of electricity, explaining electronic calculations and components, and diagramming circuits.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of engineering tools and safety by describing tools and equipment used by engineers, identifying and utilizing the steps to the scientific method, and explaining safety protocols, rules and regulations found in a lab or workplace.
Engineering Design Process and Application
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the engineering design process and application by identifying and describing the steps in the engineering design process and explaining and applying engineering drawings, models and prototypes.
To earn this badge in Applied Engineering 1a students must master the following competencies: - Introduction to Engineering - Electricity and Circuits - Engineering Tools and Safety - Engineering Design Process and Application Applied Engineering is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Robotics](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e58108aec2def2f5283758b) - [Engineering](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5943c68dce9d1adde5ca03)
The Personal Financial Literacy badge indicates mastery of the Personal Financial Literacy concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the factors influencing career choices by summarizing factors influencing career choices, explaining factors impacting earnings, explaining the impact of paying taxes, and describing the impact of a budget.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the time to spend and save by describing factors influencing consumer purchasing decisions, explaining considerations for saving money, explaining the purpose of government regulations, and describing interest rates and inflation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the use of credit by describing types of credit, describing types of personal loans, explaining the relationship between credit reports and credit scores, and explaining the management of debt.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of managing risk by describing options to grow the money, explaining the connection between taking risks and growing the money, describing the types of insurance, and explaining avoidance of identity theft.
To earn this badge in Personal Financial Literacy students must master the following competencies: - Factors Influencing Career Choices - The Time to Spend and Save - The Use of Credit - Managing Risk
Introduction to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
The Introduction to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of robots and factory applications of robots by explaining robotics, the history of robotic development, the use of robots in factories, and the risks and outcomes of robot use in manufacturing and by describing careers in robotics and manufacturing with robotics.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of robotic applications in healthcare and farming by explaining the development and impact of these applications and their benefits and challenges and by describing careers in healthcare with robotics.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of robotic applications in gaming and driving by explaining applications of robots in gameplay and driving, the benefits and challenges of these applications, and the connections of robots in gaming and driving to other fields and by describing careers in gaming and driving applications of robots.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of robotic applications at home and in school by evaluating the application of robots at home and in school, comparing the benefits and challenges of robots at home and in school, and identifying careers in the application of robots in school.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global impact of robots and singularity by explaining the concept of singularity and the global impact of robots, the ethics of robotic use globally, the benefits and challenges of robotic use globally, predictions and arguments in singularity, and the future of robotics.
To earn this badge in Introduction to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, students must master the following competencies: - Robots: Introduction and in Factories - Robots: Healthcare and On the Farm - Robots : Game Play and Driving - Robots: At Home and at School - Robots : Global Impact & Singularity
The Wearable and Implantable Technologies badge indicates mastery of the Wearable and Implantable Technologies concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of wearable technology by examining the ethics surrounding the use of the different types of wearable devices, summarizing the history of the wearable device, explaining the components of wearable devices, and explaining the role the battery plays in a wearable device.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of product design of wearables by explaining the operating system and key technologies integrated into wearable devices, describing the development process and design considerations for wearable technologies, and describing potential career opportunities within wearable technology development.
Wearable Technologies in Healthcare, Fitness, and Sports
Students will demonstrate an understanding of wearable technologies in the healthcare, fitness, and sports industries by examining the applications used in these industries, describing the smartwatch, assessing the risks and benefits of utilizing wearable technologies in these industries, and identifying wearable technologies career opportunities within the healthcare, fitness and sports industries.
Wearable Technologies in Public Safety, Military, and Fashion
Students will demonstrate an understanding of wearable technologies in the public safety, military, and fashion industries by examining the application and use of wearable technologies within these industries, assessing the risks and benefits of wearable technologies in the military, and describing wearable technologies career opportunities in the fashion industry.
Wearable Technologies in Education and Business
Students will demonstrate an understanding of wearable technologies in education and business by examining the applications and use of wearable technologies in the fields, assessing the benefits and risks of using wearable technologies in these fields, and describing wearable technology career opportunities in business.
To earn this badge in Wearable and Implantable Technologies students must master the following competencies: - Introduction to Wearable Technologies - Designing Wearables - Wearable Technologies in Healthcare, Fitness, and Sports - Wearable Technologies in Public Safety, Military, and Fashion - Wearable Technologies in Education and Business
Drones Remote Pilot Certification Preparation
The Drones Remote Pilot Certification Preparation badge indicates mastery of the Drones Remote Pilot Certification Preparation concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the drone remote pilot certification by identifying the location and registration requirements of the exam, explaining the key terms associated with drone use, describing the personal and commercial use of drones, and evaluating the need for insurance and the associated costs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of regulations and operating guidelines for drone remote pilot certification by describing the FAA and key aviation terms, summarizing the relevant regulations and operating guidelines explaining the roles and responsibilities of the drone remote piloting crew, and describing the documentation and repercussions of document falsification with regards to certification.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of airspace use and optimal flight conditions for drones and remote pilot certification by describing terms associated with airspace, navigation, air traffic control and weather, explaining the location of airspace information and weather conditions, assessing the current airspace through observations of both physical and weather related conditions, and summarizing the navigating guidelines associated with regulated and unregulated airspace.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of load, performance, and operation for drone remote pilot certification by applying the factors to determine speed, altitude, load factor, weight, and stall speed for drone remote pilot certification, summarizing the communication system used, explaining the importance of the preflight checklist and situational awareness assessment, and summarizing the documentation needed for the safety management system, record keeping, and drone manufacturers information for drone remote pilot certification.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career options within the drone and remote pilot industry for drone and remote pilot certification by describing the roles and responsibilities of the careers in the industry such as: instructors, pilots photographers, and technicians, and summarizing drone military applications.
To earn this badge in Drones Remote Pilot Certification Preparation students must master the following competencies: - Introduction to Drone Remote Piloting - Regulations and Operating Guidelines - Pre Flight Evaluations - Load, Performance and Operation - Drone Careers
The History of Gaming and Esports badge indicates mastery of the Esports and History of Gaming and Esports concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Atari and Origins of the Gaming Industry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Atari and the origins of the gaming industry by summarizing the early development of the gaming industry, describing the gaming foundation created by Atari, and summarizing the social impact of gaming.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Nintendo gaming company by explaining the rise of Nintendo, summarizing the history of Nintendo games, and describing careers in game design.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Super Nintendo and Sega by describing the rise of Sega, explaining the changes in game dimensions, and summarizing careers as a video game tester.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Playstation by explaining the components of Playstation’s success, describing video game ratings, and summarizing the careers as video game writer or artist.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of XBox gaming by describing the XBox as industry competition, explaining approaches to releasing a game, and summarizing careers as a video game programmer.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Wii and Kinect by explaining the introduction of active gaming, describing active gaming success and failures, and summarizing the impact of gaming on health.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mobile games by explaining the impact of mobile gaming, describing the principles of gamification, and summarizing careers in game app development.
The Advent of Augmented and Virtual Reality Gaming
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the advent of augmented and virtual reality gaming by explaining the differences in augmented and virtual reality, describing potential futures of augmented and virtual reality, and summarizing careers in augmented and virtual reality game development.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of esports by explaining development of esports, describing careers in the esports industry, and summarizing factors regarding esports games.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the inside of the esports industry by explaining features of the esports industry, describing opportunities available within esports, and summarizing culture within esports.
To earn this badge in History of Gaming and Esports students must master the following competencies: - Atari and Origins of the Gaming Industry - The Nintendo Gaming Company - Super Nintendo and Sega - Playstation - XBox Gaming - Wii and Kinect - Mobile Games - The Advent of Augmented and Virtual Reality Gaming - The Evolution of ESports - Inside the ESports Industry
Flying Cars and the Future of Transportation
The Flying Cars and the Future of Transportation badge indicates mastery of the Flying Cars and the Future of Transportation concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of our current transportation systems by evaluating our current transportation modes and their limitations and disadvantages, future modes of transportation, the new technology evaluation process, and the technology adoption curve.
Flying Cars, Self-Driving Cars and Society
Students will demonstrate an understanding of flying cars and self-driving cars and their impact on society by explaining flying and autonomous vehicles, the pros and cons of flying cars, the levels of autonomous driving, driving features, technologies and algorithms, the risks and benefits of human-driven cars and self driving cars, ethical dilemmas, acceptance in society, and careers in the industry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of drones, hyperloop, and jetpacks by analyzing careers in the industry, the historical developments, advances, safety risks, and impact of drones on jobs.
Supersonic Jets, Personal Rapid Transit, Supercavitation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of supersonic jets, personal rapid transit, and supercavitation by analyzing their function, adoption in society, the pros and cons of each, jet systems, rapid transit systems, supersonic designs, and careers in the industry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of space and interstellar travel by describing space exploration and it’s costs and benefits, careers in space travel, the use of rockets, challenges of reusable rockets, and by describing the feasibility, pros and cons, and theories of interstellar travel.
To earn this badge in Flying Cars and the Future of Transportation, students must master the following competencies: - Evaluating Our Transportation - Flying Cars, Self-Driving Cars and Society - Drones, Hyperloop, Jetpacks - Supersonic Jets, Personal Rapid Transit, Supercavitation -Space Travel, Interstellar Travel
The International Business badge indicates mastery of the International Business concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of global commerce by explaining fundamentals of global business dependency, describing global business involvement methods, and explaining influences on global commerce.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of international finance by describing monetary systems and explaining global banking strategies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of regional economic integration by describing government intervention on global business, explaining government impact on global business, and explaining considerations for economic integration.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of trade relations by describing types of trade agreements and explaining degrees of global competition
Students will demonstrate an understanding of international legal agreements by describing international laws, explaining product liability, and explaining property rights.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the cultural influences on global business by describing cultural integration in global business, explaining the influence of societal values on cultures, and describing the effects of cultural differences in communication.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of global organizations by comparing forms of business organizations, describing the risks of international corporations, and explaining organizational structures of a business.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global marketing mix by describing steps in product development, explaining factors determining pricing strategies, describing factors determining distribution channels, and explaining types of promotion.
To earn this badge in International Business students must master the following competencies: - Global Commerce - International Finance - Regional Economic Integration - Trade Relations - International Legal Agreements - Cultural Influences on Global Business - Global Organizations - Global Marketing Mix
The Intro to Social Media badge indicates mastery of the Intro to Social Media concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media by describing types of social media, summarizing the rise of social media, and explaining changes in social media.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media platforms by analyzing the history of social media platforms, summarizing the navigation of social media platforms, and explaining the security features on social media platforms
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital relationships by describing best practices for using social media ethically, explaining the use of social media features for personal interaction, and summarizing the use of social media features for interpersonal communication
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the scholarly uses of social media by explaining the use of Facebook for collaboration, describing the use of Twitter for research, and evaluating educational uses of YouTube and blogging.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional networking on social media by describing the benefits of social media for a professional career, and evaluating responsible decision-making for communicating on social media.
Personal Brand Development on Social Media
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal brand development on social media by explaining methods for personal brand development on social media, analyzing branding models on social media, and summarizing a brand persona on social media.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media marketing by describing the use of social media platforms for marketing, and explaining the use of social media platform tools for marketing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impacts of social media by describing social media benefits, summarizing social media drawbacks, and summarizing the future of social media.
To earn this badge in Intro to Social Media students must master the following competencies: - Social Media - Social Media Platforms - Digital Relationships - Scholarly Uses of Social Media - Professional Networking on Social Media - Personal Brand Development on Social Media - Social Media Marketing - Impacts of Social Media
Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications
The Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Foundations of Augmented and Virtual Reality
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of augmented and virtual reality by differentiating between augmented and virtual reality, evaluating the future of augmented and virtual reality, and explaining contributions leading to heads-up display.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of augmented reality systems by explaining key components of augmented reality systems, describing types of augmented reality systems, comparing augmented reality headset systems, and summarizing augmented reality career opportunities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of virtual reality systems by explaining key components of virtual reality systems, describing the importance of tracking and technologies critical to virtual reality systems, comparing company use of virtual reality systems, and summarizing virtual reality career opportunities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of augmented and virtual reality in gaming by describing elements of augmented and virtual reality games, explaining the pros and cons of gaming, evaluating the augmented and virtual impact on gaming, and summarizing augmented and virtual reality gaming career opportunities.
Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education
Students will demonstrate an understanding of augmented and virtual reality in education by evaluating applications of augmented and virtual reality in the education setting, explaining the impact of augmented and virtual reality in the education setting, and explaining the career opportunities within augmented and virtual reality in the education setting.
Augmented and Virtual Reality in Entertainment
Students will demonstrate an understanding of augmented and virtual reality in entertainment by describing applications of augmented and virtual reality in entertainment, and comparing cinematic virtual reality with traditional entertainment.
Augmented and Virtual Reality in Healthcare
Students will demonstrate an understanding of augmented and virtual reality in healthcare by comparing applications of augmented and virtual reality in healthcare, evaluating impacts of augmented and virtual reality applications, and explaining the career opportunities within augmented and virtual reality in healthcare.
Augmented and Virtual Reality in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Students will demonstrate an understanding of augmented and virtual reality in architecture, engineering, and construction by describing applications of augmented and virtual reality in architecture, engineering and construction, evaluating safety and liability considerations of augmented and virtual reality, and explaining career opportunities within augmented and virtual reality in architecture, engineering and construction.
Augmented and Virtual Reality in Shopping
Students will demonstrate an understanding of augmented and virtual reality in shopping by evaluating applications of augmented and virtual reality in shopping, describing pros and cons of marketing with augmented and virtual reality, and explaining augmented and virtual reality contributions to entrepreneur career opportunities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social virtual reality and telepresence by explaining applications of virtual reality of telepresence, evaluating pros and cons of virtual reality and telepresence, and explaining virtual reality contributions within telerobotics and telepresence career opportunities.
To earn this badge in Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications students must master the following competencies: - Foundations of Augmented and Virtual Reality - Augmented Reality Systems - Virtual Reality Systems - Augmented and Virtual Reality in Gaming - Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education -Augmented and Virtual Reality in Entertainment - Augmented and Virtual Reality in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction - Augmented and Virtual Reality in Shopping - Social Virtual Reality and Telepresence
Fundamentals of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
The Fundamentals of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency badge indicates mastery of the Fundamentals of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of bitcoin fundamentals by describing the uniqueness and risks of bitcoin, differentiating the drivers of value for bitcoin with other methods of payment, and explaining the conversion of the current price of bitcoin.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cryptography foundations by describing cryptography processes, explaining the use of cryptographic hash functions, and evaluating shortcomings of previous attempts at digital currency.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of public and private keys in bitcoin by differentiating public and private keys in bitcoin, evaluating methods for securing private keys in bitcoin, and explaining the use of digital signatures in bitcoin.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the functions of bitcoin components by explaining the functions of nodes in the bitcoin network, explaining functions of bitcoin addresses, and explaining the function of wallets.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the acquisition of bitcoin through mining by explaining the process of bitcoin mining, explaining the incentives of bitcoin mining, and explaining the pros and cons of energy use in bitcoin mining.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of bitcoin transactions by explaining steps to transact with bitcoin, describing input and output transactions, and evaluating the importance of bitcoin transaction costs for buyers and sellers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of security of the bitcoin network by explaining the privacy of bitcoin transactions, explaining the security of holding value in bitcoin wallets, and explaining bitcoin blockchain vulnerabilities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of money, currency and bitcoin by explaining the characteristics of money, describing the properties of a strong currency, and evaluating the Impacts of bitcoin on the value of money.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of altcoins and regulations by explaining features of bitcoin that can be altered, explaining the use of cryptocurrency market capitalization, explaining the use of initial coin offerings, and explaining the regulations impacting bitcoin and altcoin.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the future of bitcoin by explaining the ongoing issue of hard and soft forks, explaining potential changes in block sizes, and explaining the future of bitcoin developments.
To earn this badge in Fundamentals of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency students must master the following competencies: - Bitcoin Fundamentals - Cryptography Foundations - Public and Private Keys in Bitcoin - Function of Bitcoin Components - Acquisition of Bitcoin through Mining - Bitcoin Transactions - Security of the Bitcoin Network - Money, Currency and Bitcoin - Altcoins and Regulations - The Future of Bitcoin
The Introduction to the Internet of Things badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to the Internet of Things concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Internet and the Cloud by explaining the Internet of Things and the Cloud, key trends in technological development and new technology, the growth of connection and by describing the impact of technology on the growth of the Internet of Things and small industry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of at-home and wearable technology applications of The Internet of Things by explaining applications of home and wearable technologies, the benefits and challenges of connected devices within the home, the risks and outcomes of utilizing wearable technology and by identifying careers in wearable technology.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the industry and healthcare applications of The Internet of Things by explaining the industrial and healthcare Internet of Things, industrial and healthcare applications, the risks and outcomes associated with these applications and identifying careers in the industry and healthcare Internet of Things.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of car and store applications of Internet of Things by explaining the applications of the Internet of Things for cars and stores, evaluating the risks and outcomes associated with these applications, and identifying careers in the Internet of Things and cars and the store.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of farming and city applications of the Internet of Things by explaining the farming and city applications, evaluating the risks and outcomes associated with the use of these applications, and identifying careers in the farming and city Internet of Things.
To earn this badge in Introduction to the Internet of Things students must master the following competencies: - The Internet and the Cloud - Home and People - Industry and Healthcare - Cars and the Store - Farming and Cities
The Nutrition badge indicates mastery of the Nutrition concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the dietary guidelines and nutrition by identifying the nutrient groups, describing their function, and analyzing the impact of nutrients on overall health.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the factors impacting health choices and health outcomes by identifying and evaluating influences on food choices and physical activity throughout one’s lifespan.
Students will demonstrate the ability to develop nutrition strategies and an understanding of health-enhancing practices that reduce risk and promote health throughout one’s lifespan by examining the impact of disease and disorders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of informed nutritional decision making by distinguishing between valid and invalid health information and evaluating accurate nutritional information to enhance health throughout an individual’s lifespan.
To earn this badge in Nutrition students must master the following competencies: - Food and Nutrition Knowledge - Nutrition Fitness Modules - Disease and Disorders - Consumer Nutrition
The Social Media badge indicates mastery of the Social Media concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history, evolution, and purpose of social media by analyzing significant events in the history of social media, evaluating the impact of changes throughout the evolution of social media, and comparing the purpose of the various social media platforms.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media marketing by comparing the tools and strategies used by the different social media platforms to determine their effectiveness within a specific marketing plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of social media engagement by identifying the opportunities to network, collaborate and interact and the various techniques used to establish a presence on the various social media platforms.
Appropriate and safe use of Social Media
Students will demonstrate an understanding of appropriate use practices and security features for social media by determining strategies for leveraging the effective use and assessing the privacy and security settings of the various platforms.
To earn this badge in Social Media students must master the following competencies: - History and Purpose of Social Media - Appropriate and safe use of Social Media - Social Media Marketing - Social Media as a Learning Tool - Social Media Engagement
The Middle School Career Exploration badge indicates mastery of the Middle School Career Exploration concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career characteristics by explaining the difference between a job and a career, the advantages of a career, the variety of career clusters available, and the variables that may influence a career pathway.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of multiple career options by differentiating and explaining workplaces, tasks, skills, training and education required in a variety of careers clusters such as Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Energy,Health Science; Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics; Education & Training, STEM, and Information Technology.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of multiple career options by differentiating and explaining workplaces, tasks, skills, training and education required in a variety of career clusters such as Business Management & Administration, Finance, Marketing, Sales, & Service; Government & Public Administration, Human Services, Law, Public Safety & Security; Arts, AV Technology & Communication and Hospitality & Tourism.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of choosing a career path by completing a personal assessment and a job search, differentiating personal characteristics that lead to success, and choosing a potential career path based on personal data and a description of the career.
To earn this badge in Middle School Career Exploration students must master the following competencies: - Career Characteristics - Career Options Exploration 1 - Career Options Exploration 2 - Choosing a Career Path
Filmmaking Bootcamp using Adobe Premiere
The Filmmaking Bootcamp using Adobe Premiere badge indicates mastery of the Filmmaking Bootcamp using Adobe Premiere concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
To earn this badge in Filmmaking Bootcamp using Adobe Premiere students must master the following competencies: - Filmmaking Storytelling - Filmmaking Editing - Cinematography - Filmmaking Production & Dialogue
The Video Production badge indicates mastery of the Video Production concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Atari, Nintendo, and GameboyScript Development Process
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the script development process by applying prewriting techniques, developing an elevator pitch, and using the parts of a script to develop a short film script.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the pre-production process in filmmaking by creating a storyboard that includes a variety of planning elements and analyzing camera shots needed for their film.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the production process by developing a shot list, using proper lighting and audio techniques, and following a video production schedule and checklist to film scenes for a short film.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the post-production process by identifying and applying editing techniques, and revising their film into the final cut.
To earn this badge in Video Production students must master the following competencies: - Script Development Process - Pre-Production Process - Production Process - Post-Production Process
The Workplace & Internship Readiness badge indicates mastery of the Workplace & Internship Readiness concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of their personality and employability skills by investigating self-awareness, assessing their core values and motivation factors, and making connections to employability skills essential to the workplace.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace environments and job search preparation by explaining workplace organizational structures, researching employment opportunities, conducting a job search, and preparing for an interview.
Workplace Expectations and Communications
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace expectations and communications by describing appropriate appearance and behavior expectations, articulating the role of the human resources department, and describing key components of face-to-face and written workplace communication and presentations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics by explaining workplace team characteristics, strategies for managing team conflict, and best practices and tools used for effective collaboration.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of self-management by explaining self-management skills and benefits, using time management techniques, and managing personal finances.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace ethics, safety and leadership by examining workplace ethics, describing ethical situations and resolutions, explaining workplace safety regulations, and investigating leadership skills.
To earn this badge in Workplace & Internship Readiness students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship. - Personality and Employability Skills - Workplace Environments and Job Search - Workplace Expectations and Communications - Workplace Team Dynamics - Self-Management - Workplace Ethics, Safety and Leadership
The VLACS Professional Referral Badge is awarded to professionals that refer another professional to register for one or more of the VLACS career-related programs. Your referral is much appreciated and we thank you for your time and commitment to our students!
To earn this badge the professional referred another professional to register for one of the following VLACS programs: - Career Connections: Live online sessions where professionals share information regarding their job/career with a group of students and answer students' questions. - Job Shadow: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to observe the work environment and ask questions regarding the work and career. - Micro-Internship: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to ask questions about the work and career and experience the work environment by completing work-related tasks. - Outside Expert: Provides guidance as students master academic competencies related to the professional's area of expertise.
The VLACS Company Connection Badge is awarded to companies that have 3 or more professionals support VLACS student learning through a Career Connections session, Job Shadow, Micro-Internship, or serve as an outside expert. We want to recognize your company and thank you for your participation!
To earn this badge the Company has had three or more professionals participate in any of the following VLACS programs: - Career Connections: Live online sessions where professionals share information regarding their job/career with a group of students and answer students' questions. - Job Shadow: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to observe the work environment and ask questions regarding the work and career. - Micro-Internship: Hosting a student, either in person or virtually, to allow them to ask questions about the work and career and experience the work environment by completing work-related tasks. - Outside Expert: Provides guidance as students master academic competencies related to the professional's area of expertise.
The Intro to Programming 1a badge indicates mastery of the Intro to Programming 1a concepts and skills outlined outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Software Development Process and Software Use
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the software development process and software use by explaining the software development cycle, the impact of software use on the business world, and the differences between programming paradigms.
Programming Languages and Problem Solving
Students will demonstrate an understanding of programming languages and problem-solving by explaining the characteristics of multiple programming languages, using problem-solving strategies, writing programs that use assignments, and describing input, output and system processing requirements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data storage and types by describing various data types and their uses, explaining how binary data is processed and stored, using Boolean logic gates to perform logical operations, and demonstrating how to manipulate strings in Python.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of algorithms, numbers, and data analysis by developing programs, analyzing and manipulating data collected by various techniques, describing how computers store data in memory and basic data structures, and creating code that encapsulates data and methods into an abstract data type.
The IMpact of Computer Technology and Computing Careers
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impacts of technology and program skills and careers by describing the effects of computing on popular culture and personal life, the positive and negative impacts of technology, and investigate job opportunities and necessary skills in computing industries.
To earn this badge in Intro to Programming 1a students must master the following competencies: - Software Development Process and Software Use - Programming Languages and Problem Solving - Data Storage and Types - Algorithms, Numbers, and Data Analysis - The Impact of Computer Technology and Computing Careers Intro to Programming is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Computer Programmer/Software Developer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5536578dce9d1adde4a294)
The Intro to Programming 1b badge indicates mastery of the Intro to Programming 1b concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of program design and planning by creating tools for designing a program, completing a software design document, using diagrams for process execution and flow, and explaining object-oriented programming and control systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of abstraction by exploring models and simulations that use abstraction, describing real-world examples of abstraction, and explaining Python variables and levels of abstraction in computers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of quality assurance and testing by explaining software quality assurance processes and procedures, maintaining quality programs and documentation, identifying and debugging errors, and applying testing in the software development cycle.
Legal and Ethical Computing and Security
Students will demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical computing and security by explaining software licensing, copyright and plagiarism; risk and recovery of various systems; and the privacy and security of computers and the internet.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of information management by completing technical research and information gathering, identifying and documenting progress goals, and using technology efficiently and effectively.
To earn this badge in Intro to Programming 1b students must master the following competencies: - Program Design and Planning - Abstraction - Quality Assurance and Testing - Legal and Ethical Computing and Security - Information Management Intro to Programming is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Computer Programmer/Software Developer](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5536578dce9d1adde4a294)
Enrichment Experience: Creative Coding (Grades 3-5)
This Enrichment Experience in Creative Coding badge honors dedication to learning about programming in Scratch and how to apply creativity to coding projects.
Students will understand creative coding by applying creativity to coding projects, completing computing activities, providing feedback and ideas to peers, and explaining the context of programming in Scratch.
To earn this Enrichment Experience in Creative Coding badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on coding, implementing functions, and debugging creative projects. - Complete learning activities and reflections between sessions to practice these skills.
Enrichment Experience: Food Science (Grade 6-8)
This Enrichment Experience in Food Science badge honors dedication to learning fermentation skills used in baking, pickling, and making yogurt.
To earn this Enrichment Experience in Food Science badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on culinary techniques and the science behind fermented foods. - Complete learning activities between sessions to demonstrate their understanding of the nature of eggs, chemical reactions in baking, growing “good” bacteria in foods, and the farming of oats.
Enrichment Experience: Creative Writing (Grades 6-8)
This Enrichment Experience: Creative Writing badge honors dedication to learning about how to write with imagination and inventiveness.
To earn this Enrichment Experience: Creative Writing badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on crafting poems, short stories, nature journals, and descriptive pieces. - Complete learning activities between sessions to practice new creative writing skills.
Enrichment Experience: Zentangle (Grade 3-5)
This Enrichment Experience Art in 2D badge honors dedication to learning about line, shape, pattern, and color to create a unique self-portrait using Zentangles.
To earn this Enrichment Experience Art in 2D badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on the use of line and pattern in Zentangles, as well as the basics of color theory. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately culminating in an original, Zentangle-inspired work of art.
Enrichment Experience Outdoor Survival Skills (Grades 6-8)
This Enrichment Experience in Outdoor Survival Skills badge honors dedication to learning about how to stay safe outdoors.
To earn this Enrichment Experience in Outdoor Survival Skills badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on creating warmth and shelter, finding food and water, signaling to others, and determining location. - Complete learning activities between sessions to practice outdoor survival skills.
Enrichment Experience Outdoor Exploration (Grades 3-5)
This Enrichment Experience in Outdoor Exploration badge honors dedication to learning about New Hampshire’s outdoors.
To earn this Enrichment Experience in Outdoor Exploration badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on dens and shelters, maps and compasses, natural hazards, and animal tracking. - Complete learning activities between sessions on outdoor preparedness and area plant and wildlife identification.
The Animation 1a badge indicates mastery of the Animation 1a concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of hand-drawn animation by describing the history of hand-drawn animation, differentiating forms of hand-drawn animation, and explaining the effect of animation on society.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of camera animation by describing camera angles used in animation, comparing the effectiveness of camera angles, and explaining camera movements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computer animation by explaining challenges in media animation, describing the creation of animated media, and summarizing the impact of technology on the computer animation industry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of animated emotion by explaining the rules of motion in animation, describing styles of expression, and explaining communication through animated emotion.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of visual storytelling by differentiating types of story patterns, explaining the importance of story in animation, and creating a storyboard for animation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of animation tools by describing tools used in the animation industry, and explaining the application of tools in production.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of animation fundamentals by explaining the history of animation, comparing animation techniques, and describing the principles of animation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of digital 2D animation by explaining tools in the Tupi interface, creating an animation cycle, and explaining timing in animation.
To earn this badge in Animation 1a students must master the following competencies: - Animation Fundamentals - Hand-Drawn Animation - Camera Animation - Computer Animation - Digital 2D Animation - Animated Emotion - Visual Storytelling - Animation Tools
Enrichment Experience: Recycled Art: Trash to Treasure (Grade K-2)
This Enrichment Experience in Trash to Treasure badge honors dedication to learning about recycling trash!
To earn this Enrichment Experience in Trash to Treasure badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on the importance of recycling and using trash to develop creative projects. - Complete learning activities and reflections between sessions to practice these skills.
Enrichment Experience: Recycled Art: Trash to Treasure (Grade 3-5)
Enrichment Experience: Zentangle (Grade 6-8)
This Enrichment Experience Zentangle badge honors dedication to learning about line, shape, pattern, and color to create a unique self-portrait using Zentangles.
To earn this Enrichment Experience Zentangle badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on the use of line and pattern in Zentangles, as well as the basics of color theory. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately culminating in an original, Zentangle-inspired work of art.
Enrichment Experience: Let's Talk About Food! (Grades 3-5)
This Enrichment Experience Let's Talk About Food badge honors dedication to learning about soil, seeds & pollinators to better understand where your food comes from!
To earn this Enrichment Experience Let's Talk About Food badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on the importance of soil, seeds & pollinators. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately culminating in growing plants & building a pollinator hotel.
The Agriscience badge indicates mastery of the Agriscience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of agriscience by explaining the history of agriculture, describing the field of agriscience, and summarizing the benefits of the internet to agriscience.
Protecting Environmental and Natural Resources
Students will demonstrate an understanding of protecting environmental and natural resources by describing natural resources, explaining conservation practices, and summarizing resource management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of plant science by describing plant parts, summarizing uses of plants in industry and medicine, and differentiating types of soil classification.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of livestock by differentiating types of livestock, comparing the economic importance of livestock, and summarizing ethical concepts applied in agriculture.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of health care laws and ethics by examining patient rights, HIPAA, and rights of health care workers; and ethical responsibilities in regard to the scope of practice, code of ethics, and advancements in the field.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of animal biology by describing anatomical features and growth patterns of domesticated animals, summarizing trait probabilities in offspring, and evaluating control measures for pests.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of agricultural technology by describing advances in technology, summarizing responsibilities during production stages to ensure safe and fresh food, and explaining technology for safety during the production stages.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of agriscience careers by explaining agriscience advancements, describing agriscience career skills, and summarizing required career paths for agriscience careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of agribusiness management by comparing market structures, explaining the impacts of food production trends on food consumption, and summarizing pricing trends in agricultural products.
To earn this badge in Agriscience, students must master the following competencies: - Importance of Agriscience - Protecting Environmental and Natural Resources - Plant Science - Livestock - Animal Biology - Agricultural Technology - Agriscience Careers - Agribusiness Management
Enrichment Experience: New Hampshire Wildlife (Grades K-2)
This Enrichment Experience in New Hampshire Wildlife badge honors dedication to learning about New Hampshire’s wildlife.
To earn this Enrichment Experience in New Hampshire Wildlife badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on local forests, mountains, wetlands, freshwater and coastal habitats. - Complete learning activities between sessions on animal-themed crafts, keeping a nature journal, and exploring the wildlife around us!
Enrichment Experience: New Hampshire Wildlife (Grades 3-5)
Enrichment Experience: How to Grow a Pizza (Grade K-2)
This Enrichment Experience How to Grow a Pizza badge honors dedication to learning about growing your own food and to better understand where your food comes from!
To earn this Enrichment Experience How to Grow a Pizza badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on the importance of greenhouse systems, the dairy industry and talking about grains. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately culminating in growing plants and making their own pizza.
Enrichment Experience: Around The World (Grade 3-5)
This Enrichment Experience Around The World (Grade 3-5) badge honors dedication to learning about traveling around the world!
To earn this Enrichment Experience Around The World (Grade 3-5) badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions where they voyage virtually around the world learning about the safaris, mystical lands, lost cities and more. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately culminating in exploration of various countries and the 7 continents.
Enrichment Experience: App Creation (Grades 6-8)
This Enrichment Experience App Creation (Grades 6-8) badge honors dedication to problem solving and critical thinking skills to create an app using Thunkable.
To earn this Enrichment Experience App Creation (Grades 6-8) badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on the importance of using creativity and critical thinking skills in building an app for any cellular device. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately culminating in creating an app that can help solve a problem in the community.
The Animation 1b badge indicates mastery of the Animation 1b concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Blender software by explaining 3D modeling, evaluating Blender’s interface and creating basic animation with objects.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of 3D animation by describing types of 3D animation and explaining the principles of animation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of modeling and texture by explaining the principles of 3D modeling, describing principles for texturing in 3D models, and explaining basic modeling tools.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of batch rendering by describing the rendering process, explaining lighting effects, and explaining the use of Blender to render an image and animation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of rigging by creating a skeletal joint system in Blender, explaining joint movement, and relating the joint system with a 3D model.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and form by describing the basic anatomy of the human body, explaining communication in animation poses, and creating a functional character rig.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connection of sound to animation by describing sound elements, explaining sound editing in Blender, and creating images with sound in Blender.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of animation careers by creating an animation portfolio and describing laws concerning copyright.
To earn this badge in Animation 1b students must master the following competencies: - Blender Software - 3D Animation - Modeling and Texture - Batch Rendering - Rigging - Human Anatomy and Form - Connection of Sound to Animation - Animation Careers
The Careers in Criminal 1a Justice badge indicates mastery of the Careers in Criminal Justice 1a concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Organization of the Criminal Justice System
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the organization of the criminal justice system by describing the parts of the criminal justice system, explaining the criminal justice process and explaining the purpose of the criminal justice system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of the criminal justice system by describing factors that influenced crime in early civilizations, describing early American prison reform efforts, and describing causes of crime in American society.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the classification of laws about freedom and responsibility by explaining the law-making process, describing constitutional amendments, and comparing laws.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in criminal justice by explaining careers in criminal justice, explaining pathways for careers in criminal justice, and describing skills required for careers in criminal justice .
Students will demonstrate an understanding of courtroom procedures by describing the trial process, explaining courtroom procedures, and comparing roles and responsibilities of individuals in the trial process. .
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the juvenile justice system by describing the history of the juvenile justice system, explaining the characteristics of the juvenile justice system, and comparing the juvenile and the adult justice systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of correctional facilities by describing types of correctional facilities, explaining the rights of inmates, and explaining rehabilitation programs.
Employability Skills in Criminal Justice System
Students will demonstrate an understanding of employability skills in criminal justice careers by describing personal traits needed for employment in a criminal justice career and describing interpersonal skills needed for employment in a criminal justice career.
To earn this badge in Careers in Criminal Justice 1a, students must master the following competencies: - Organization of the Criminal Justice System - History of Criminal Justice System - Classification of Laws - Careers in Criminal Justice - Courtroom Procedures - The Juvenile Justice System - Correctional Facilities - Employability Skills in Criminal Justice System
The Careers in Criminal 1b Justice badge indicates mastery of the Careers in Criminal Justice 1b concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in private security by differentiating between public security agents and private security workers, explaining the history of private security, and describing private security careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in criminal justice by summarizing the roles of the United States Border Security and SWAT team members, differentiating between detectives and private investigators, and explaining the purpose of the United States Drug Enforcement Agency.
Careers in Medical Emergency and Fire Departments
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in medical emergency and fire departments by explaining the roles of emergency medical services, explaining the roles of fire services, and describing student and community organizations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of INTERPOL by describing the goals of INTERPOL, explaining the collaboration between law enforcement and INTERPOL, and describing the roles within INTERPOL.
Role of Interrogation in Law Enforcement
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of interrogation in law enforcement by describing interview techniques used by law enforcement, explaining communication of police officers with suspects and inmates, and describing elements of wrongful convictions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethics in the criminal justice system by describing the code of ethics for the criminal justice system, explaining ethical quandaries in the criminal justice field, and describing constitutional laws’ impact on law enforcement officials.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of communication in criminal justice by explaining the purpose of communication codes and the phonetic alphabet, describing communication tools and techniques used by police officers, and summarizing problems resulting from communication across multiple agencies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of finding careers in criminal justice by summarizing sources of information for employment in criminal justice fields, describing elements of the application process, explaining job interview techniques, and describing the process for making job changes.
To earn this badge in Careers in Criminal Justice 1b, students must master the following competencies: - Careers in Private Security - Careers in Criminal Justice - Careers in Medical Emergency and Fire Departments - Role of INTERPOL - Role of Interrogation in Law Enforcement - Ethics in the Criminal Justice System - Communication in Criminal Justice - Finding Careers in Criminal Justice
The Healthcare: Nursing Experience badge indicates mastery of the Healthcare: Nursing Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earning 0.5 high school credit.
Your goal is to consider what you need to learn in order to master each of the competencies you have enrolled in. As you think about what you need to do, you will begin to formulate ideas of how you can show it.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of executing nursing duties and responsibilities and using nursing resources by examining the duties, responsibilities, and resources and observing or participating in the implementation of these in patient care.
Nursing Career Pathway and Growth Opportunities
Students will demonstrate an understanding of nursing career pathways by exploring nursing career options, the pathway to a specific nursing career, and ongoing growth opportunities within one or more career pathways.
Nursing Ethics and Professional Standards
Students will demonstrate an understanding of incorporating nursing ethics and professional standards into patient care by examining and explaining the importance of the Hippocratic Oath AAMA Code of Ethics, HIPAA and the three types of consent.
Nursing Patient Health Issues Detection, Treatment, and Prevention
Students will demonstrate an understanding of health issues' prevention, detection, and treatment by examining procedures and practices for addressing patient wellness through prevention, detection, and treatment.
To earn this badge in Healthcare: Nursing Experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship: - Experience Design - Nursing Duties and Responsibilities - Nursing Career Pathway and Growth Opportunities - Nursing Ethics and Professional Standards - Nursing Patient Health Issues Detection, Treatment, and Prevention
The Hospitality – Hotel Careers Experience badge indicates mastery of the Hospitality – Hotel Careers Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earning 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the hotel duties, the responsibilities and the use of resources as they relate to the guest experience and branding of the property by examining, observing, or participating in the duties, responsibilities, and resources.
Hospitality Career Pathway and Growth Opportunities
Students will demonstrate an understanding of hotel career pathways by exploring hotel career options, the pathway to a specific hospitality career, and ongoing growth opportunities within one or more career pathways.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of incorporating hotel ethics and professional standards into guest service by examining the ethical values including fairness, sincerity, and generosity as well as the professional standards of customer success, brand loyalty, and excellence in service.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the function of departments within a hotel by examining and explaining the function of each department and how they provide (or contribute to) a positive guest experience through hosting, serving, catering, and entertaining the guests.
To earn this badge in Hospitality – Hotel Careers Experience, students must master the following competencies through various real-world or hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel, service learning, independent study, internships or entrepreneurship: - Hotel Duties and Responsibilities - Hospitality Career Pathway and Growth Opportunities - Hotel Ethics and Professional Standards - Hotel Departments Function
Micro Internships- UNH Tech Leaders B: Bioinformatics
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH Tech Leaders B: Bioinformatics indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students must complete expectations of the Micro Internships- UNH Tech Leaders B: Bioinformatics, completing the following goals: In this session, participants will focus on bioinformatics – computer science to answer biological questions. Bioinformatics is a relatively new and growing discipline that uses computers and databases to answer biological and biomedical questions. Participants will explore how to do biochemistry with a computer. Learn about proteins, DNA, RNA, and entire genomes.
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH TechVenturers 1 indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
UNH TechVenturers MI 1 Career Preparation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH TechVenturers Micro-Internship Career Preparation by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH TechVenturers Micro-Internship Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete expectations of the Micro Internships- UNH TechVenturers.
The Career Exploration 2 badge indicates mastery of the Career Exploration 2 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.125 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career exploration by explaining career areas of aptitude, explaining the various pathways into a specific career, and developing a professional development plan.
To earn this badge in Career Exploration 2 students must master the following competencies: - Career Exploration 2
Enrichment Experience: Outside the Box- Creative Writing Grades 9-12
This Enrichment Experience in Creative Writing badge honors dedication to learning about how to write with imagination and inventiveness.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creative writing by crafting poems, short stories, and other creative pieces that display imagination and inventiveness, and capture the author’s craft.
To earn this Enrichment Experience in Creative Writing badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on crafting poems, short stories, nature journals, and descriptive pieces. - Complete learning activities between sessions to practice new creative writing skills.
The Robotics badge indicates mastery of the Robotics concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of engineering concepts by using mechanical and electrical engineering concepts and techniques to design and build robots to complete various challenges.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Python programming by writing, uploading, and testing Python code to have a robot accomplish various tasks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of problem solving by describing problem identification, engineering tasks, and identifying solutions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of robot testing by designing a field test, testing the robot, recording findings, and making necessary adjustments to the robot.
To earn this badge in Robotics students must master the following competencies: - Robotics Engineering - Programming - Problem Solving - Robot Testing
Enrichment Experience: Food Science (Grades 3-5)
This Enrichment Experience in Food Science badge honors dedication to learning food science skills used in baking bread, pickling veggies, and creating sweet treats.
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH Tech Leaders indicates completion of competencies related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
UNH TechLeaders Micro-Internship 1 Career Preparation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH TechLeaders Micro-Internship 1 Career Preparation by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
UNH TechLeaders Micro-Internship 1 Career Tasks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH TechLeaders Micro-Internship 1 Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete expectations of the Micro Internships- UNH Tech Leaders
The 3D Modeling badge 1a indicates mastery of the 3D Modeling concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of 3D modeling by explaining the origins of 3D modeling, explaining how 3D modeling is used in the world today, both real-world applications and in animation, and discuss the various types and techniques of 3D modeling.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of 3D modeling tools by explaining software and hardware, demonstrating the use of 3D space, creating objects and navigating in the Blender Interface. Students will discuss and demonstrate the application of the Sculpting tool and its uses.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of NURBS Modeling and Polygon Modeling by explaining the similarities and differences and actively modeling using these two techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of 3D Modifiers by identifying modifiers, using modifiers to change the topography of an object, modify the shape of an object and edit polygon meshes by using cutting and division tools.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of what sculpting is and how to create a final project by utilizing the sculpting tools and advanced techniques to complete a project.
To earn this badge in 3D Modeling students must master the following competencies: - History of 3D Modeling - 3D Modeling Tools - NURBS and Polygon Modeling - 3D Modeling Modifiers - Sculpting and Finalizing your Product
The Entrepreneurship 1a badge indicates mastery of the Entrepreneurship 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of communicating to connect with customers by summarizing strategies for finding customers, describing methods for communicating with customers, and explaining collaboration strategies to develop entrepreneurship skills.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of navigating the business world by explaining early business considerations, describing considerations for determining a market, and explaining strategies for making business decisions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of small business and the law by explaining considerations for determining a business ownership structure, summarizing legal considerations for small businesses, and describing the steps for legally establishing a business.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurial economics by summarizing economic systems, describing considerations for doing business in a market economy, and explaining forms of economic competition.
Relationship of Small Business with Government
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of small business with the government by explaining the responsibilities of the government in the business environment, describing the influence of federal agencies on the business environment, and summarizing small business tax responsibilities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurial finance by explaining funding options for start-up costs, describing tools for managing finances, and explaining methods for analyzing a business’s performance.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurial ethics by explaining strategies for making ethical business decisions, describing ethical business situations, and explaining the social responsibilities of a business.
To earn this badge in Entrepreneurship 1a, students must master the following competencies: - Entrepreneurship - Communicating to Connect with Customers - Navigating the Business World - Small Business and the Law - Entrepreneurial Economics - Relationship of Small Business with Government - Entrepreneurial Finance - Entrepreneurial Ethics Entrepreneurship 1a is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581d2d8dce9d1adde542e3)
The OSHA 10- Construction badge indicates mastery of the OSHA 10- Construction concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
To earn this badge in OSHA 10- Construction students must master the following competencies: -
The Entrepreneurship 1b badge indicates mastery of the Entrepreneurship 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business plans by explaining the purpose of a business plan, describing strategies for creating business plans, and describing the components of a business plan
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business risks by summarizing reasons small businesses fail, explaining types of risks, and describing strategies for managing risks.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of hiring employees by explaining the employment process, describing business organizational structures, and summarizing strategies for managing employees.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business marketing by explaining key marketing concepts for small businesses, describing components of the marketing mix, and summarizing the promotional and advertising strategies for reaching customers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing products by explaining product management, describing the product planning process, and explaining brand creation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of selling products by describing pricing considerations, explaining selling strategies, and summarizing distribution channels.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing research by describing the market research process, explaining the types of market research, and the summarizing steps of a marketing plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal finances by explaining the importance of setting financial goals, describing investment opportunities, and summarizing personal banking options.
To earn this badge in Entrepreneurship 1b, students must master the following competencies: - Business Plans - Business Risks - Hiring Employees - Business Marketing - Marketing Products - Selling Products - Marketing Research - Personal Finances Entrepreneurship 1a is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581d2d8dce9d1adde542e3)
Enrichment Experience: Travel with Your Tastebuds (Grades 9-12)
This Enrichment Experience Travel with Your Tastebuds badge honors dedication to learning about traveling around the world!
To earn this Enrichment Experience Travel with Your Tastebuds badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions where they voyage virtually around the world tasting different foods from different cultures. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately culminating in exploration of the culinary delights of various countries and the 7 continents.
The Career Exploration in Healthcare badge indicates mastery of the Career Exploration in Healthcare concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the development of healthcare careers by explaining the origins of healthcare fields, describing advances in healthcare practices, and summarizing the future of healthcare careers.
Physician and Physician’s Assistant Careers
Students will demonstrate an understanding of physician and physician’s assistant careers by explaining the role of the physician, explaining the role of the physician’s assistant, and summarizing the effects of insurance and HIPPA on healthcare professionals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacist career by explaining the education requirements for a pharmacist career, explaining responsibilities of a pharmacist career, and explaining the skills for future careers in pharmacy.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of physical therapy careers by explaining the education requirements for physical therapy careers, explaining the responsibilities of physical therapy careers, and explaining the skills for future physical therapy careers.
Healthcare Information Technology Management Career
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare information technology management career by explaining educational requirements for a healthcare information technology manager, explaining responsibilities for a healthcare information technology manager, and explaining skills for future healthcare information technology management careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the occupational therapist career by explaining education requirements for an occupational therapist, explaining responsibilities of an occupational therapist, and explaining the skills for future occupational therapy careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the technician career by explaining the education requirements for technicians, explaining the responsibilities of technicians, and explaining the skills for future technician careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of dentistry careers by explaining the education requirements for dentistry careers, explaining the responsibilities of dentistry careers and explaining skills for future dentistry careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the paramedic career by explaining the education requirements for paramedics, explaining the responsibilities of paramedics, and explaining the skills for future paramedic careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of nursing careers by explaining education requirements for nursing careers, explaining the responsibilities for nursing careers, and explaining skills for future nursing careers.
To earn this badge in Career Exploration in Healthcare, students must master the following competencies: - The Development of Healthcare Careers - Physician and Physician’s Assistant Careers - Pharmacist Career - Physical Therapy Careers - Healthcare Information Technology Management Career - The Occupational Therapist Career - Technician Careers - Dentistry Careers - The Paramedic Career - Nursing Careers
Cloud Technologies and the Internet of Things
The Cloud Technologies and the Internet of Things badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to the Internet of Things concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
The Internet and the The Internet of Things
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the internet and the cloud by explaining contributors to internet and cloud technology, explaining the connection between internet and the cloud to the internet of things, and explaining the impact of the adoption curve of technology.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the internet of things in the home by evaluating the use of smart devices in the home, explaining pros and cons of the internet of things in the home, and describing career opportunities in the industry of internet of things in the home.
Internet of Things as Wearable Technology
Students will demonstrate an understanding of internet of things as wearable technology by explaining advantageous uses of wearable technology, explaining disadvantages of using wearable technology, and explaining career opportunities in the industry of internet of things in wearable technology.
Internet of Things in Industrial Manufacturing
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the internet of things in industrial manufacturing by explaining the use of the internet of things in industrial manufacturing, evaluating the efficiencies and risks of the internet of things in industrial manufacturing, and explaining the career opportunities in the industry of internet of things in industrial manufacturing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the internet of things in healthcare by analyzing applications of the internet of things in healthcare, describing the risks of the internet of things in healthcare, and explaining career opportunities in the industry of internet of things in healthcare.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the internet of things in cars by describing application of the internet of things in cars, comparing the pros and cons of self-driving cars, and explaining career opportunities in the industry of internet of things in cars.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Internet of things in stores by evaluating applications of the internet of things in stores, analyzing the pros and cons associated with the internet of things in stores, and explaining the career opportunities in the industry of the internet of things in stores.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the internet of things in farming by explaining the applications of the internet of things in farming, explaining the pros and cons of the internet of things in farming, and explaining career opportunities in the industry of internet of things in farming.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the internet of things in cities by evaluating the application of the internet of things in cities, comparing pros and cons of the internet of things in cities, and explaining career opportunities in the industry of the internet of things in cities.
To earn this badge in Cloud Technologies and the Internet of Things students must master the following competencies: - The Internet of Things - Internet and the Cloud - Internet of Things in the Home - Internet of Things as Wearable Technology - Internet of Things in Industrial Manufacturing - Internet of Things in Healthcare - Internet of Things in Cars - Internet of Things in Stores - Internet of Things in Farming - Internet of Things in Cities
The Introduction to Education and Teaching badge indicates mastery of the Introduction to Education and Teaching concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the United States educational system by summarizing the evolution of education in the United States, describing the impact of technologies in education, and analyzing the organizational structure of the United States educational system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of distance learning by summarizing the history of distance learning, describing the types of quality learning environments, and explaining the management of distance learning.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of teaching styles in education by describing the elements of blended learning, explaining elements of personalized learning, and explaining elements of adaptive learning.
Augmented and Virtual Reality in the Education Environment
Students will demonstrate an understanding of augmented and virtual reality in the education environment by explaining applications of augmented and virtual reality in the education environment, analyzing the use of augmented and virtual reality as an educational tool, and comparing careers in developing augmented and virtual reality.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of robots in the classroom by describing types of classroom robots, explaining robots and emotional connections, and describing the use of robots in the classroom.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of wearable technology in education by describing wearable technology for students, describing wearable technology for teachers, and analyzing the impact of wearable technology on the classroom.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in education by describing the roles of the teacher, describing administrator roles in education, and explaining educational requirements of educational professionals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of technology and the future of education by describing the future classroom possibilities, explaining classroom technology in use, and summarizing the pros and cons of technology in the classroom.
To earn this badge in Introduction to Education and Teaching, students must master the following competencies: - The United States Educational System - Evolution of Distance Learning - Teaching Styles in Education - Augmented and Virtual Reality in the Education Environment - Robots in the Classroom - Wearable Technology in Education - Careers in Education - Technology and the Future of Education
Micro Internships- UNH Dinah Whipple STEAM Academy
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH Dinah Whipple STEAM Academy indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students must complete expectations of the UNH Dinah Whipple STEAM Academy, completing the following goals: - The Dinah Whipple STEAM Academy is an immersive online educational program that explores science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM), as well as the Black experience. The program takes place live in real-time, so students can connect and collaborate with one another and their teachers. It is offered through the UNH Tech Camp, which has been providing dynamic, experiential summer programs for middle and high school students for more than a decade. The program is free and open to all levels of experience. - The academy is named after Dinah Whipple, a significant figure in New Hampshire history best known for founding the state’s first school for Black children in Portsmouth circa 1806. The former enslaved New Hampshire native became a leader in the community, advocate for education and an inspiration for future generations. - Participants in this program will learn about engineering principles, disciplines and practices by designing and building a boat or submarine along with a crane and sustainable docking system. The project involves a variety of creative, collaborative, hands-on activities. Each student will receive an engineering kit that includes all necessary supplies. Engineering professionals will also visit and share real-word design challenges that they have faced and the solutions they found. - The program will also take a deep dive into the Black experience and explore the unknown figures that have helped shape history. Students will connect with a panel of Black professionals in the engineering field and learn from their experiences. Student conversations will encompass accomplishments of Black people across a myriad of genres. - An important component of the Dinah Whipple Academy and UNH Tech Camp mission is to foster a diverse and inclusive community, providing pre-engineering education to students from all ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. All are encouraged to apply. - This program is made possible by Appledore Marine Engineering, LLC’s choosing to dedicate resources to create more of a balance within a system filled with inequities.
Micro Internships- UNH 4-H Teen Conference
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH 4-H Teen Conference indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
UNH 4-H Teen Conference Micro-Internship Career Preparation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH 4-H Teen Conference Micro-Internship Career Preparation 1 by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
UNH 4-H Teen Conference Micro-Internship Career Tasks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH 4-H Teen Conference Micro-Internship 1 Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete expectations of the UNH 4-H Teen Conference, completing the following goals: NH 4-H Teen Conference is a four-day, three night conference held at the University of New Hampshire, Durham campus. - 4-H is open to all. Any teen interested in connecting with other teens, participating in a service-learning project to reduce food insecurity, and have days full of challenges, laughter, and learning is encouraged to attend. - The conference is designed by 4-H teens from New Hampshire in youth-adult partnership with advisors, to create an experience that will leave lasting memories. Ever wanted to lip sync battle? Come on down. Ever want to learn how to create your magazine? You can here. Interested in learning about organic dairy farming? We have you covered.
Micro Internships- UNH Wildcats Sports Camps
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH Wildcats Sports Camps indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
UNH Wildcat Sports Camps Micro-Internship Career Preparation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH Wildcat Sports Camps Micro-Internship Career Preparation by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
UNH Wildcat Sports Camps Micro-Internship Career Tasks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH Wildcat Sports Camps Micro-Internship Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete expectations of the UNH Wildcats Sports Camps, by completing one of the following sports camps: - Boys Basketball: https://www.unh.edu/youthprograms/course/basketball-day-camp-boys - Girls Basketball: https://www.unh.edu/youthprograms/course/girls-basketball-day-camps - Field Hockey: https://www.unh.edu/youthprograms/course/field-hockey-camp - Football: https://www.unh.edu/youthprograms/course/wildcat-football-evening-camp - Gymnastics: https://www.unh.edu/youthprograms/course/gymnastics-camp - Boys Soccer: https://www.unh.edu/youthprograms/course/boys-soccer-camp - Girls Soccer: https://www.unh.edu/youthprograms/course/girls-soccer-camp - Track & Field: https://www.unh.edu/youthprograms/course/track-field-and-distance-running - Volleyball: https://www.unh.edu/youthprograms/course/volleyball-camp
Micro Internships- UNH IOL High Tech Bound
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH IOL High Tech Bound indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
UNH IOL High Tech Bound Micro-Internship Career Preparation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH IOL High Tech Bound Micro-Internship Career Preparation by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
UNH IOL High Tech Bound Micro-Internship Career Tasks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH IOL High Tech Bound Micro-Internship Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete expectations of the Micro Internships- UNH IOL High Tech Bound - The Micro-Internship offering extends your learning into the real world and allows you to learn from a professional of your choice either in person or virtually. You will perform research on a particular career field, including the various pathways into a specific career, and use your connection with your chosen professional to determine an authentic product or deliverable to demonstrate your understanding of the outcomes of this career. - You should either have already secured a professional or have some ideas regarding a professional you will be working with prior to starting. - Students will earn .5 credit upon completion of this customized learning opportunity.
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH Upward Bound indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
UNH Upward Bound Micro-Internship Career Preparation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH Upward Bound Micro-Internship Career Preparation by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
UNH Upward Bound Micro-Internship Career Tasks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH Upward Bound Micro-Internship Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete expectations of the Micro Internships- UNH Upward Bound - Thank you so much for your participation in the University of New Hampshire Upward Bound program! UNH Upward Bound, a federally funded college preparatory program, provides services at no cost to 114 students attending Farmington, Somersworth, Spaulding, Manchester Central, Memorial, and West High Schools. Our mission is to help students develop the skills necessary to successfully graduate from high school and go on to college in order to earn a two or four-year degree within six-years of high school graduation. Since 1966, UNH Upward Bound has helped several thousand New Hampshire young people earn college degrees and improve their options for successful careers. Our program begins during the Academic Year and continues through the Summer Residential Academy.
The Micro-Internship 2 badge indicates completion of competencies in careers related to the Micro-Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Career Preparation for Micro-Internship 2
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career preparation for Micro-Internship 2 by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career tasks in Micro-Internship 2 by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete one of the following in the micro-internship concentration area that the student has chosen. - A VLACS developed micro-internship - An experience where the student spent time at a business or organization to develop skills and learn concepts to meet specified learning outcomes - An internship or program sponsored by a business or organization where the student spent time on-site to develop skills and learn concepts related to a career The second and third options must be approved by VLACS to earn a badge.
The Job Shadow 2 badge indicates completion of competencies in careers related to the Job Shadow offering that was chosen by the student. Job Shadows are designed to allow students to observe career fields of interest. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project. The job shadow badge signifies completion of 2 different observations of professionals in the field chosen by the student.
To receive a job shadow 2 badge students complete 2 job shadows. Each job shadow consists of: Learning about the career prior to shadowing Preparing questions to be asked during the shadowing Observing for a minimum of 3 hours or a virtual informational interview of 30 minutes Reflection on the job shadow learning
The Physical Wellness 1- Experience badge indicates mastery of the Physical Wellness 1- Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
To earn this Physical Wellness 1 Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. These are the competencies to be mastered: - Movement Skills - Movement Concepts - Application of Movement - Fitness Responsibility
The Physical Wellness 2- Experience badge indicates mastery of the Physical Wellness 2- Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the management of movement by explaining self-management skills connected with achieving and maintaining health and performance related fitness.
To earn this Physical Wellness 2 Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. These are the competencies to be mastered: - Fitness Behaviors - Management of Movement - Movement Patterns - Movement Principles
The Digital Photography 1 badge indicates mastery of the Digital Photography 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of portrait photography by explaining the use of the exposure triangle, analyzing composition in portrait photography and creating portrait photos that depict emotion.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of landscape photography by explaining the use of natural light, analyzing composition in landscape photography, and creating landscape photographs that depict a mood.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of product photography by explaining the use of artificial light, analyzing composition in product photography and creating product photographs designed to entice consumers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of documentary photography by explaining storytelling through photography, evaluating composition in documentary photographs, and creating documentary photographs.
To earn this badge in Digital Photography 1, students must master the following competencies: - Portrait Photography - Landscape Photography - Product Photography - Documentary Photography Digital Photography 1 is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Digital Photography](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582aa18dce9d1adde54552)
The Geometry Experience badge indicates mastery of the Geometry Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of transformations and congruence by describing transformations of rigid motion, describing congruence by rigid motion, solving geometric theorems, and creating logical arguments.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of coordinate geometry by comparing geometric properties, proving geometric relationships, and describing algebraic models.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of right triangles and trigonometry by explaining the Pythagorean Theorem, solving problems using trigonometric ratios, and comparing special right triangle properties.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of volume and figures by explaining calculations for volume, explaining calculations for area, explaining calculations for density, and analyzing two and three dimensional figures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of circles by describing circle properties, solving circle theorems, and applying circle applications.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of geometric constructions by creating constructions, explaining the logic underlying constructions, and creating regular polygons using construction techniques.
To earn this Geometry Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. Competencies: - Transformations and Congruence - Dilations and Similarity - Coordinate Geometry - Right Triangles and Trigonometry - Volume and Figures - Circles
The Micro-Internship 4 badge indicates completion of competencies in careers related to the Micro-Internship 4 offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career preparation for Micro-Internship 4 by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career tasks in Micro-Internship 4 by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
The Micro-Internship 3 badge indicates completion of competencies in careers related to the Micro-Internship 3 offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career preparation for Micro-Internship 3 by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career tasks in Micro-Internship 3 by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Healthcare Foundations: Health Science- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with foundations in Health Science.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Healthcare Foundations: Health Science, a student must earn the following badges. - [Health Science Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8cNm9d14S7iy1ABHe2jkaw) - [Health Science Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/vEmsXQDZSe-i5E6aDVgqhQ) Earning this micro-pathway badge in health science foundations demonstrates significant learning related to a career in health science. This micro-pathway forms a strong foundation for future learning and a career in a healthcare-related field. Other opportunities for learning in healthcare include: - [Healthcare Foundations: Medical Terminology- Micro-Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/63a3539d4a80e06dcdc66edc) - [Healthcare Foundations: Anatomy & Physiology- Micro-Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/63a34b1ba249b7378b995890/overview) - [Emergency Medical Responder Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181194) - [Medical Lab Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb003318119a) - [Medical Office Administrative Specialist Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811b2) - [EKG/OKG Tech Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb003318119c) - [Medical Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181190) - [Nursing Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb003318118e) - [Dental Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181198) - [Allied Health Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181192) - [Sports Medicine Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181196)
Healthcare Foundations: Anatomy & Physiology- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with foundations in Anatomy & Physiology.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Healthcare Foundations: Anatomy & Physiology, a student must earn the following badges. - [Anatomy and Physiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3KiB32vtSP-wLSDx__2oAw) - [Anatomy and Physiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/tPhq_vHpRCOFxpTPy9p-Jg) Earning this micro-pathway badge in anatomy & physiology foundations demonstrates significant learning related to a career in anatomy & physiology. This micro-pathway forms a strong foundation for future learning and a career in a healthcare-related field. Other opportunities for learning in healthcare include: - [Healthcare Foundations: Medical Terminology- Micro-Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/63a3539d4a80e06dcdc66edc) - [Healthcare Foundations: Health Science- Micro-Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/6397f2c252b05879b6eaa309) - [Emergency Medical Responder Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181194) - [Medical Lab Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb003318119a) - [Medical Office Administrative Specialist Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811b2) - [EKG/OKG Tech Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb003318119c) - [Medical Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181190) - [Nursing Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb003318118e) - [Dental Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181198) - [Allied Health Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181192) - [Sports Medicine Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181196)
Healthcare Foundations: Medical Terminology- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with foundations in Medical Terminology.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Healthcare Foundations: Medical Terminology, a student must earn the following badges. - [Medical Terminology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qq5HJbohTvKmoci52Ukk2A) - [Medical Terminology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UXuXyKDXSKudaTGs4bi8Xw) Earning this micro-pathway badge in Medical Terminology foundations demonstrates significant learning related to a career in Medical Terminology. This micro-pathway forms a strong foundation for future learning and a career in a healthcare-related field. Other opportunities for learning in healthcare include: - [Healthcare Foundations: Anatomy & Physiology- Micro-Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/63a34b1ba249b7378b995890) - [Healthcare Foundations: Health Science- Micro-Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/6397f2c252b05879b6eaa309) - [Emergency Medical Responder Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181194) - [Medical Lab Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb003318119a) - [Medical Office Administrative Specialist Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811b2) - [EKG/OKG Tech Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb003318119c) - [Medical Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181190) - [Nursing Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb003318118e) - [Dental Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181198) - [Allied Health Assistant Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181192) - [Sports Medicine Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb0033181196)
Career Concentrator: Emergency Medical Responder- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Emergency Medical Responder.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Emergency Medical Responder, a student must earn the following badges: - [Emergency Medical Responder 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/k0_sQlaATYi13O7iSAv58w) - [Emergency Medical Responder 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8VD4gyprRY-ifaPLqQsYFg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to these related programs. - [New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS, Emergency Medical Responder](https://nhfa-ems.com/course/emr/) - [New Hampshire Technical Institute, Paramedic Emergency Medicine](https://www.nhti.edu/program/paramedic-emergency-medicine/) - [New England EMS Institute, EMT & Paramedic Programs](https://neemsinstitute.com/) - [Dartmouth College, EMT Courses](https://sites.dartmouth.edu/dems/community-training/emt-courses/) - [UNH, Emergency Medical Responder](https://courses.unh.edu/timeroom?tcc=&Title=emergency+medical+responder&Campus=&Subject=&Delivery=&Instructor=&Level=&Credits=&Time=&CRN=) - [Great Brook Academy, Emergency Medical Responder](https://greatbrookacademy.com/public-safety/emergency-medical-responder/) - [Academy of First Response, Emergency Medical Responder](https://www.nhems.com/ems-training/) - [Granite State Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Responder](https://www.gsems.org/upcoming)
Career Concentrator- Pharmacology- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Pharmacology.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: Pharmacology, a student must earn the following badges. - [Pharmacology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/VXHu7mn8SiGhf9Ul_LD6Ww) - [Pharmacology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/UUIu13W0QvObpWptn4mM4A) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to these related programs. - [New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS, Emergency Medical Responder](https://nhfa-ems.com/course/emr/) - [New Hampshire Technical Institute, Paramedic Emergency Medicine](https://www.nhti.edu/program/paramedic-emergency-medicine/) - [New England EMS Institute, EMT & Paramedic Programs](https://neemsinstitute.com/) - [Dartmouth College, EMT Courses](https://sites.dartmouth.edu/dems/community-training/emt-courses/) - [UNH, Emergency Medical Responder](https://courses.unh.edu/timeroom?tcc=&Title=emergency+medical+responder&Campus=&Subject=&Delivery=&Instructor=&Level=&Credits=&Time=&CRN=) - [Great Brook Academy, Emergency Medical Responder](https://greatbrookacademy.com/public-safety/emergency-medical-responder/) - [Academy of First Response, Emergency Medical Responder](https://www.nhems.com/ems-training/) - [Granite State Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Responder](https://www.gsems.org/upcoming)
Career Concentrator: Medical Lab Assistant- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Medical Lab Assistant.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Medical Lab Assistant, a student must earn the following badges: - [Medical Lab Assistant 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/E78xSByERJqSXYAFT1xtQw) - [Medical Lab Assistant 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-ULepY13QFuyekshfTZiBg)
Career Concentrator: Pathophysiology- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Pathophysiology.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Pathophysiology, a student must earn the following badges: - [Pathophysiology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/q1dfTVmqQr-4UEjHRK6KIg) - [Pathophysiology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/9TKjE5-zTPOH_X2E-JGbvg)
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with work-based learning badges.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Work Based Learning, a student must earn two out of three of the following badges. - [Job Shadow - Business, Management, Finance or Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/nCR66LZrRAy16qJWcid1Hw) - [Micro-Internship - Business, Management, Finance or Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/4Bq6giWMQCGSV1JKYyS9-Q) - [Career Connections- Business, Management, Finance or Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/cQMe3qReQ8OvROZ_hmCN0Q)
Business Foundations: Business Information Management- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with business foundations in Business Information Management.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Business Foundations: Business Information Management, a student must earn the following badges. - [Business Information Management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/xZwBGIs6QqCg73loDCbDdw) - [Business Information Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GJkjCO81Tfqrt8SH42Ry6Q)
Business Foundations: Principles of Business, Marketing, Finance- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with Business Foundations in Principles of Business, Marketing, Finance.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Business Foundations: Principles of Business, Marketing, Finance, a student must earn the following badges. - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/h3wJ66JbSkyucwrmSMZ2Vw) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zOcj9JwTTTaZMZL02cY96w)
Career Concentrator: Medical Office Administration- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Medical Office Administration.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: Medical Office Administration, a student must earn the following badges: - [Medical Office Administration 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/6O5P_DLITWylr3AaivZniw) - [Medical Office Administration 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GyPHz0MbQSCGhFC4KrcY2Q)
Career Concentrator: Touch Data Systems Entry- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Touch Data Systems Entry.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: Touch Data Systems Entry, a student must earn the following badges: - [Touch System Data Entry](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/W6XE21HkSq-5Hyvq5A-Msw)
Career Concentrator: EKG Tech- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in EKG Tech.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: EKG Tech, a student must earn the following badges. - [EKG Tech 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/MnyFcyh3RdOU1eb99XKxOw) - [EKG Tech 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Hq_4SELeSsOAAnS0ED5HWg)
Career Concentrator: Medical Diagnostic Technology- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Medical Diagnostic Technology.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: Medical Diagnostic Technology, a student must earn the following badges: - [Medical Diagnostic Technology 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qTGJ0g3eSsq_C2yVf_t_pg) - [Medical Diagnostic Technology 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/HaKFbfcIQrOhmWVV6kf7hQ)
Career Concentrator: Medical Assistant- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Medical Assistant.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: Medical Assistant, a student must earn the following badges. - [Medical Assistant 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/POUgR9smQDy4GDDHvdDnlw) - [Medical Assistant 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3u0CvjlDRQ27QrQ19D9gjA) ## **New Hampshire Colleges and Universities Offering Medical Assistant Majors** Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Medical Assistant](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/medical-assistant#cert2) - [River Valley Community college, Medical Assistant](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/medical-assistant/) - [White Mountains Community College, Medical Assistant](https://www.wmcc.edu/program/medical-assistant-2/)
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Nursing Assistant.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: Nursing Assistant, a student must earn the following badges: - [Nursing Assistant 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/C7qXQpxRRTSjEht1RJWgIA) - [Nursing Assistant 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/mRxnDKLHToqLdEeZwOmLhw) ## **New Hampshire Colleges and Universities Offering Nursing Majors** Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [River Valley Community College, Licensed Nursing Assistant](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/lna-licensed-nursing-assistant-2/) - [LNA Health Careers, Licensed Nursing Assistant](https://www.lnahealthcareers.com/Home/LNA_Program) - [Clinical Career Training LLC, Licensed Nursing Assistant](http://clinicalcareertraining.com/CandidateGuide.html) - [White Mountain Community College, Licensed Nursing Assistant](https://www.wmcc.edu/program/nursing/) - [Colby Sawyer College, Nursing](http://colby-sawyer.edu/nursing) - [Saint Anslem College, Nursing](https://www.anselm.edu/majors-minors/nursing) - [University of New Hampshire, Nursing](https://chhs.unh.edu/nursing/program/bs/nursing-major) - [Manchester Community College](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/nursing) - [NHTI, Nursing](https://www.nhti.edu/program/nursing/) - [River Valley Community College, Nursing](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/nursing/) - [Great Bay Community College, Nursing](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/nursing/) - [Nashua Community College, Nursing](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/health-sciences-and-services/220-nursing) - [Rivier University, Nursing](https://www.rivier.edu/academics/department/nursing-health-professions/) - [Plymouth State University, Nursing](https://campus.plymouth.edu/nursing/) - [Keene State College, Nursing](https://www.keene.edu/academics/programs/nursing/) - [St. Joseph School of Nursing, Nursing](http://www.sjson.edu/st-joseph-school-of-nursing/st-joseph-school-of-nursing-home) - [Lakes Region Community College, Nursing](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/licensed-practical-nurse-certificate/)
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Dental Assistant.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: Dental Assistant, a student must earn the following badges: - [Dental Assistant 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/5xViA8-3QAKVw_W_kv5akg) - [Dental Assistant 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/4dzZQU6eShS6j8q1PO-Ajg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [NHTI, Dental Assisting](https://www.nhti.edu/program/dental-assisting-professional-certificate/) - [UNH, Dental Assistant](https://training.unh.edu/DentalAssistant) - [Manchester Community College, Dental Assistant](https://www.manchestercc.edu/offices/academic-affairs/divisions/science-technology-engineering-mathematics/health-careers/dental-assistant/)
Career Concentrator: Allied Health Assistant- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Allied Health Assistant.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: Allied Health Assistant, a student must earn the following badges: - [Allied Health Assistant 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/FqZmIoRASzGJvV9txYJEbA) - [Allied Health Assistant 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Rj2KZZQKThe6LIMyDMYvmQ) ## **New Hampshire Colleges and Universities Offering Nursing Majors** Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Plymouth State University, Allied Health Sciences](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/undergraduate-academic-programs/allied-health-sciences/) - [University of New Hampshire, Health Sciences Major B.S](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/health-human-services/programs-study/health-sciences/health-sciences-major-bs/) - [Southern New Hampshire University, Health Science Degree (online)](https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/bs-in-health-science) - [Manchester Community College, Medical Assistant](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/medical-assistant)
Career Concentrator: Sports Medicine- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Sports Medicine.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: Sports Medicine, a student must earn the following badges: - [Sports Medicine 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qjy-RcLHQS-ryq9CfYuADQ) - [Sports Medicine 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/N5KXaCg2SteRMbkPKXEbHw) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [University of New Hampshire, Athletic Training Major](https://chhs.unh.edu/kinesiology/program/bs/athletic-training-major) - [Keene State College, Athletic Training](https://www.keene.edu/catalog/programs/detail/exercise-science-bs/) - [Plymouth State University, BS in Pre-Athletic Training](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/undergraduate-academic-programs/athletic-training/)
Career Concentrator: Sports Medicine- Advanced- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with an advanced career concentrator in Sports Medicine.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: Sports Medicine- Advanced, a student must earn the following badges: - [Sports Medicine 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/_GrDACnyQSCyj5LBWrb4wQ) - [Sports Medicine 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-lpsMFgYSZqDzvIpJA8yYQ) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [University of New Hampshire, Athletic Training Major](https://chhs.unh.edu/kinesiology/program/bs/athletic-training-major) - [Keene State College, Athletic Training](https://www.keene.edu/catalog/programs/detail/exercise-science-bs/) - [Plymouth State University, BS in Pre-Athletic Training](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/undergraduate-academic-programs/athletic-training/)
The Drawing 1 Experience badge indicates mastery of the Drawing 1 Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of drawing and shading three-dimensional shapes by creating and explaining a composition of a three-dimensional shape that includes a light source and a variety of values.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the different types of line drawings by explaining the purpose of each type and drawing an item using each type.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of perspective drawings by explaining the difference between a one-point and two-point perspective drawing and creating shaded, one-point and two-point perspective drawings.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of still life drawings by explaining the use of space and the role of proportion and creating a properly shaded illustration of a still life.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of surrealism by explaining the characteristics of surrealism, analyzing different surrealist artists’ artwork, and creating their own surreal drawing.
To earn this Drawing 1 Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. Competencies: - Shading and 3D Shapes - Line Drawings - Perspective Drawings - Still Life Drawings - Surrealism
Enrichment Experience: Yoga & Mindfulness (Grades 6-8)
This Enrichment Experience Yoga & Mindfulness (Grades 6-8) badge honors dedication to focusing on ways that we can slow down and take in the world around us, while dealing with our emotions and reducing our stress. We’ll participate in activities like mindful breathing, journaling, connecting with nature, and doing yoga.
To earn this Enrichment Experience Yoga & Mindfulness (Grades 6-8) badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on the importance of slowing down and take in the world around us, dealing with emotions & participating in activities that help with the former areas of concentration. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately culminating in creating learning activities to reduce stress, better handle emotions, and be more mindful.
Enrichment Experience: Breathe Like a Dragon (Grades K-2)
This Enrichment Experience Breathe Like a Dragon (Grades K-2) badge honors dedication to focusing on slowing down and paying attention to the small things in ourselves and in the world around us can help us deal with those feelings when they get big – and make us happier! In this session, we’ll learn about activities like animal yoga, breathing like a dragon, illustrating our emotions, and connecting with nature.
To earn this Enrichment Experience Breathe Like a Dragon (Grades K-2) badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on the importance of slowing down and take in the world around us, dealing with emotions & participating in activities that help us be happier. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately culminating in creating learning activities to reduce stress, better handle emotions, and be more mindful.
Engineering Foundations: Applied Engineering- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with engineering foundations in Applied Engineering.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Engineering Foundations: Applied Engineering, a student must earn the following badges: - [Applied Engineering 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8gsoF4QaRe-QHH9kfpsvwA) - [Applied Engineering 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/y54H1MaHTo-gBLCThbxKdA) Earning this micro-pathway badge in Engineering foundations demonstrates significant learning related to a career in Engineering. This micro-pathway forms a strong foundation for future learning and a career in a engineering-related field. Other opportunities for learning in engineering include: - [Engineering Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dc02346e0fb0033b772fd) - [Robotics Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811aa)
Career Concentrator: FIRST- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in FIRST.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Career Concentrator: FIRST, a student must earn the following badges. - [FIRST Engineering](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/cR49BTRXREig14FcSjsgjw) - [FIRST Programming](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College](https://engineering.dartmouth.edu/) - [University of New Hampshire, College of Engineering & Physical Science](https://ceps.unh.edu/) - [Southern New Hampshire University, Engineering](https://www.snhu.edu/stem/engineering) - [NH Technical Institute, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering](https://www.nhti.edu/programs/) - [Great Bay Community College, Bioengineering & Engineering science](https://www.greatbay.edu/programs/) - [Nashua Community College, Engineering Technologies](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing)
Career Concentrator: Robotics- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Robotics.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Robotics, a student must earn the following badges: - [Robotics 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/EBrqk6G1SYWWs7gQkaP6yw) - [Robotics 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/S3ERhtSGRoCbeX7wcrjdVQ) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Advanced Manufacturing Technology/Robotics](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/advanced-manufacturing-technology#cert3) - [NHTI, Robotics & Automation Engineering Technology](https://www.nhti.edu/program/robotics-and-automation-engineering-technology/) -[Nashua Community College, Mechanical Design Technology](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing/mechanical-design-technology?highlight=WyJyb2JvdGljcyJd)
Career Concentrator: Robotics- Advanced- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with advanced career concentrator in Robotics.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Robotics-Advanced, a student must earn the following badges: - [Robotics 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/tBz8wpx6TeCIbyrnrUBzhQ) - [Robotics 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/U_XqbS30TWGzrzzw7Czjow) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Advanced Manufacturing Technology/Robotics](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/advanced-manufacturing-technology#cert3) - [NHTI, Robotics & Automation Engineering Technology](https://www.nhti.edu/program/robotics-and-automation-engineering-technology/) -[Nashua Community College, Mechanical Design Technology](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing/mechanical-design-technology?highlight=WyJyb2JvdGljcyJd)
Career Concentrator: Digital Photography- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Digital Photography.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Digital Photography, a student must earn the following badges: - [Digital Photography 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Lrg4UxSDT2G6F1RVfUTb3Q) - [Digital Photography 2](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/4XyI1ZVFS_ujEjvwYpfGUQ) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [SNHU, Associate Degree in Photography Online](https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/associate/aa-in-digital-photography) - [Nashua Community College/Ed2go, Online Photography Courses](https://www.ed2go.com/nhctcnashua/SearchResults.aspx?SearchTerms=photography)
Information Technology Foundations: Principles of IT- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with Information Technology foundations in Principals of IT.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Information Technology Foundations: Principals of IT, a student must earn the following badges: - [Principles of IT 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/T2ylGdnpSHW6axwterkSDg) - [Principles of IT 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/R4KVeV5bSCeCKozxRMjugQ) Earning this micro-pathway badge in Principles of IT foundations demonstrates significant learning related to a career in Principles of IT. This micro-pathway forms a strong foundation for future learning and a career in a information technology-related field. Other opportunities for learning in Principles of IT include: - [Web Developer Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811ac) - [Computer Programmer/Software Developer Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb003318119e) - [Cyber Security Specialist Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811a0) - [Microsoft Office Specialist Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811a2) - [JavaScript & Python Coding Pathway Completion](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e6a84253ed4bb5c1e67c62d) - [Adobe Tools Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811be) - [Network Systems Specialist Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811a4) - [Digital Media/Web Designer Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811a6) - [Game & Animation Designer / Programmer Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811a8)
Career Concentrator: Web Development- Micro Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Web Development.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Web Development, a student must earn the following badges: - [Web Development 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/KR3138lrR0mbsTvoR_QEpQ) - [Web Development 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/QEK87w5QRUWNS2TRhPX_Cg)
Career Concentrator: Web Development- Advanced- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with advanced career concentrator in Web Development.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Web Development- Advanced, a student must earn the following badges: - [Web Development 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3qY5-VbcQ7OWg_2waaUofA) - [Web Development 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/_Vhipa2GTlmJBzkoMo8MJw)
Career Concentrator: Foundations of Programming- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with concentrator in Foundations of Programming.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Foundations of Programming, a student must earn the following badges: - [Foundations of Programming](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/R4KVeV5bSCeCKozxRMjugQ)
Career Concentrator: Programming- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Programming.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Programming, a student must earn the following badges: - [Programming 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gJxKTOrwTVyZYefcFMIcOQ) - [Programming 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd4d46e0fb0033b77246/overview) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [NHTI, Computer Technology Programming](https://www.nhti.edu/program/computer-technology-programming-advanced/) - [Great Bay Community College, Software Development](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/software-development/) - [Keene State College, Computer Science](https://www.keene.edu/academics/programs/cs/) - [UNH, Computer Science](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/engineering-physical-sciences/programs-study/computer-science/#programstext) - [SNHU, Computer Science](https://www.snhu.edu/campus-majors/undergraduate/bs-computer-science) - [Plymouth State University, Computer Science](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/undergraduate-academic-programs/computer-science/) - [St. Anselm College, Computer Science](https://www.anselm.edu/academics/departments/computer-science-department)
Career Concentrator: Programming- Advanced- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with advanced career concentrator in Programming.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Programming- Advanced, a student must earn the following badges: - [Programming 3a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd4d46e0fb0033b77248/overview) - [Programming 3b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/N0ZPD_r6TuqBpTbmWJqnbw) - [NHTI, Computer Technology Programming](https://www.nhti.edu/program/computer-technology-programming-advanced/) - [Great Bay Community College, Software Development](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/software-development/) - [Keene State College, Computer Science](https://www.keene.edu/academics/programs/cs/) - [UNH, Computer Science](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/engineering-physical-sciences/programs-study/computer-science/#programstext) - [SNHU, Computer Science](https://www.snhu.edu/campus-majors/undergraduate/bs-computer-science) - [Plymouth State University, Computer Science](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/undergraduate-academic-programs/computer-science/) - [St. Anselm College, Computer Science](https://www.anselm.edu/academics/departments/computer-science-department)
Career Concentrator: Network Security Fundamentals- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Network Security Fundamentals.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Network Security Fundamentals, a student must earn the following badges: - [Network Security Fundamentals 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-5U3adPmRCOhIfUtTUdmdg) - [Network Security Fundamentals1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/MTh72hRdR5mAlcDz4pBb3g) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Cybersecurity Investigations](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/cybersecurity-investigations) - [River Valley Community College, Cyber Security and Healthcare IT](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/cybersecurity/) - [Great Bay Community College, Cyber Security Infrastructure](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/cyber-security-infrastructure/) - [Nashua Community College, Cybersecurity Networking](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing/169-cybersecurity-networking-certificate)
Career Concentrator: Operational Cybersecurity- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Operational Cybersecurity.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Operational Cybersecurity, a student must earn the following badges: - [Operational Cybersecurity 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/XK-0ndGNT22y0H4MlnAF-Q) - [Operational Cybersecurity 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/9PpZEB91TWaQPG-m-loDXQ) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Cybersecurity Investigations](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/cybersecurity-investigations) - [River Valley Community College, Cyber Security and Healthcare IT](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/cybersecurity/) - [Great Bay Community College, Cyber Security Infrastructure](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/cyber-security-infrastructure/) - [Nashua Community College, Cybersecurity Networking](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing/169-cybersecurity-networking-certificate)
Career Concentrator: Microsoft Office Specialist- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Microsoft Office Specialist.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Microsoft Office Specialist, a student must earn the following badges: - [Excel](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8YGQE1RgRdmvoGlA5ZrItg) - [Word](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GaOf7w4xQiK5Dm0Nf01WKw) - [PowerPoint](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/WBK0VlX8SMGYH2nfTvaOIA) - [Outlook](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/KkKdRueFSxaa0_0bH8OUHQ) - [Access](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/iQ6lQRL3RW-JO-RdFEU0Rg) - [Career Connections- IT](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Z8hC18DYQ4yoxbwKIMLzmg) - [Job Shadow - IT](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/oNDtv5okQD-NfE0-HqHMuA) - [Micro-Internship - IT](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/WwGXc_-fQDKn5PfAZ5xPPQ) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [NHTI Concord, Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist](https://www.nhti.edu/workforce-training/career-training-programs/certified-administrative-professional-with-microsoft-office-specialist-2019/) - [Nashua Community College, Microsoft Certification and Training](https://www.nashuacc.edu/workforce-development/microsoft-certification-and-training) - [UNH, Microsoft Office Specialist](https://training.unh.edu/course/microsoft-office-specialist-2013)
Career Concentrator: Creative Coding- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Creative Coding.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Creative Coding, a student must earn the following badges: - [Creative Coding 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gslbO2cLSUmIB0F8KKYeqA) - [Creative Coding 2](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/15XIya0rRlugAFBcJEsFzA) - [Creative Coding 3](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/wzEARSjOTHyWQ1iaAVjL_w) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [University of New Hampshire, Coding Bootcamp](https://bootcamp.unh.edu/coding/) - [University of New Hampshire, Computer Science](https://ceps.unh.edu/computer-science) - [Manchester Community College, Computer Science & Innovation](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/computer-science-and-innovation) - [Southern New Hampshire University, BS in Computer Science](https://www.snhu.edu/campus-majors/undergraduate/bs-computer-science) - [Great Bay Community College, Computer Technologies](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/computer-technologies/) - [Dartmouth, Computer Science](https://web.cs.dartmouth.edu/) - [Plymouth State University, Computer Science](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/undergraduate-academic-programs/computer-science/) - [Saint Anselm College, Computer Science](https://www.anselm.edu/majors-minors/computer-science) - [Nashua Community College, Coding Boot Camp](https://nashuacc.edu/workforce-development/coding-boot-camp)
Career Concentrator: Adobe Tools- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Adobe Tools.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Adobe Tools, a student must earn the following badges: - [Adobe Photoshop](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/aN0CKM_HRwyYuIc82expIg) - [Adobe Illustrator](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/9McyvRpVQwK7rIsBbN-TkQ) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [UNH, Digital Design](https://training.unh.edu/digitaldesigncertificate) - [Great Bay Community College, Digital Media Technology](https://www.greatbay.edu/academic-area/digital-media-technology/)
Career Concentrator: Introduction to Networking- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Introduction to Networking.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Introduction to Networking, a student must earn the following badges: - [Intro to Networking 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/hmjnD2g5TEy_WodHRhA_bw) - [Intro to Networking 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/rV9Jz5EdSSe_x-LOirxSKQ) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Network Administrator](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/network-administrator-certificate/) - [Nashua Community College, Computer Networking](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing/291-computer-networking-certificate) - [River Valley Community College, Networking](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/networking/) - [NHTI, Information Technology-Networking](https://www.nhti.edu/program/information-technology-networking/)
Career Concentrator: Advanced Networking- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Advanced Networking.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Advanced Networking, a student must earn the following badges: - [Advanced networking 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/xGy9odIZQY-FYDTEsJqrTg) - [Advanced networking 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/81NvSj9TRZ2Vxxs-4WcWqw) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Network Administrator](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/network-administrator-certificate/) - [Nashua Community College, Computer Networking](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing/291-computer-networking-certificate) - [River Valley Community College, Networking](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/networking/) - [NHTI, Information Technology-Networking](https://www.nhti.edu/program/information-technology-networking/)
Career Concentrator: Computer Maintenance- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Computer Maintenance.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Computer Maintenance, a student must earn the following badges: - [Computer Maintenance 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/FsqH_r1OQ8e4Yk8WnrNT8g) - [Computer Maintenance 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/kmnrIXVDRvyPL5hT5OR8Jg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Network Administrator](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/network-administrator-certificate/) - [Nashua Community College, Computer Networking](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/stem-and-advanced-manufacturing/291-computer-networking-certificate) - [River Valley Community College, Networking](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/networking/) - [NHTI, Information Technology-Networking](https://www.nhti.edu/program/information-technology-networking/)
Career Concentrator: Digital Media Fundamentals- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Digital Media Fundamentals.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Digital Media Fundamentals, a student must earn the following badges: - [Digital Media Fundamentals 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/OZOlXAM3QjyVEzzxk5WB5A) - [Digital Media Fundamentals 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/sGHZkn4HS1KM0LXybdnR_g) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Website Developer](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/website-developer-certificate/) - [Franklin Pierce University, Digital Media Design](https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/ugrad/programs_of_study/div_visperform/digital_media/index.htm) - [Great Bay Community College, Digital Media Communications](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/digital-media-communications/)
Career Concentrator: Digital Media Web Design- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Digital Media Web Design.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Digital Media Web Design, a student must earn the following badges: - [Digital Media Website Design 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/pvOV4_udTCGzu3SDEFnJJQ) - [Digital Media Website Design 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ENG4ftaeSU2IHXm7248TLw) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Website Developer](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/website-developer-certificate/) - [Franklin Pierce University, Digital Media Design](https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/ugrad/programs_of_study/div_visperform/digital_media/index.htm) - [Great Bay Community College, Digital Media Communications](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/digital-media-communications/)
Career Concentrator: Foundations of Game Design- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Foundations of Game Design.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Foundations of Game Design, a student must earn the following badges: - [Foundations of Game Design 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Q2lqXAQVS-a_rTL9YTkdCg) - [Foundations of Game Design 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/XJVpWcJ6QvuU1xv9Z0DxXQ) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Gaming and Animation Developer](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/gaming-and-animation-developer-certificate/) - [NHTI, Animation and Graphic Game Programming](https://www.nhti.edu/program/animation-and-graphic-game-programming-2/) - [SNHU, Game Design & Development](https://www.snhu.edu/program-finder)
Career Concentrator: Game Design- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Game Design.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Game Design, a student must earn the following badges: - [Game Design 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/FeHW-ZNKRlS7jCBGTKoQJw) - [Game Design 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/jEM-49PfQNe_45STe7fp4A) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Gaming and Animation Developer](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/gaming-and-animation-developer-certificate/) - [NHTI, Animation and Graphic Game Programming](https://www.nhti.edu/program/animation-and-graphic-game-programming-2/) - [SNHU, Game Design & Development](https://www.snhu.edu/program-finder)
Hospitality & Tourism Foundations: Hospitality & Tourism- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with foundations in Hospitality & Tourism.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for foundations in Hospitality & Tourism, a student must earn the following badges: - [Hospitality and Tourism](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/jOmcaECEQM6o_ZdFP38Q6g) Earning this micro-pathway badge in Hospitality & Tourism foundations demonstrates significant learning related to a career in Hospitality & Tourism. This micro-pathway forms a strong foundation for future learning and a career in a hospitality & tourism-related field. Other opportunities for learning in Hospitality & Tourism include: - [Hotel & Restaurant Management Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbdc746e0fb0033b77291) - [Culinary Arts Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dc02346e0fb0033b772fb)
Career Concentrator: Hotel & Restaurant Management- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Hotel & Restaurant Management.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Hotel & Restaurant Management, a student must earn the following badges: - [Restaurant Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-GCO7iw5RHGZ-DftqgsecQ) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [University of New Hampshire, Hospitality Management](https://paulcollege.unh.edu/hospitality-management) - [Plymouth State University, Hospitality & Tourism Management](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/graduate-academic-programs/certificates/hospitality-tourism-management/) - [Lakes Region Community College, Hotel & Restaurant Operations](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/hotel-and-restaurant-operations/) - [NH Technical Institute, Hospitality and Tourism Management](https://www.nhti.edu/program/hospitality-and-tourism-management/) - [Great Bay Community College, Hotel, Restaurant & Event Management](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/hotel-restaurant-and-event-management/)
Career Concentrator: Hotel & Restaurant Management- Advanced- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with advanced career concentrator in Hotel & Restaurant Management.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Hotel & Restaurant Management- Advanced, a student must earn the following badges: - [Hospitality and Tourism 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/dM-TgPNnRpeQD6p9mhzh_A) - [Hospitality and Tourism 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Vg1s7nY8RC2NWx7nyObbcg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [University of New Hampshire, Hospitality Management](https://paulcollege.unh.edu/hospitality-management) - [Plymouth State University, Hospitality & Tourism Management](https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/graduate-academic-programs/certificates/hospitality-tourism-management/) - [Lakes Region Community College, Hotel & Restaurant Operations](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/hotel-and-restaurant-operations/) - [NH Technical Institute, Hospitality and Tourism Management](https://www.nhti.edu/program/hospitality-and-tourism-management/) - [Great Bay Community College, Hotel, Restaurant & Event Management](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/hotel-restaurant-and-event-management/)
Career Concentrator: Culinary Arts- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Culinary Arts.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Culinary Arts, a student must earn the following badges: - [Culinary Arts 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ld3CA5leSBaGDZEAaJD_RQ) - [Culinary Arts 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/KyeM5lcrQq-vdfUmWORPYQ) ## **New Hampshire Colleges and Universities Offering Culinary Arts Majors** Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Culinary Arts](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/culinary-arts/) - [White Mountains Community College, Culinary Arts](https://www.wmcc.edu/program/culinary-arts/) - [Nashua Community College, Culinary Arts](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/hospitality-culinary/182-culinary-arts)
Career Concentrator: Culinary Arts- Advanced- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with advanced career concentrator in Culinary Arts.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Culinary Arts- Advanced, a student must earn the following badges: - [Culinary Arts 2](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/wR_9fUeQTeq-2xacMoJUxQ) ## **New Hampshire Colleges and Universities Offering Culinary Arts Majors** Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Lakes Region Community College, Culinary Arts](https://www.lrcc.edu/program/culinary-arts/) - [White Mountains Community College, Culinary Arts](https://www.wmcc.edu/program/culinary-arts/) - [Nashua Community College, Culinary Arts](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/hospitality-culinary/182-culinary-arts)
Business Foundations: Information Management- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with Business foundations in Information Management.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Business Foundations: Information Management a student must earn the following badges: - [Business Information Management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/xZwBGIs6QqCg73loDCbDdw) - [Business Information Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GJkjCO81Tfqrt8SH42Ry6Q) Earning this micro-pathway badge in Information Management foundations demonstrates significant learning related to a career in Information Management. This micro-pathway forms a strong foundation for future learning and a career in an Information Management-related field. Other opportunities for learning in Information Management include: - [Business Foundations: Principals of Business, Marketing & Finance- Micro-Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/63bb5ee7c05c753a3a48b8b9/overview) - [Entrepreneurship Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811b4) - [Marketing Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811b8) - [Sales Professional Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811ba) - [Management Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811b6) - [Legal Administrative Specialist Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811ae)
Business Foundations: Principals of Business, Marketing & Finance- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with Business foundations in Principals of Business, Marketing & Finance.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway for Business Foundations: Principals of Business, Marketing & Finance a student must earn the following badges: - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/h3wJ66JbSkyucwrmSMZ2Vw) - [Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zOcj9JwTTTaZMZL02cY96w) Earning this micro-pathway badge in Principals of Business, Marketing & Finance foundations demonstrates significant learning related to a career in Principals of Business, Marketing & Finance. This micro-pathway forms a strong foundation for future learning and a career in a business, marketing or finance-related field. Other opportunities for learning in Principals of Business, Marketing & Finance include: - [Business Foundations: Information Management- Micro-Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/63bb5e35ebbed205257b8a65) - [Entrepreneurship Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811b4) - [Marketing Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811b8) - [Sales Professional Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811ba) - [Management Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811b6) - [Legal Administrative Specialist Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dbd8b46e0fb00331811ae)
Career Concentrator: Entrepreneurship- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Entrepreneurship.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Entrepreneurship, a student must earn the following badges: - [Entrepreneurship 1](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/M5XjkmJmTnmiCO-uY-IP6A) - [Entrepreneurship 2](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/VH0xwMPnRDiRWPipgPBWvw) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Nashua Community College, Small Business Entrepreneurship](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/business/217-small-business-entrepreneurship) - [River Valley Community College, Entrepreneurship & Innovation](https://www.rivervalley.edu/communityandworkforce/entrepreneurship-innovation/) - [UNH, Business Administration Major: Entrepreneurial Studies](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/business-economics/programs-study/business-administration/business-administration-major-entrepreneurial-studies-option-bs/) - [Colby Sawyer College, Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Minor](https://colby-sawyer.edu/business-administration/entrepreneurship-minor)
Career Concentrator: Business Ownership- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Business Ownership.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Business Ownership, a student must earn the following badges: - [Business Ownership 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ypbioYfaRFmUS0hvbRe2Lg) - [Business Ownership 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-xST1x8vR5GTtzXdfrNp9w) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Nashua Community College, Small Business Entrepreneurship](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/business/217-small-business-entrepreneurship) - [River Valley Community College, Entrepreneurship & Innovation](https://www.rivervalley.edu/communityandworkforce/entrepreneurship-innovation/) - [UNH, Business Administration Major: Entrepreneurial Studies](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/business-economics/programs-study/business-administration/business-administration-major-entrepreneurial-studies-option-bs/) - [Colby Sawyer College, Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Minor](https://colby-sawyer.edu/business-administration/entrepreneurship-minor)
Career Concentrator: Global Business- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Global Business.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Global Business, a student must earn the following badges: - [Global Business 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/K0mmVP8-QoGH5PLeE4xIrA) - [Global Business 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/eJ6l3tgeSzi9F9uJ15apPg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Nashua Community College, Small Business Entrepreneurship](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/business/217-small-business-entrepreneurship) - [River Valley Community College, Entrepreneurship & Innovation](https://www.rivervalley.edu/communityandworkforce/entrepreneurship-innovation/) - [UNH, Business Administration Major: Entrepreneurial Studies](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/business-economics/programs-study/business-administration/business-administration-major-entrepreneurial-studies-option-bs/) - [Colby Sawyer College, Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Minor](https://colby-sawyer.edu/business-administration/entrepreneurship-minor)
Career Concentrator: Virtual Business- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Virtual Business.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Virtual Business, a student must earn the following badges: - [Virtual Business 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/KaKVYIeBRBCRws_L-Bd1Yw) - [Virtual Business 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/kD0xNOmaQE69SHZpVbnO6A) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Nashua Community College, Small Business Entrepreneurship](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/associate-degrees/business/217-small-business-entrepreneurship) - [River Valley Community College, Entrepreneurship & Innovation](https://www.rivervalley.edu/communityandworkforce/entrepreneurship-innovation/) - [UNH, Business Administration Major: Entrepreneurial Studies](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/business-economics/programs-study/business-administration/business-administration-major-entrepreneurial-studies-option-bs/) - [Colby Sawyer College, Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Minor](https://colby-sawyer.edu/business-administration/entrepreneurship-minor)
Career Concentrator: Marketing- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Marketing.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Marketing, a student must earn the following badges: - [Marketing Foundations 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gViuY7LYTWm3LyiVkOEFhQ) - [Marketing Foundations 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Rhi-OTUBTmWccBfXiL0Hvw)
Career Concentrator: Marketing- Advanced- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with advanced career concentrator in Marketing.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Marketing- Advanced, a student must earn the following badges: - [Marketing 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/yKfwrVEnT5e5W3LhKqXfXg) -[Marketing 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gK4lQzBjQGaayIGn5lNyCg)
Career Concentrator: Sports & Entertainment Marketing- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Sports & Entertainment Marketing .
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Sports & Entertainment Marketing, a student must earn the following badges: - [Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/3xiN6LIMSA21ISnGYEOdHQ) - [Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/C5YMLtelSR-PPjlup4ywhA)
Career Concentrator: E-marketing- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in E-marketing .
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: E-marketing , a student must earn the following badges: - [e-Marketing 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/gyADvNgNTFW7Tuby9gjGRQ) - [e-Marketing 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/qdglzhF4REuLQnm7PzfooQ)
Career Concentrator: Marketing Management- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Marketing Management .
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Marketing Management , a student must earn the following badges: - [Marketing management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8G1sMiZ7SqiymuZJXlf-7g) - [Marketing Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/-mv32CesQky4zJEdf49ABA)
Career Concentrator: Social Media Marketing- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Social Media Marketing .
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Social Media Marketing , a student must earn the following badges: - [Social Media Marketing](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Te3yzXj0RCSJYMNboDEomA)
Career Concentrator: Professional Sales & Promotion- Micro Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Professional Sales & Promotion.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Professional Sales & Promotion, a student must earn the following badges: - [Professional Sales & Promotion 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/g89JiIA4SwOb7IDNo--JmA) - [Professional Sales & Promotion 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ThtGLG5VT36_6pMNRE03cw) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Great Bay Community College, Sales and Digital Marketing](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/sales-digital-marketing/) - [Manchester Community College, Marketing](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/marketing) - [Nashua Community College, Marketing](https://www.nashuacc.edu/academics/certificate-programs/business/204-marketing-certificate) - [SNHU, Marketing Degree Online](https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/bs-in-marketing) - [Granite State College, Marketing](https://www.granite.edu/degree-programs/bachelors-degrees/marketing/) - [Keene State College, Business Management: Marketing Specialization](https://www.keene.edu/catalog/programs/detail/management-bs/#P106)
Career Concentrator: Management- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Management.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Management, a student must earn the following badges: - [Management 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/pgMIckZtSZeIcrVmTO7EUA) - [Management 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/GtV-6a8RRram2bbFHJiAdA) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Management](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/management) - [River Valley Community College, Business Management](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/business-management/) - [Franklin Pierce University, Management-Leadership Education](https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/ugrad/programs_of_study/div_busadmin/management/) - [UNH, Business Administration Major: Management Option](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/business-economics/programs-study/business-administration/business-administration-major-management-option-bs/) - [SNHU, Online Business Degree](https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/bs-in-business-administration) - [Great Bay Community College, Leadership & Management](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/leadership-management/)
Career Concentrator: Business Law- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Business Law.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Business Law, a student must earn the following badges: - [Business Law 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/1yEZX81LRu-QfP59cwGL1Q) - [Business Law 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/aT-ONuNJRtaUlQAwjfEkeg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Management](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/management) - [River Valley Community College, Business Management](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/business-management/) - [Franklin Pierce University, Management-Leadership Education](https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/ugrad/programs_of_study/div_busadmin/management/) - [UNH, Business Administration Major: Management Option](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/business-economics/programs-study/business-administration/business-administration-major-management-option-bs/) - [SNHU, Online Business Degree](https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/bs-in-business-administration) - [Great Bay Community College, Leadership & Management](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/leadership-management/)
Career Concentrator: Management- Advanced- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with advanced career concentrator in Management.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Management- Advanced, a student must earn the following badges: - [Management 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ohjRfm2fQ2ywt_h8N0qyag) - [Management 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/ydSq-NEyTj6SBM8ElWY-Fw) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Management](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/management) - [River Valley Community College, Business Management](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/business-management/) - [Franklin Pierce University, Management-Leadership Education](https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/ugrad/programs_of_study/div_busadmin/management/) - [UNH, Business Administration Major: Management Option](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/business-economics/programs-study/business-administration/business-administration-major-management-option-bs/) - [SNHU, Online Business Degree](https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/bs-in-business-administration) - [Great Bay Community College, Leadership & Management](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/leadership-management/)
Career Concentrator: Human Resource Management- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Human Resource Management.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Human Resource Management, a student must earn the following badges: - [Human Resource Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/IzNUiZTnQteDoLJFh7rFcA) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Management](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/management) - [River Valley Community College, Business Management](https://www.rivervalley.edu/program/business-management/) - [Franklin Pierce University, Management-Leadership Education](https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/ugrad/programs_of_study/div_busadmin/management/) - [UNH, Business Administration Major: Management Option](https://catalog.unh.edu/undergraduate/business-economics/programs-study/business-administration/business-administration-major-management-option-bs/) - [SNHU, Online Business Degree](https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/bs-in-business-administration) - [Great Bay Community College, Leadership & Management](https://www.greatbay.edu/program/leadership-management/)
Career Concentrator: Office Administration- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Office Administration.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Office Administration, a student must earn the following badges: - [Office Administration 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/VeeeR955SSSQtxaLhCYxCw) - [Office Administration 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Az8EFfgSQyOz7hgXUVAayA)
Career Concentrator: Business Information Management- Advanced- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with advanced career concentrator in Business Information Management.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Business Information Management- Advanced, a student must earn the following badges: - [Business Information Management 2a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/i0Qe5O8vTXeLKSw4qImkGw) - [Business Information Management 2b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/P-atjZUuTe64wYQ1aGRpbA)
Career Concentrator: Legal Administration- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with advanced career concentrator in Legal Administration.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Career Concentrator: Legal Administration, a student must earn the following badges: - [Legal Administration 1a](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/wkEnq4sjTBe9zAxkI-Rfsw) - [Legal Administration 1b](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/oTv0JlOBSuCl7sUOTgcL3Q)
Career Concentrator: Personal Training- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Personal Training.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Personal Training, a student must earn the following badges: - [Personal Training Career Prep](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/Bct5x4HyQoq-4jUBxKRwdg) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Health Fitness Professional](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/health-fitness-professional) - [University of New Hampshire, Exercise Science](https://chhs.unh.edu/kinesiology/program/bs/exercise-science-major) - [Keene State College, Physical Education](https://www.keene.edu/catalog/programs/detail/physical-education-bs/) - [White Mountains Community College, Health and Wellness](https://www.wmcc.edu/program/health-and-wellness/) ## **Personal Training Certification** Students who have earned a completion badge may be interested in an industry-recognized certification. A sample of the organizations that offer certification tests are listed here. - [National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer](https://www.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/exam-information) - [American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer](https://www.acsm.org/get-stay-certified/get-certified/health-fitness-certifications/personal-trainer)
Career Concentrator: Coaching- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Coaching.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Coaching, a student must earn the following badges: - [Introduction to Coaching](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/KcM3h66qQfOQtwWNNxoS2w) Students who have earned a completion badge may want to continue their education by applying to related programs at these colleges or universities. - [Manchester Community College, Health Fitness Professional](https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/health-fitness-professional) - [Southern New Hampshire University, Sports Management](https://www.snhu.edu/campus-majors/undergraduate/bs-sport-management) - [Keene State College, Physical Education](https://www.keene.edu/academics/programs/pe/) - [New England College, Physical Education](http://catalog.nec.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=21&poid=2431&returnto=610) - [NHTI, Coaching Certificate](https://www.nhti.edu/program/coaching/)
The Theater, Cinema & Film Production 1b badge indicates mastery of the Theater, Cinema & Film Production 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of theatrical production by describing theater development, explaining theatrical productions, and summarizing the rehearsal.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of film production by describing film development, explaining film production, and summarizing post-production.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of camerawork by describing the role of the film crew, explaining types of film equipment, and summarizing cinematic techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of scene lighting by summarizing the purpose of scene lighting, describing elements of scene lighting, and explaining the role of the lighting crew.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sound management by summarizing sound design, describing types of sound equipment, and explaining the role of the sound crew.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of makeup and wardrobe by describing the purpose of theater costumes, explaining the purpose of cinematic costumes, and summarizing the purpose of makeup.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of set design by explaining production design, describing the roles of the set design crew, and describing the roles of the film design team.
Theater, Cinema, and Film Industry Economics
Students will demonstrate an understanding of theater, cinema, and film industry economics by explaining the significance of the audience in the entertainment industry and the impact of film distribution.
To earn this badge in Theater, Cinema & Film Production 1b students must master the following competencies: - Theatrical Production -- Film Production - Camerawork - Scene Lighting - Sound Management - Makeup and Wardrobe - Set Design - Theater, Cinema, and Film Industry Economics
The Theater, Cinema & Film Production 1a badge indicates mastery of the Theater, Cinema & Film Production 1a concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the world of theater by describing the elements of theater, explaining the history of theater, and summarizing theater schools of thought.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the world of film by describing technological advancements in film, explaining the rise of cinema, and summarizing film schools of thought.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of theater genres by explaining the history of genres, explaining comedy in theater, and describing musical and experimental theater.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of film genres by explaining drama in film, describing comedy in film, and summarizing other genres of film.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of script writing by describing the elements of script writing, explaining details in film scripts, and explaining details in play scripts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of acting by describing performance styles, comparing elements of acting, and explaining the acting process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of directing by summarizing the history of directing, describing collaboration of directors, and summarizing representation in directing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of stage and screen by explaining the purpose of industry awards, describing industry critiques, and summarizing industry preservation.
To earn this badge in Theater, Cinema & Film Production 1a students must master the following competencies: - The World of Theater - The World of Film - Theater Genres - Film Genres - Script Writing - Acting - Directing - Stage & Screen
Physical Fitness Foundations- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with foundations in Physical Fitness FoundatIons.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Physical Fitness FoundatIons, a student must earn the following badges: - [Exercise Science](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/zbbBM7W7TyGVmKGZp1EszQ) - [Flexibility](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/8lQzwCSJT4OxxuQoAoHGZQ) - [Running](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/QVJYFpm4T4GVg_KckO2LDA) - [Strength Training](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/badges/i_ydS2RATpiLZmq-PF6oUw) Earning this micro-pathway badge in physical fitness foundations demonstrates significant learning related to a career in physical fitness. This micro-pathway forms a strong foundation for future learning and a career in a physical fitness-related field. Other opportunities for learning in physical fitness include: - [Personal Training Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dc11446e0fb0033181226) - [Coaching Preparation Pathway](https://vlacs.badgr.io/issuers/5c094f9ac9494836a1b1630f/badges/5e3dc0d846e0fb0033b7730e)
The Marine Science Experience badge indicates mastery of the Marine Science Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
To earn this Marine Science Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Ocean Properties - Ocean and Atmosphere Interactions - Ocean Movement - Ocean Life - Ocean Interactions - Conservation
The Drawing 2 Experience badge indicates mastery of the Drawing 2 Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of self-portrait drawings by examining and explaining the proportions of the human head and creating their own self-portrait.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of pointillism by explaining the techniques for creating a variety of values in pointillism and using ink to create a pointillism drawing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of using color in their drawings by analyzing the different groups on the color wheel, mixing colors to create desired colors, and using colored pencils in a three-stage drawing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of figure drawing by examining and explaining the proportions of the human body and using charcoal to create their own figure drawing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cartooning by explaining common characteristics of cartoons and applying them to their own cartoon creation.
To earn this Drawing 2 Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. Competencies: - Self-Portrait - Pointillism - Color - Figure Drawing - Cartooning
The Painting 1 Experience badge indicates mastery of the Painting 1 Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of color theory in landscape painting by explaining the layout of the color wheel, comparing and contrasting a variety of color schemes, mixing colors, and applying color theory to an original landscape painting.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of watercolor by explaining the characteristics of watercolor, and applying watercolor techniques to create a painting.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of pop art by analyzing a variety of pop art artists’ paintings, explaining the characteristics of pop art, and creating their own pop art-inspired painting.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mixed media by defining mixed media, analyzing mixed media paintings, and creating their own mixed media painting.
To earn this Painting 1 Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Color Theory in Landscape Painting - Watercolor - Pop Art - Mixed Media
The World History Experience badge indicates mastery of the World History Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the development of the monotheistic religions by comparing the ideals of the monotheistic religions, summarizing the expansion of the Islamic empires, and summarizing contributions of the Byzantine Empire before its decline.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medieval Europe and Japan by summarizing medieval social hierarchy in Europe, describing intellectual and artistic achievements of the Middle Ages, and comparing Japanese feudalism with Western European feudalism during the Middle Ages.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ancient empires by describing early African nations, comparing Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations, and analyzing the impact of ancient Mesoamerican and Andean leaders.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of post-medieval ideas by describing the effects of the plague, analyzing the cultural impact of the Renaissance, and summarizing the effects of the Age of Exploration.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the influence of the Enlightenment by summarizing the effects of settled nations, describing the Scientific Revolution, and analyzing the Enlightenment’s influence on the French Revolution.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of industrialization and imperialism by explaining the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society, summarizing resulting economic ideologies, explaining imperialism, and analyzing reform movements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the world wars by explaining the events leading to WWI, describing the causes of the world wars, analyzing the ending of WWII, and explaining the crime of genocide.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of globalism by describing the aftereffects of WWII, explaining the fighting of proxy wars, and analyzing the pros and cons of globalization.
To earn this World History Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Development of Monotheistic Religions - Medieval Europe and Japan - Ancient Empires - Post-medieval Ideas - Influence of the Enlightenment - Industrialization and Imperialism - The World Wars - Globalism
The Digital Photography 2 Experience badge indicates mastery of the Digital Photography 2 Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
To earn this Digital Photography 2 Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Event Photography - Fine Art Photography - Food Photography - Sports Photography Digital Photography 2 is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Digital Photography](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582aa18dce9d1adde54552)
Career Exploration Friday: A day in the life of a nurse!
This badge demonstrates your attendance and learning at one of our elementary Career Exploration events. Thank you for attending!
Career Exploration Friday: For the love of Food!
Career Exploration Friday: Laser's and how they are used to build things!
The Procedural Programming badge indicates mastery of the Procedural Programming concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Introduction to Procedural Programming and Python
Students will demonstrate an understanding of procedural programming and Python by reviewing procedural programming languages, describing and using Python, and exploring applications in computational thinking.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of procedural programming design by examining variable scope, defining functions, investigating efficient code and using mathematical operators.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of procedural programming application by working with selection structures, learning to obtain and verify good user input, and importing and using Python libraries.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of visualization by examining the use of iterative loops, investigating recursion, using Turtle Graphics with recursive functions and researching API’s and IDE’s.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data by examining different types of functions and subroutines, explaining the benefits of modular programming and using modularity to enhance program efficiency.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data analysis and exercise by investigating how programs work with data, how programmers compare data, basic analysis tools, and working with data while examining linear and binary search algorithms.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computer security by describing computer vulnerabilities and their impacts, testing user input, learning about cryptography, encryption and computer programming careers in security.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of program development by examining real-world scenarios where different problems can be solved through programming and coding and assessing a program in Python.
To earn this badge in Procedural Programming students must master the following competencies: - Introduction to Procedural Programming and Python - Procedural Programming Design - Procedural Programming Application - Visualization - Data - Data Analysis and Exercise - Computer Security - Program Development
Career Concentrator: Procedural Programming- Micro-Pathway
This completion badge is awarded to a VLACS student to certify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to master the competencies associated with career concentrator in Procedural Programming.
## **Badges Earned** To be awarded a completion badge in Micro-Pathway in Career Concentrator: Procedural Programming, a student must earn the following badges: - [Procedural Programming](https://vlacs.org/competencies/procedural-programming/)
Career Exploration Friday: How to plan a wedding!
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH TechVenturers 2 indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
UNH TechVenturers MI 2 Career Preparation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH TechVenturers Micro-Internship 2 Career Preparation by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH TechVenturers Micro-Internship 2 Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete expectations of the Micro Internships- UNH TechVenturers 2.
The Film Production Experience badge indicates mastery of the Film Production Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the scriptwriting phase by creating a script using the writing process and designing an elevator pitch to market an idea for a film.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the pre-production phase in filmmaking by creating a storyboard and formulating effective camera shots.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the production phase in filmmaking by creating and implementing a video production schedule and checklist and applying lighting and audio techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the post-production phase in filmmaking by explaining film editing techniques, explaining the film revision process, and applying revision and editing to their own film.
To earn this Film Production Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - The Scriptwriting Phase - Pre-Production Phase - The Production Phase - Post-Production Phase
Micro Internships- UNH 4-H Teen Conference 2
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH 4-H Teen Conference 2 indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
UNH 4-H Teen Conference Micro-Internship 2 Career Preparation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH 4-H Teen Conference Micro-Internship Career Preparation 2 by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
UNH 4-H Teen Conference Micro-Internship 2 Career Tasks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH 4-H Teen Conference Micro-Internship 2 Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH Tech Leaders 2 indicates completion of competencies related to the Micro Internship 2 offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
UNH TechLeaders Micro-Internship 2 Career Preparation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH TechLeaders Micro-Internship 2 Career Preparation by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
UNH TechLeaders Micro-Internship 2 Career Tasks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of UNH TechLeaders Micro-Internship 2 Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete expectations of the Micro Internships 2- UNH Tech Leaders
Career Exploration Friday- Managing a Farm!
The Micro Internship badge for the ARMI I BioFabUSA indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
ARMI I BioFabUSA Micro-Internship Career Preparation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ARMI I BioFabUSA Micro-Internship Career Preparation by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
ARMI I BioFabUSA Micro-Internship Career Tasks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ARMI I BioFabUSA Micro-Internship Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete expectations of the Micro Internships- ARMI I BioFabUSA - The Micro-Internship offering extends your learning into the real world and allows you to learn from a professional of your choice either in person or virtually. You will perform research on a particular career field, including the various pathways into a specific career, and use your connection with your chosen professional to determine an authentic product or deliverable to demonstrate your understanding of the outcomes of this career. - You should either have already secured a professional or have some ideas regarding a professional you will be working with prior to starting. - Students will earn .5 credit upon completion of this customized learning opportunity.
The Biology Experience badge indicates mastery of the Biology Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of foundations of biology by describing the scientific method, explaining elements of the chemistry of life, and describing Earth’s early atmosphere.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cell structures and processes by analyzing properties of water, describing cell structure and function, explaining processes of cellular transport, and explaining cellular energy.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of heredity and cell reproduction by comparing types of cell division, describing heredity and genetic mutations, explaining the process and applications of DNA replication, and explaining the process of protein synthesis.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ecological systems by describing fundamentals of ecology, summarizing the characteristics of the biosphere, describing elements of ecosystems, and explaining the impact of changes on ecosystems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of evolution and natural selection by explaining the theory of evolution and describing the process of natural selection.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of classification and diversity by explaining the classification of organisms and describing the features specific to organisms in each kingdom.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of systems of the human body by describing the structure and function of the human body systems and comparing body system actions.
To earn this Biology Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Foundations of Biology - Cell Structures and Processes - Heredity and Cell Reproduction - Ecological Systems - Evolution and Natural Selection - Classification and Diversity - Systems of the Human Body
The Micro-Internship 5 badge indicates completion of competencies in careers related to the Micro-Internship 5 offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career preparation for Micro-Internship 5 by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career tasks in Micro-Internship 5 by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
The Personal Financial Literacy- Honors badge indicates mastery of the Personal Financial Literacy- Honors concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of education, careers and income by explaining education required to meet goals beyond high school, influences on choice of jobs or careers, and factors that affect income such as major taxes and budgets.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of balancing spending and saving by explaining smart consumer decision making, saving and protection mechanisms, and impact of interest rates and inflation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of credit by explaining types of credit, the total cost of credit, types of loans, down payments, credit reports and scores, credit offers, consumer protection laws, debt, and bankruptcy.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of managing financial risks by explaining investments, risk and return of investment types, diversification, insurance and extended warranties, identity theft and protection.
To earn this badge in Personal Financial Literacy- Honors students must master the following competencies: - Education, Careers and Income - Balancing Spending and Saving - Understanding Credit - Managing Financial Risks
The Music Appreciation badge indicates mastery of the Music Appreciation concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0 .5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music by explaining the music elements, describing the use of elements in genres of music, and summarizing the dynamics of music.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of pop music by summarizing the rise of pop music, explaining the characteristics of pop music, and summarizing the evolution of pop music.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the origins of music by explaining ancient music, summarizing ancient music theory, and evaluating medieval music.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the music of the Renaissance by summarizing the influence of the Renaissance, explaining Renaissance instruments, and describing Renaissance music forms.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the classical period by describing the characteristics of classical music, explaining the forms of classical music, and comparing the classical composers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Romantic Era by explaining changes to music during the Romantic Era, contrasting the composers of the Romantic Era, and analyzing society’s influence on music.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Jazz era by explaining the birth of Jazz, evaluating the characteristics of Jazz, and comparing influential composers.
To earn this badge in Music Appreciation students must master the following competencies: - Elements of Music - Pop Music - Origins of Music - Music of the Renaissance - Music of the Baroque Period - The Classical Period - The Romantic Era - The Jazz Era
VLACS School Partnership Training- Welcome Back
The VLACS School Partnership Badge is awarded to school partners who complete professional development through our Welcome Back training.
During this training, educators will understand the following: - Competency-based, self-paced online learning - Student information systems by becoming proficient with Maestro, the VLACS student information system - The VLACS account creation and enrollment processes and the parent and student resources to support these processes - The most current resources and supports available to VLACS students, such as online tutoring and help desks, a ticketing system, and a knowledge base.
VLACS School Partnership Training- Ways to Learn
The VLACS School Partnership Badge is awarded to school partners who complete professional development through our Ways to Learn training.
During this training, educators will understand the following: - Competency-based, self-paced online learning - The different ways that students can learn online such as traditional self-paced online courses, project-based learning, and experiential learning - Career and interest-based learning opportunities at VLACS that occur online and in-person - The VLACS badging program, including course criteria to meet badge eligibility, badge management software, and badge sharing process.
VLACS School Partnership Training- Exploring Support Services with VLACS School Counseling: A Collaborative Approach
The VLACS School Partnership Badge is awarded to school partners who complete professional development by completing our training on Exploring Support Services with VLACS School Counseling: A Collaborative Approach.
During this training, educators will understand the following: - School counseling and support services for part-time students at VLACS, such as enrollment and withdrawal concerns, guardianship extenuating circumstances, AP course information, and transcripts - Collaboration to support students with IEPs and 504s
The Chemistry Experience badge indicates mastery of the Chemistry Experience concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of matter by explaining scientific measurement, describing properties of matter, and summarizing changes in matter.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of atoms and elements by summarizing atomic theory, describing characteristics of electrons, and explaining the elements of the periodic table.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of molecules and compounds by explaining valence electrons, describing processes of bonding, and explaining molecular names and structure.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of chemical reactions by describing the balancing of chemical equations, and comparing types of reactions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of stoichiometry by explaining the importance of the mole, describing the empirical formula, evaluating stoichiometry calculations, and explaining the application of stoichiometry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the phases of matter by describing particle motion and energy, explaining the phase changes of matter, and describing gas laws.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of energy in reactions by describing energy in a system, explaining chemical reactions rates, and explaining dynamic equilibrium.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of solutions by summarizing properties of water, describing the concentrations of solutions, and explaining the properties of acids and bases.
To earn this Chemistry Experience badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Matter - Atoms and Elements - Molecules and Compounds - Chemical Reactions - Stoichiometry - Phases of Matter - Energy in Reactions - Solutions
Career Exploration, Job Shadow & Micro-Internship
The CE, JS & MI badge indicates mastery of the Career Connections, Job Shadow and Micro-internship requirements and skills outlined in your course.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career exploration by explaining factors that influence a career choice and describing qualification requirements of a career.
Career Preparation for the Micro-Internship
To earn this badge in CE, JS & MI, students will demonstrate mastery of the following competencies: - Career Exploration - Job Shadow - Micro-Internship
Micro Internships- UNH TechVenturers B- Civil Engineering
The Micro Internship badge for the UNH TechVenturers B- Civil Engineering indicates completion of the competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students must complete expectations of the Micro Internships- UNH TechVenturers B- Civil Engineering.
VLACS School Partnership Training- Student Enrollment and the New Student Information System
The VLACS School Partnership Badge is awarded to school partners who complete professional development by completing our training on Student Enrollment and the New Student Information System.
Discovery Day Friday: How to Survive in the Wild!
This badge demonstrates your attendance and learning at one of our elementary Discovery Day events. Thank you for attending!
Discovery Day Friday: Let's put on a show!
VLACS School Partnership Training- Engage, Enroll, and Excel: A Guide to VLACS Enrollment, Monitoring, and Program Updates
The VLACS School Partnership Badge is awarded to school partners who complete professional development by completing our training on SEngage, Enroll, and Excel: A Guide to VLACS Enrollment, Monitoring, and Program Updates.
Discovery Day Friday: Technology Rocks! A Music, Dance & Comedy Party
Discovery Day Friday: Take a walk on the wild side!
Discovery Day Friday- Future Leaders of America!
VLACS School Partnership Training- Full Day Training
The VLACS School Partnership Badge is awarded to school partners who complete professional development through our Full Day Training program.
Educators will understand: - Competency-based, self-paced online learning - Student information systems by becoming proficient with Maestro, the VLACS student information system - The VLACS account creation and enrollment processes and the parent and student resources to support these processes - The most current resources and supports available to VLACS students, such as online tutoring and help desks, a ticketing system, and a knowledge base. - The different ways that students can learn online such as traditional self-paced online courses, project-based learning, and experiential learning - Career and interest-based learning opportunities at VLACS that occur online and in-person - The VLACS badging program, including course criteria to meet badge eligibility, badge management software, and badge sharing process. - School counseling and support services for part-time students at VLACS, such as enrollment and withdrawal concerns, guardianship extenuating circumstances, AP course information, and transcripts - Collaboration to support students with IEPs and 504s
VLACS School Partnership Training- Unlocking Real-World Learning Opportunities With Job Shadows & Internships
The VLACS School Partnership Badge is awarded to school partners who complete professional development through our Job Shadow & Micro Internship training.
Educators will understand: - How students enroll in VLACS’s job shadow and micro-internship offerings - The role of the career mentor in VLACS’s job shadow and micro-internship offerings - The role of the VLACS teacher in the job shadow and micro-internship offerings - The competencies that students will master in their job shadow and micro-internship experiences - The skill-building and networking opportunities inherent in these learning experiences - The VLACS badging program, including course criteria to meet badge eligibility, badge management software, and badge sharing process.
VLACS School Partnership Training- Providing More Opportunities For Your Students Through Competency Recovery & Cohorts
The VLACS School Partnership Badge is awarded to school partners who complete professional development through our Providing More Opportunities For Your Students Through Competency Recovery & Cohorts training.
During this training, educators will understand the following: - the concept of a "cohort" in the context of VLACS, exploring the rationale behind and advantages of developing blended learning cohorts - the practical implementation of cohorts at VLACS, including the logistics involved - the collaborative aspects of working with VLACS when a group of students enrolls in - the same course or competencies, fostering a supportive and cohesive learning environment. - the process of competency recovery at VLACS - the enrollment procedures for competency recovery at VLACS, gaining insight into - the steps and requirements involved, and how competencies are reflected on VLACS transcripts. - the potential challenges and solutions associated with competency recovery and cohort development, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate potential obstacles effectively - the benefits of leveraging blended learning opportunities such as VLACS to enhance educational offerings, to accommodate the diverse needs and interests of students.
VLACS Weekly New School Partner Training
The VLACS School Partnership Badge is awarded to school partners who complete professional development through our Weekly New School Partner Training.
Micro-Internship- Seacoast Science Center
The Micro Internship badge for the Seacoast Science Center Micro-Internship indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Seacoast Science Center Micro-Internship Career Preparation by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Seacoast Science Center Micro-Internship Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete the expectations of the Micro Internships- Seacoast Science Center. - The Micro-Internship offering extends your learning into the real world and allows you to learn from a professional of your choice either in person or virtually. You will perform research on a particular career field, including the various pathways into a specific career, and use your connection with your chosen professional to determine an authentic product or deliverable to demonstrate your understanding of the outcomes of this career. - Students will earn 0.5 credit upon completion of this customized learning opportunity.
Discovery Day Friday- A visit to the chicken lab!
VLACS School Partnership Training- Monitoring Your Seniors’ Progress
The VLACS School Partnership Badge is awarded to school partners who complete professional development through our Monitoring Your Seniors’ Progress training.
During this training, educators will understand the following: - The concept of VLACS’s senior target completion date - The practices that VLACS teachers implement to support students in completing their courses in time for graduation - Tools that school partners can access to monitor their seniors - Ways in which you can partner with VLACS to ensure that seniors meet their requirements - The benefit of partnering with VLACS to ensure the success of seniors
The Micro Internship badge for the Branch Hill Farm Micro-Internship indicates completion of competencies listed below related to the Micro Internship offering that was chosen by the student. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Branch Hill Farm Micro-Internship Career Preparation by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Branch Hill Farm Micro-Internship Career Tasks by completing the micro-internship and the required deliverable(s).
Students must complete the expectations of the Branch Hill Farm Micro Internship. - The Micro-Internship offering extends your learning into the real world and allows you to learn from a professional of your choice either in person or virtually. You will perform research on a particular career field, including the various pathways into a specific career, and use your connection with your chosen professional to determine an authentic product or deliverable to demonstrate your understanding of the outcomes of this career. - Students will earn 0.5 credit upon completion of this customized learning opportunity.
Discovery Day Friday- A visit to the Seacoast Science Center
The Personal Finance and Money Management badge indicates mastery of the Personal Finance and Money Management concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of financial choices by summarizing factors influencing financial decisions, explaining factors impacting income, and creating a budget.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the risks and rewards of investing by describing options to grow money, explaining the relationship between taking risks and growing money, summarizing features of insurance, and analyzing identity theft.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of spending and saving money by describing factors affecting consumer decisions, describing common contracts, explaining types of financial accounts, and analyzing the relationship between inflation and interest rates.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the use of credit by comparing types of credit, describing types of loans, explaining the influence of credit scores, and explaining the management of debt.
To earn this badge in Personal Finance and Money Management students must master the following competencies: - Factors Influencing Financial Choices - Risks and Rewards of Investing - Spending and Saving Money - The Use of Credit
Middle School Interest & Career Exploration
The Middle School Interest & Career Exploration badge indicates mastery of the Middle School Interest & Career Exploration concepts and skills outlined in the earning criteria and earns 0.5 credits.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of interest and career matching by explaining their personal interests, summarizing workplace skills, and describing jobs and careers that match their interests.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of making career connections by describing education and training related to careers of interest, and summarizing discoveries made after meeting a career professional.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career exploration by explaining the purpose of an informational meeting, describing the preparation for an informational meeting, and summarizing information gathered from an informational meeting.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal career choice by describing a specific profession, explaining development in the profession, and describing career fulfillment.
To earn this badge in ,Middle School Interest & Career Exploration students must master the following competencies: - Interest and Career Matching - Making Career Connections - Career Exploration - Personal Career Choice
Adult Education Exploring Career Options
The Adult Education Exploring Career Options badge indicates mastery of the Exploring Career Options concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 credits.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career exploration by summarizing requirements needed for selected careers, comparing careers based on interest, and explaining continued interest in careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of informational interviews by describing informational interview elements, summarizing the process of conducting an informational review, and participating in an informational interview.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of interest and career alignment by evaluating career interest inventories, summarizing careers that match interests, and explaining reasons for possible career matches.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of job shadowing by describing job shadowing elements, summarizing the job shadow processes, and participating in a job shadow.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of maintaining a professional profile by describing the purpose of updates to a professional profile and formulating edits to a resume, cover letter, and online professional profile.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of professional profiles by creating a professional profile, formulating a resume, and creating a cover letter.
To earn this badge in Adult Education Exploring Career Options, students must master the following competencies: - Exploration of Careers - Informational Interviews - Interest and career alignment - Job Shadowing - Professional Profile Maintenance - Purpose of Professional Profiles
VLACS School Partnership Training- How to Connect your students to New Hampshire-Based Career Mentors
The VLACS School Partnership Badge is awarded to school partners who complete professional development through our How to Connect your students to New Hampshire-Based Career Mentors training.
During this training, educators will understand the following: - The importance of helping students build social capital - The difference between strong and weak ties - The strength of weak ties - Common barriers that schools face to connecting their students to career mentors - The work VLACS is doing to eliminate these barriers - The variety of ways that students can access career mentors through VLACS offerings - The benefits of partnering with VLACS to help students build their social capital
Enrichment Experience Kids' Creative Writing (Grades 3-5)
This Enrichment Experience: Kids' Creative Writing badge honors dedication to learning about writing creatively and developing writing skills.
To earn this Enrichment Experience: Kids' Creative Writing badge, students must: - Actively engage in six one-hour-long learning sessions in which students will demonstrate an understanding of creative writing by creating writing pieces that use story elements and descriptions. - Complete learning activities between sessions to practice creative writing skills.
Enrichment Experience: Animals of the World (Grades K-2)
This Enrichment Experience: Animals of the World badge honors dedication to learning about different animals throughout our planet.
To earn this Enrichment Experience: Animals of the World badge, students must: - Actively engage in six one-hour-long learning sessions during which students will develop an understanding of animals of the world by creating products that illustrate features of animals from each continent. - Complete learning activities between sessions that continue to develop their exploration of the world's various species.
Enrichment Experience: True Crime (Grades 9-12)
This Enrichment Experience: True Crime badge honors dedication to learning how to unlock the secrets of the criminal world. Students will unravel the mysteries of the criminal underworld and sharpen their investigative skills!
To earn this Enrichment Experience: True Crime badge, students must: - Actively engage in six one-hour-long learning sessions during which students will demonstrate an understanding of true crime by analyzing true crime cases and drawing conclusions about true crime events. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately developing skills in analysis & investigative skills.
The Security badge indicates mastery of the Security concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of security management by explaining the importance of regulations, describing risk management, and explaining the implementation of data protections.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cyber security architecture by describing authorization design concepts, describing cyber security vulnerabilities, and explaining the importance of physical security controls.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of security threats by explaining security vulnerability identification, describing attack indicators, and explaining security assessment techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of security implementation by explaining the implementation of secure protocols, explaining wireless security configurations, explaining account management controls, and describing key infrastructure implementation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of incident response by describing incident response policies, describing incident response tools, and explaining digital forensics.
To earn this badge in Security, students must master the following competencies: - Security Management - Cyber Security Architecture - Security Threats - Security Implementation - Incident Response
The CompTIA Network badge indicates mastery of the CompTIA Network concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of networking fundamentals by explaining network characteristics, explaining reference models, and describing common networking issues.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of LAN technologies by describing connection technologies, explaining network device applications, and describing routing concepts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of physical connections by explaining physical networking tools, describing types of cable, and describing cable connectivity troubleshooting techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of IP addresses by explaining private IP addresses, explaining the importance of network services, and explaining DNS servers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of TCP/IP protocols by explaining application protocols, explaining network ports, and describing NTP server management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of internetworking by explaining the application of switches, explaining the application of routers, and describing types of network infrastructures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of wireless LANs by explaining wireless LAN standards, describing wireless configuration techniques, and explaining wireless connectivity troubleshooting techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of wide area networks by explaining wired internet connection technologies, explaining wireless internet connection technologies, and describing WAN infrastructures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity by describing network security goals, explaining wireless encryption, and describing remote access protocols.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of defending networks by explaining network security components, describing physical network security, and explaining networking hardening techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of evolving network technology by explaining network convergence, explaining virtual network systems, and explaining cloud network systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network operations by explaining network monitoring, describing disaster recovery, and explaining incident response.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network planning by explaining the development of network policy, describing network installation, and explaining network analysis software.
To earn this badge in CompTIA Network, students must master the following competencies: - Networking Fundamentals - LAN Technologies - Physical Connections - IP Addressing - TCP/IP Protocols - Internetworking - Wireless LANs - Wide Area Networks - Cybersecurity - Defending Networks - Evolving Network Technology - Network Operations - Network Planning
The CompTIA A+ badge indicates mastery of the CompTIA A+ concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of hardware by describing troubleshooting theory, explaining the physical components of a computer system, explaining expansion interfaces, and describing the relationship between input and output device installation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of networks by describing types of networks, comparing network cables, explaining router configuration, and explaining wireless network safety.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mobile devices by describing virtualization, explaining mobile device configuration, and describing mobile device troubleshooting.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of operating systems by describing operating system types, explaining operating system installation, describing operating system troubleshooting, and explaining Windows network settings.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity by describing malware removal, describing physical security, describing mobile security, and explaining security troubleshooting.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of operational procedures by explaining documentation practices, explaining safety procedures, and describing professionalism.
To earn this badge in CompTIA A+, students must master the following competencies: - Hardware - Networks - Mobile Devices - Operating Systems - CyberSecurity - Operational Procedures
The CompTIA IT fundamentals badge indicates mastery of the CompTIA IT fundamentals concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of computers by explaining computing concepts, explaining operating systems, and describing the Windows 10 Interface.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computer hardware by explaining core components, describing computer expansion, and summarizing computer peripherals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of file management by describing file types and explaining file systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computer administration by describing Windows settings, explaining computer maintenance, and summarizing computer use safety.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computer security by explaining security fundamentals, describing security techniques, and summarizing device security.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network fundamentals by explaining networking concepts, describing network technologies, and summarizing the Windows network.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computer software by describing applications, explaining application installation, summarizing software development, and describing databases.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the internet by summarizing web technologies, describing web browsers, and explaining cloud applications.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mobile devices by describing mobile device features and explaining mobile device settings.
To earn this badge in CompTIA IT fundamentals, students must master the following competencies: - The Basics of Computers - Computer Hardware - File Management - Computer Administration - Computer Security - NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS - Computer Software - The Internet - Mobile Devices
Enrichment Experience: Creative Crafting (Grades 3-5)
This Enrichment Experience: Creative Crafting badge honors dedication to learning about creative arts by creating products using tools and techniques.
To earn this Enrichment Experience: Creative Crafting badge, students must: - Actively engage in six one-hour-long learning sessions during which students will demonstrate an understanding of creative arts and producing products using different tools and techniques. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately developing skills in creating artistic products.
Enrichment Experience: Creative Crafting (Grades 6-8)
Enrichment Experience: LEGO Learning (Grades 3-5)
This Enrichment Experience: Students will demonstrate an understanding of LEGO learning by creating LEGO challenges and engaging problem-solving skills.
To earn this Enrichment Experience: LEGO badge, students must: - Actively engage in six one-hour-long learning sessions during which students will utilize LEGOs to create challenges and use problem-solving skills. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately developing skills in building & problem solving.
Enrichment Experience: LEGO Building Challenge (Grades K-2)
This Enrichment Experience: Students will demonstrate an understanding of LEGO Building Challenge by creating LEGO challenges and engaging problem-solving skills.
To earn this Enrichment Experience: LEGO Buildign Challenge badge, students must: - Actively engage in six one-hour-long learning sessions during which students will utilize LEGOs to create challenges and use problem-solving skills. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately developing skills in building & problem-solving.
The Micro-Internship badge for Civics & Civility indicates completion of competencies in careers related to the Civics & Civility Micro-Internship offering. Micro-internships are short-term learning experiences designed to engage students in career-related work. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional work environments, advance their understanding of related careers, and to build skills and knowledge specific to a job or project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of career preparation by explaining the required responsibilities and training for the career addressed in Micro-Internship I.
Enrichment Experience: Mythology (Grades 6-8)
This Enrichment Experience: Mythology badge honors dedication to learning about Mythology by explaining the elements that are found in mythology, describing the cultures with mythologies, and explaining key terminology.
To earn this Enrichment Experience: Creative Crafting badge, students must: - Actively engage in six one-hour-long learning sessions during which students will demonstrate an understanding of mythology by explaining the elements that are found in mythology, describing the cultures with mythologies, and explaining key terminology. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately developing an understanding of what Mythology is and it's history.
Enrichment Experience: Mythology (Grades 9-12)
Enrichment Experience: Photography (Grades 9-12)
This Enrichment Experience: Photography badge honors dedication to learning about Photography by describing lighting techniques, applying concepts of macro-photography, capturing emotions through portraits, and applying composition rules.
To earn this Enrichment Experience: Creative Crafting badge, students must: - Actively engage in six one-hour-long learning sessions during which students will demonstrate an understanding of photography by describing lighting techniques, applying concepts of macro-photography, capturing emotions through portraits, and applying composition rules. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately developing an understanding of Photography techniques.
Enrichment Experience: Photography (Grades 6-8)
Enrichment Experience: Mandala (Grade 9-12)
This Enrichment Experience: Mandala badge honors dedication to learning about line, shape, pattern, and color to create a unique self-portrait using Mandala.
To earn this Enrichment Experience: Mandala badge, students must: - Actively engage in six hour-long learning sessions on the use of line and pattern in Mandala, as well as the basics of color theory. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately culminating in an original, Mandala-inspired work of art.
The Accounting badge indicates mastery of the Accounting concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of foundations of accounting by explaining the function of accountants, describing the role of accounting, explaining the importance of ethics in accounting, and describing the role of accounting formulas and software.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of accounting cycle fundamentals by describing types of claims and transactions, explaining the Impact of transactions, explaining the rules of debit and credit, and describing the role of the double-entry accounting system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the accounting cycle process by describing the process of posting journal entries, explaining the function of financial statements, and explaining the impact of closing entries.
Cash Control and Payroll System Fundamentals
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cash control and payroll system fundamentals by describing the elements of banking, explaining payroll tasks and procedures, and describing types of employment taxes.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical accounting strategies by explaining the role of the problem statement, describing the process of investigation, and describing factors leading to solutions.
To earn this badge in Accounting, students must master the following competencies: - Foundations of Accounting - Accounting Cycle Fundamentals - Accounting Cycle Process - Cash Control and Payroll System Fundamentals - Ethical Accounting Standards
The 3D Modeling badge 1b indicates mastery of the 3D Modeling 1b concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the 3D industry by summarizing 3D modeling careers, explaining online ethics related to 3D modeling, and describing the production process of a 3D modeling project.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of lighting considerations in 3D Modeling by explaining lighting effects in 3D Modeling,
Students will demonstrate an understanding of materials and textures in 3D Modeling by explaining light interactions employed in Blender, explaining the impact of applying materials using a network of nodes in 3D Modeling, and describing the texturing of 3D objects.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of rendering methods in 3D Modeling by differentiating types of rendering methods in 3D Modeling, summarizing the role of the Blender camera, describing the role of composition guides in 3D Modeling, and explaining render settings in 3D Modeling.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of animation in 3D Modeling by explaining the animation process in 3D Modeling, describing the importance of an armature rig in 3D Modeling, and explaining the application of audio in 3D Modeling.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of physics in 3D simulations by summarizing physics concepts in 3D Modeling, describing the applications of 3D simulation, and evaluating traffic flow with a particle system in 3D Modeling.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of animation editors in 3D Modeling by explaining the features of animation editors in 3D Modeling, describing animation techniques in 3D Modeling, and explaining steps to create an animated story script in 3D Modeling.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of 3D animation enhancements by explaining weight painting in 3D Modeling, describing audio principles in 3D Modeling, and evaluating editing tools in 3D Modeling.
To earn this badge in 3D Modeling 1b, students must master the following competencies: - The 3D Industry - Lighting Considerations in 3D Modeling - Materials and Textures in 3D Modeling - Rendering Methods in 3D Modeling - Animation in 3D Modeling - Physics in 3D Simulations - Animation Editors in 3D Modeling - 3D Animation Enhancements
VLACS Foundations of Online Teaching & Engagement
Earning this badge in VLACS Foundations of Online Teaching & Engagement demonstrates that VLACS instructors have completed the required 16-week training and meet the expected competencies listed below.
New VLACS Instructors will demonstrate an understanding of the following competencies upon completion of training: Building Relationships - New VLACS instructors will demonstrate an understanding of the strategies and best practices that VLACS has identified as being essential to building strong relationships with students and families by reflecting on training materials and mentor-mentee discussions on the topic of relationship building, creating their home page and schedule, conducting their first monthly meeting, follow-up meeting, and discussion-based assessment, and adhering to VLACS communication protocols including logging of communications. Student Engagement - New VLACS instructors will demonstrate an understanding of the strategies and best practices that VLACS has developed to support student engagement by reflecting on training materials and mentor-mentee discussions on the topic of student engagement, implementing weekly triage practices, and providing positive and constructive feedback on student work in a timely and supportive manner. Supporting Online Learning - New VLACS instructors will demonstrate an understanding of the strategies and best practices that VLACS has developed to support online learning by reflecting on training materials and mentor-mentee discussions, utilizing VLACS’s learning management system and other required educational technologies, creating and managing all virtual classroom environments, providing timely, meaningful, and actionable feedback on student work.
Discovery Day Friday- What is a Personal Fashion Stylist?!
Discovery Day Friday- A Sailing Adventure on the Seacoast!
The Interest Investigation badge indicates mastery of the Interest Investigation concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.25 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of interest investigation by explaining the skills and knowledge associated with a personal interest, explaining a process for skill acquisition and describing the steps to continued growth for a personal interest.
To earn this badge in Interest Investigation, students must master the following competencies: - Interest Investigation
Discovery Day Friday- Discover 4-H: Exploring Opportunities for Growth and Leadership
The Earth Space Science badge indicates mastery of the Earth Space Science competencies outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
To earn this Earth Space Science badge, students demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed, apply the content concepts and skills in real-world scenarios, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. This is done by conducting research on the career area and completing pre-designed projects related to a career or working with a professional to design and complete projects related to a career.
The Biology badge indicates mastery of the Biology concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of biology by explaining the scientific method, describing the chemistry of life, and describing early Earth.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cellular reproduction by explaining cell division, explaining the processes of DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis, describing heredity patterns, and explaining mutation factors.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the origin of life by describing the properties of water, describing cell structure and function, describing cellular energy, and explaining cell transport.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of organisms and diversity by describing microorganisms, describing plant and animal characteristics, explaining the structure and function of human body systems, and describing the human immune system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of scientific connections by describing evidence of evolution, explaining the process of natural selection, and explaining the classification of living organisms.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Earth’s diversity by describing factors within an ecosystem, explaining levels of organization in ecosystems, and explaining impacts on ecosystems.
To earn this Biology badge, students demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed, apply the content concepts and skills in real-world scenarios, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. This is done by conducting research on the career area and completing pre-designed projects related to a career or working with a professional to design and complete projects related to a career.
To earn this Marine Science badge, students demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed, apply the content concepts and skills in real-world scenarios, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. This is done by conducting research on the career area and completing pre-designed projects related to a career or working with a professional to design and complete projects related to a career.
The Creative Writing badge indicates mastery of the Creative Writing concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the creative writing process by describing prewriting strategies, summarizing the drafting process, and differentiating the revising and editing processes.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creative fiction by describing the characteristics of fiction genres, explaining plot structure, and describing character development.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creative nonfiction by summarizing descriptive techniques in creative nonfiction writing, describing the development of voice in creative nonfiction writing, and explaining the impact of narrative point of view in creative nonfiction writing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of poetry by describing the use of imagery and symbolism in poetry, explaining poetic form and structure, and describing the effects of language devices in poetry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of drama by explaining script formatting, describing dynamic dialogue in drama, and describing strategies to develop tension in a drama,
To earn this Creative Writing badge, students demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed, apply the content concepts and skills in real-world scenarios, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. This is done by conducting research on the career area and completing pre-designed projects related to a career, or working with a professional to design and complete projects related to a career. - The Creative Writing Process - Creative Fiction - Creative Nonfiction - Poetry - Drama
Discovery Day Friday- Explore the Nursing Simulation Lab with Professor Lisa!
The Chemistry badge indicates mastery of the Chemistry concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
To earn this Chemistry badge, students demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed, apply the content concepts and skills in real-world scenarios, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. This is done by conducting research on the career area and completing pre-designed projects related to a career or working with a professional to design and complete projects related to a career. - Matter - Atoms and Elements - Molecules and Compounds - Chemical Reactions - Stoichiometry - Phases of Matter - Energy in Reactions - Solutions
The Film Production badge indicates mastery of the Film Production concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
To earn this Film Production badge, students demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed, apply the content concepts and skills in real-world scenarios, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. This is done by conducting research on the career area and completing pre-designed projects related to a career or working with a professional to design and complete projects related to a career. - Scriptwriting - Pre-Production - Production - Post-Production
The Painting 1 badge indicates mastery of the Painting 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of color theory by explaining the layout of the color wheel, comparing color schemes, and describing the use of color theory in a painting.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of watercolor painting by explaining the characteristics of watercolor, explaining watercolor techniques, and describing the use of value in a watercolor painting.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of pop art painting by analyzing pop art paintings, explaining the characteristics of pop art, and describing the use of pop culture imagery in pop art painting.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mixed media painting by analyzing textures of mixed media paintings, explaining the characteristics of mixed media painting, and describing the use of mixed media in a painting.
To earn this Painting 1 badge, students demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed, apply the content concepts and skills in real-world scenarios, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. This is done by conducting research on the career area and completing pre-designed projects related to a career or working with a professional to design and complete projects related to a career. - Color Theory - Watercolor Painting - Pop Art Painting - Mixed Media Painting
To earn this Digital Photography badge, students demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed, apply the content concepts and skills in real-world scenarios, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. This is done by conducting research on the career area and completing pre-designed projects related to a career or working with a professional to design and complete projects related to a career. - Event Photography - Fine Art Photography - Food Photography - Sports Photography Digital Photography 2 is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Digital Photography](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582aa18dce9d1adde54552)
The US History badge indicates mastery of the US History concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
To earn this Digital Photography badge, students demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed, apply the content concepts and skills in real-world scenarios, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. This is done by conducting research on the career area and completing pre-designed projects related to a career or working with a professional to design and complete projects related to a career. - Reconstruction and Westward Expansion - The Second Industrial Revolution - The Impact of War on Domestic and Foreign Policy - Impact of the Economy on Cultural Change - United States Intervention in Foreign Conflict - Containing Communism and Preventing Nuclear Attack - The Civil Rights Movement - Challenges of the Modern Era - New Hampshire's Role in International Democracy
The US Government badge indicates mastery of the US Government concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of civic participation by explaining citizenship, describing civic duties, explaining civil rights, and explaining public policies.
Functions of the United States and New Hampshire Government
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the functions of the United States and New Hampshire Government by describing constitutional powers, explaining the function of theUnited States and New Hampshire legislative branches, explaining the function of the United States and New Hampshire executive branches, and explaining the function of the United States and New Hampshire judicial branches.
Principles of The United States and New Hampshire Government
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the United States and New Hampshire government by explaining the foundation of modern government, comparing the United States and the New Hampshire Constitution, describing types of governments, and explaining international government relationships.
To earn this US Government badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Civic Participation - Functions of the United States and New Hampshire Government - Principles of The United States and New Hampshire Government
The Personal Fitness badge indicates mastery of the Personal Fitness concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of flexibility by explaining flexibility goal setting, describing the flexibility principles of training, summarizing the role of joints in flexibility, and comparing flexibility activities.
Factors Contributing to Health and Fitness
Students will demonstrate an understanding of factors contributing to health and fitness by summarizing health risk factors, describing health- and skill-related components of fitness, and explaining injury prevention.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of stress management by describing assessment of stressors, explaining stress management strategies, and summarizing long- and short-term goals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cardiovascular health by explaining the cardiovascular system, describing cardiovascular disease prevention, and analyzing cardiovascular fitness.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of muscle fitness by explaining the benefits of weight training, describing weight-lifting exercises, and summarizing training principles.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of nutritional health by analyzing dietary guidelines, explaining daily intake guidelines, and summarizing the importance of water.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a healthy body by explaining body composition, analyzing healthy weight management, and summarizing eating issues.
To earn this Personal Fitness badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Importance of Flexibility - Factors Contributing to Health and Fitness - Stress Management - Cardiovascular Health - The Benefits of Muscular Fitness - Nutritional Health - Healthy Body
The Drawing 1 badge indicates mastery of the Drawing 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of form in drawing by describing three-dimensional shapes, explaining the use of a light source in a drawing, and describing the importance of implementing values in a drawing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of line in drawing by describing line weight in a drawing, explaining characteristics of line types in a drawing, and explaining the application of line types in a drawing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of perspective in drawing by comparing one-point and two-point perspectives in drawing, explaining the application of one-point perspective in drawing, and explaining the application of two-point perspective in drawing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of still-life drawing by describing the features of a still-life drawing, explaining the use of space in a still-life drawing, and analyzing the role of proportion in a still-life drawing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of surrealism in drawing by explaining the history of Surrealist art, describing the characteristics of Surrealist art, and explaining the application of Surrealist imagery.
To earn this Drawing 1 badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. Competencies: - Form in Drawing - Line in Drawing - Perspective in Drawing - Still-Life Drawing - Surrealism in Drawing
The Algebra 1 badge indicates mastery of the Algebra 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of algebra fundamentals by analyzing algebraic expressions and solving equations and inequalities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of linear functions by analyzing relations and functions, analyzing graphs of linear functions, and solving linear equations and functions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of exponential functions simplifying exponents and radicals and analyzing graphs of exponential functions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of systems of equations by analyzing methods of solving systems of equations and linear equalities.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of statistical analysis by analyzing data sets and visual representations of data and explaining correlation and causation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of polynomial operations by analyzing characteristics of polynomials and performing operations with polynomials.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of factoring and graphing polynomials by analyzing factoring methods and graphs of polynomial functions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of quadratic functions by analyzing graphs of quadratic functions, using factoring to solve quadratics, and analyzing quadratic function applications.
To earn this Algebra 1 badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Algebra Fundamentals - Linear Functions - Exponential Functions - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Statistical Analysis - Polynomial Operations - Factoring and Graphing Polynomials - Quadratic Functions
The Physical Science badge indicates mastery of the Physical Science concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
To earn this Physical Science badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. Competencies: - Motion - Waves - Electricity - Classifying Matter - Chemical Properties - Chemical Reactions
The Fitness Lifestyle Design badge indicates mastery of the Fitness Lifestyle Design concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
To earn this Fitness Lifestyle Design badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Building a Healthy Body - Fitness Lifestyle Design - Eating for Health
The World History badge indicates mastery of the World History concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Byzantine Empire by comparing the major beliefs of monotheistic religions, describing the achievements of the Islamic Golden Age, and summarizing the impact of the Byzantine Empire.
Medieval Sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Medieval Sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas by comparing sub-Saharan African kingdoms and empires, comparing Mesoamerican and South American civilizations, and describing the influences of Mesoamerican and South American civilizations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medieval Europe and Japan by comparing feudalism in Europe and Japan, explaining the impact of religion on Medieval society, and describing achievements during the Medieval period.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of postmedieval ideas by describing the effects of the Black Death, analyzing the impact of the Renaissance, summarizing the effects of the Age of Exploration, and explaining forms of forced labor beginning in the 13th century.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Enlightenment by comparing the development of constitutional monarchy and absolute monarchy, explaining the importance of the Scientific Revolution, and analyzing the impact of Enlightenment ideals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of 19th-century societal changes by describing the impact of the Industrial Revolution, explaining the causes and effects of imperialism, and summarizing the influences of 19th-century reform movements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the modern era by explaining the impact of the Cold War, describing the development of nationalist conflicts, and analyzing the consequences of globalization.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the world wars by explaining the development of the world wars, analyzing the crime of genocide, and describing the impact of World War II.
To earn this World History badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Byzantine Empire - Medieval Sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas - Medieval Europe and Japan - Postmedieval Ideas - The Enlightenment - 19th-Century Societal Changes - The Modern Era - The World Wars
The English 1 badge indicates mastery of the English 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the art of the argument by explaining argumentative elements, creating an argumentative essay, and describing satire.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of epic literature by describing literary archetypes, explaining universal themes, and analyzing adaptations of dramatic literature.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of epic narratives by explaining the history of words, summarizing elements of a narrative, and creating a narrative epic.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of literary essentials by explaining elements in fiction, creating a synopsis of a literary text, and describing sentence variety.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of writing styles by describing text structures, explaining rhetorical appeals, and summarizing the development of opposing arguments.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of writing with research by explaining the synthesis of information, creating an expository essay, and creating an expository presentation.
To earn this English 1 badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Art of the Argument - Epic Literature - Epic Narratives - Literary Essentials - Writing Styles - Writing with Research
The English 2 badge indicates mastery of the English 2 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of coming of age literature by summarizing universal themes, explaining parallel structure, and creating a multimedia presentation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of fiction by explaining figurative language, describing expressive poetry, and explaining storytelling techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of writing with purpose by summarizing nonfiction elements, describing nonfiction writing, explaining research in nonfiction, and creating an expository essay.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements of literature by explaining literary devices, describing language choice, and summarizing Shakespearean literature.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the argument by explaining rhetoric, summarizing argumentative structure, and creating an argument.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the narrative by describing narrative elements, summarizing a narrative plot, and creating a narrative story.
To earn this English 2 badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Coming of Age Literature - Fundamentals of Fiction - Writing with Purpose - Elements of Literature - The Argument - The Narrative
The Geometry badge indicates mastery of the Geometry concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of dilations and similarity by explaining dilation of a geometric figure and dilation rules, describing similar triangles, and solving proofs and real-world problems involving congruence and similarity.
To earn this Geometry badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. Competencies: - Geometric Constructions - Transformations and Congruence - Dilations and Similarity - Coordinate Geometry - Right Triangles and Trigonometry - Volume and Figures - Circles
The Drawing 2 badge indicates mastery of the Drawing 2 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
To earn this Drawing 2 badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. Competencies: - Self-Portrait - Pointillism - Color - Figure Drawing - Cartooning
The CompTIA Tech+ badge indicates mastery of the CompTIA Tech+ concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of IT concepts and terminology by explaining fundamentals of computing technology, contrasting numbering systems and measuring units, and explaining troubleshooting methods.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computing infrastructure by explaining computing devices and components, comparing storage types, and explaining functions of peripheral devices.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cloud computing infrastructure by explaining networking concepts, contrasting virtualization and cloud technologies, and describing internet service types.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of applications and software by explaining operating system components and functions, explaining uses of software and artificial intelligence applications, and explaining web browser configuration.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of programming languages and concepts by contrasting types of programming languages, describing data types, and explaining programming techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data management by explaining the importance of data, explaining database concepts, and explaining data backup.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of security principles and practices by explaining security concepts and frameworks, explaining password security practices, and describing security awareness.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network and device security by explaining device security practices, describing encryption, and explaining small wireless network configuration.
To earn this badge in CompTIA Tech+, students must master the following competencies: - IT Concepts and Terminology - Computing Infrastructure - Cloud Computing Infrastructure - Applications and Software - Programming Languages and Concepts - Data Management - Security Principles and Practices - Network and Device Security
The English 3 badge indicates mastery of the English 3 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of elements of fiction in Shakespeare by explaining elements of Shakespearean tragedy, analyzing a Shakespearean text, and explaining universal themes in literature.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of literary analysis by evaluating an author’s style, analyzing for author’s substance, and creating a literary analysis essay.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of literary arguments by formulating a claim for a literary argument, explaining the components of a literary argument, and creating an argumentative literary analysis.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of language and rhetoric by analyzing elements of a nonfiction text, evaluating rhetoric in nonfiction texts, and creating an argumentative presentation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of narrative writing techniques by evaluating elements of a narrative and creating an original narrative.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of poetry analysis by describing techniques for interpreting poetry, analyzing historical context in poetry, and formulating a comparative poetry analysis.
To earn this English 3 badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Elements of Fiction in Shakespeare - Literary Analysis - Literary Argument - Language and Rhetoric - Narrative Writing Techniques - Poetry Analysis
The English 4 badge indicates mastery of the English 4 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of informational writing techniques by analyzing text structures, evaluating author’s purpose, and creating an informational presentation.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of classic literature by explaining the elements of literature, analyzing author’s style, and formulating a literary review.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of narrative techniques by describing narrative pre-writing, explaining the narrative writing process, and creating a multimedia text.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of comparative poetry by explaining poetic terms, analyzing historical poetry, and comparing elements of poetry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based arguments by explaining the components of an argument, creating an argument outline, and formulating an argumentative text.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of persuasive oration by analyzing rhetorical appeals, formulating a persuasive speech, and integrating oration skills into a presentation.
To earn this English 4 badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Informational Writing Techniques - Classic Literature - Narrative Techniques - Comparative Poetry - Evidence-Based Arguments - Persuasive Oration
The Physics 1 badge indicates mastery of the Physics 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of kinematics by describing motion, explaining graphing techniques, analyzing motion graphs, and explaining systems of measurement.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Newton’s laws by explaining Newton’s laws of motion and describing the effects of gravity on free-fall motion.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the application of forces by explaining principles of energy, describing applications of force, and explaining principles of momentum.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of electricity by explaining electrical flow, explaining the role of electrons in magnetic fields, and explaining resistance.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of waves by describing properties of waves, comparing electromagnetic and mechanical waves, and explaining light refraction.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of particles by explaining the postulates of atomic theory, explaining the postulates of special relativity, and comparing nuclear reactions.
To earn this Physics 1 badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. Competencies: - Kinematics - Newton’s Laws - Application of Forces - Electricity - Waves - Particles
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace expectations and regulations by describing employee behavioral expectations, describing employee rights, and describing workplace safety regulations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace communication by explaining the fundamentals of verbal and written communication in the workplace, explaining listening skills in the workplace, and describing techniques for giving and receiving feedback in the workplace.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace leadership by describing the benefits of respectful workplace relationships, describing the benefits of workplace time management, and describing the benefits of emotional intelligence in the workplace.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace teamwork by describing the benefits of workplace collaboration, describing the importance of the reliability of workplace team members, and describing the importance of the accountability of workplace team members.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace goal-setting by describing the process of setting workplace goals, describing the benefits from a growth mindset, and describing the benefits of initiative in the workplace.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace problem solving by explaining the importance of conflict resolution in the workplace, explaining the decision-making process, and explaining the importance of workplace adaptability.
To earn this Employability Skills badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Workplace Expectations and Regulations - Workplace Communication - Workplace Leadership - Workplace Teamwork - Workplace Goal Setting - Workplace Problem Solving
Students will demonstrate an understanding of portrait photography by explaining the use of the exposure triangle, analyzing composition in portrait photography, and explaining portrait photographs that depict emotion.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of landscape photography by explaining the use of natural light, analyzing composition in landscape photography, and explaining landscape photographs that depict a mood.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of product photography by explaining the use of artificial light, analyzing composition in product photography, and explaining product photographs designed to entice consumers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of documentary photography by explaining storytelling through photography, analyzing composition in documentary photographs, and explaining sequencing of documentary photographs.
To earn this Employability Skills badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. - Portrait Photography - Landscape Photography - Product Photography - Documentary Photography Digital Photography 1 is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Digital Photography](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e582aa18dce9d1adde54552)
The Life Management Skills badge indicates mastery of the Life Management Skills concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
To earn this Life Management Skills badge, students demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, apply the course concepts and skills in the workplace, and explore career fields where the subject matter is applied. Students work with a professional who assists them in making connections between the content and the workplace. Through their interaction with the course and professional, students learn and practice foundational workplace skills such as effective communication, collaboration with a team, and professionalism in the workplace. Competencies: - Managing Physical and Mental Health - Avoiding and Minimizing Risky Behaviors - Family and Community Health - Healthy Eating - Creating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Earning this badge in VLACS Facilitating Project Learning demonstrates that VLACS instructors have completed the required projects training and meet the expected competencies listed below.
VLACS Instructors will demonstrate an understanding of the following competencies upon completion of training: - Instructors will demonstrate an understanding of facilitating project learning by explaining the elements of the project overview, explaining the process of confirming a mentor, and explaining supports for student learning.
The CompTIA Security+ badge indicates mastery of the CompTIA Security+ concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of general security concepts by summarizing fundamental security concepts, contrasting types of security controls, and explaining the importance of change management processes.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cryptography by explaining the implementation of cryptography, describing public key infrastructure, and describing threat vectors and attack surfaces.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of threat management by explaining types of vulnerabilities, describing indicators of malicious activity, and describing mitigation techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network and data protection by comparing security architecture models, explaining secure enterprise infrastructure, and comparing data protection strategies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of security resource management by explaining resilience in security architecture, describing security techniques for computing resources, and describing asset management techniques.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of vulnerability management by explaining activities associated with vulnerability management, explaining security alerting and monitoring, and describing strategies to enhance enterprise security.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of security administration by explaining the implementation of identity and access management, explaining the importance of automation and orchestration, and summarizing incident response protocols.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of governance and risk management by summarizing security governance, explaining the risk management process, and explaining third-party risk assessment.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of security compliance by summarizing elements of effective security compliance, explaining the purpose of audits and assessments, and describing the implementation of security awareness practices.
To earn this badge in CompTIA Security, students must master the following competencies: - General Security Concepts - Cryptography - Threat Management - Network and Data Protection - Security Resource Management - Vulnerability Management - Security Administration - Governance and Risk Management - Security Compliance
The Interior Design badge indicates mastery of the Interior Design concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of interior design careers by describing careers in the interior design industry, describing personal skills for interior designers, and explaining interior design career requirements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of skills for the interior design industry by explaining elements of interior design, describing the psychology of color in interior design, and explaining positive communication skills in interior design.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of tools for interior designers by describing tools for visualizing interior designs, describing tools for producing interior designs, and explaining types of fabric for interior designers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of housing design by describing the steps of home-building, analyzing factors that influence housing changes, and explaining considerations of housing choices.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of foundations of decorating by explaining characteristics of interior design styles, describing factors that impact interior design choices, and summarizing the steps to furnish a room.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of trends in interior design by explaining predictions about the future of interior design, describing green design within interior design, and analyzing the impacts of interior design products.
The Application of Interior Design Skills
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the application of interior design skills by describing steps to work cooperatively with a client, explaining the impact of budget on interior design, and summarizing steps to create a functional design.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of interior design entrepreneurship by describing employability skills for interior designers, describing interior design resumes and portfolios, and describing the interior design career outlook.
To earn this badge in Interior Design, students must master the following competencies: - Interior Design Careers - Skills for the Interior Design Industry - Tools for Interior Designers - Housing Design - Foundations of Decorating - Trends in Interior Design - The Application of Interior Design Skills - Interior Design Entrepreneurship
The Artificial Intelligence in the World badge indicates mastery of the Artificial Intelligence in the World concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of artificial intelligence foundations by summarizing the history of artificial intelligence, comparing human intelligence and machine intelligence, explaining areas of artificial intelligence, and explaining process mapping.
Students will understand artificial intelligence data by differentiating artificial intelligence capabilities, explaining artificial intelligence data collection process, and explaining the artificial intelligence learning process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of artificial intelligence application by describing artificial intelligence engagement, describing artificial intelligence ethics, and explaining responsible artificial intelligence development.
To earn this badge in Artificial Intelligence in the World, students must master the following competencies: - Artificial Intelligence Foundations - Artificial Intelligence Data - Artificial Intelligence Application
The Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind badge indicates mastery of the Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the field of criminology by describing the five aspects of crime, explaining the role of intent in criminal behavior, and describing methods of gathering information in criminology.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of theories behind criminal actions by explaining the role of the scientific method in criminology, explaining psychological theories of crime, and explaining biological theories of crime.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sociological theories of crime by explaining social structure theory, explaining the relationship between crime and location, and differentiating between social learning theory and labeling theory.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of crime classification by explaining types of crimes against persons, explaining types of crimes against property, and explaining strategies for personal safety.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of structured criminal activity by differentiating occupational and corporate crimes, describing types of corporate crimes, and explaining solutions for reducing organized crimes.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the criminal case process by explaining the steps for dealing with crime scene evidence, explaining the steps of a case trial, and explaining the goals of the criminal justice system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of enforcement of the law by explaining policing models, explaining the evolution of policing in the United States, and explaining law enforcement career requirements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of courts and corrections by describing professional roles in the court system, comparing the state and federal court levels, and explaining the corrections system.
To earn this badge in Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind students must master the following competencies: - The Field of Criminology - Theories Behind Criminal Actions - Sociological Theories of Crime - Crime Classification - Structured Criminal Activity - The Criminal Case Process - Enforcement of the Law - Courts and Corrections
The Data Analytics and Database Design badge indicates mastery of the Data Analytics and Database Design concepts and skills
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data analysis by explaining visual representations used in data analysis, describing the use of Python for Data Analysis, and explaining the use of types of data for decision making.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data visualization by describing data visualizations that are compelling to an audience, summarizing design considerations when creating data visualization, and explaining strengths and weaknesses of dashboards.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data calculations by explaining the calculation of probability outcomes, summarizing statistical analysis calculations, and describing the use of hypothesis testing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data extraction by describing the importance of databases, summarizing versions of standard query language, and explaining the use of queries to sort data in a SQL.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data design by describing principles of designing a database, summarizing database relationships, and explaining database normalization.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data security by explaining data privacy, describing cybersecurity, and summarizing data protection.
To earn this badge in Data Analytics and Database Design, students must master the following competencies: - Data Analysis - Data Visualization - Data Calculations - Data Extraction - Data Design - Data Security
The Fashion Design badge indicates mastery of theFashion Design concepts and skills outlined below and earns 1.0 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of fashion careers by describing careers in the fashion industry, differentiating entry-level and professional level fashion careers, and describing entrepreneurship opportunities in the design industry.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of skills for the fashion design industry by explaining elements of fashion design, describing the psychology of color in fashion design, and explaining positive communication skills in fashion design.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of tools for fashion designers by describing tools for visualizing fashion designs, describing tools for producing fashion designs, and describing types of fabric for fashion designers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sewing for fashion design by describing types of sewing stitches, explaining the parts of a sewing machine, and describing hand sewing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of clothing selection by explaining fashion trends, describing clothing styles based on the occasion, and describing the impact of body type on fashion choices.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sustainable fashion by explaining the fashion industry’s change towards inclusivity, describing social entrepreneurship, and describing the fashion industry’s change to the ideal of beauty.
The Application of Fashion Design Skills
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the application of fashion design skills by summarizing the steps to creating an ensemble, explaining the impact of brand recognition on fashion design, and explaining the impact of budget on fashion design.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of fashion design entrepreneurship by describing employability skills for fashion designers, describing fashion design resumes and portfolios, and analyzing the fashion design career outlook.
To earn this badge in Fashion Design, students must master the following competencies: - Fashion Careers - Skills for the Fashion Design Industry - Tools for Fashion Designers - Sewing for Fashion Design - Clothing Selection - Sustainable Fashion - The Application of Fashion Design Skills - Fashion Design Entrepreneurship
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthcare careers by describing healthcare career pathways, explaining the education required for jobs in healthcare, and describing the roles of healthcare team members.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare system by analyzing economic factors affecting health care, describing government influences on health care, and explaining emerging issues in the healthcare system.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthcare terminology by explaining the hierarchy of organization of the human body, describing the overall homeostasis of the body, and explaining medical term abbreviations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of health and wellness by explaining the importance of preventive healthcare, explaining the role mental health plays in overall well-being, and describing personal wellness plans.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of communication in healthcare by describing effective communication in healthcare, explaining solutions to various communication barriers in healthcare, and comparing objective and subjective patient information.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of healthcare laws by describing patient rights, explaining informed consent, and explaining legal responsibilities of healthcare workers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethics in healthcare by comparing morals and laws in healthcare, describing the impact of technological advancements on ethical issues, and explaining the role of organizational ethics in healthcare institutions.
To earn this badge in Health Science, students must master the following competencies: - Healthcare Careers - The Healthcare System - Healthcare Terminology - Healthcare Across a Lifespan - Health and Wellness - Communication in Healthcare - Healthcare Laws - Ethics in Healthcare Health Science Foundations is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Emergency Medical Responder](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5ce826cb46e0fb0021af4b80) - [Medical Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4c57e646e0fb003319a572) - [Nursing Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4edbbb8dce9d1adde3c2e0) - [Dental Assistant](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4eeb63ec2def2f5281db1b) - [Sports Medicine](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e4ef0408dce9d1adde3c5ea)
Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance 1b v6
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketplace fundamentals by explaining the role of business, describing supply and demand concepts, and summarizing the stages of the business cycle.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business models by differentiating types of businesses, describing the five factors of production, and explaining the role of a business plan.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of human elements in business by describing business leadership styles, comparing business organizational structures, and explaining the evolution of business practices.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of business economics by explaining the importance of sales objectives, describing the steps of the sales process, and describing factors that influence pricing decisions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of marketing by explaining the marketing concepts, describing the seven core marketing functions, and analyzing contemporary issues in marketing.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of financial management by describing business funding options, explaining financial statements used to assess financial health, and comparing financial instruments and investment strategies.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the modern consumer by comparing traditional and digital consumers, describing psychological and emotional factors that influence purchasing decisions, and describing research-based customer personas.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of data-based business decisions by explaining uses of dashboards, describing privacy and security challenges with data use, and describing emerging trends in business data.
To earn this badge in Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance, students must master the following competencies: - Marketing Fundamentals - Business Models - Human Elements in Business - Business Economics - Marketing - Finanical Management - The Modern Consumer - Data-Based Business Decisions The Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance is part of a group of badges in the pathway(s) listed below. Click on a name to see the entire group of badges in the pathway. - [Entrepreneurship](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581d2d8dce9d1adde542e3) - [Management](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e581fd3ec2def2f52837817) - [Sales Professional](https://vlacs.badgr.io/public/pathway/5e5829b6ec2def2f52837a25)
Enrichment Experience: LEGO Building Challenge (Grades 6-8)
This Enrichment Experience: Students will demonstrate an understanding of LEGO Bilging Challenge by creating LEGO challenges and engaging problem-solving skills.
To earn this Enrichment Experience: LEGO Building Challenge badge, students must: - Actively engage in six one-hour-long learning sessions during which students will utilize LEGOs to create challenges and use problem-solving skills. - Complete learning activities between sessions, ultimately developing skills in building & problem solving.
The CompTIA A+ Core 1 badge indicates mastery of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mobile device hardware by analyzing the characteristics of core components, describing the features of connection methods, and summarizing the functions of accessories.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mobile connectivity by describing types of wireless and cellular data networks, comparing location services, and analyzing mobile device management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Networking Fundamentals by describing the functions of ports, comparing wireless technologies, and summarizing network protocols.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of networking operations by describing the functions of network services, analyzing common network configurations, and comparing the characteristics of networking hardware.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of network implementation by describing the features of IP addressing, comparing types of internet connectivity, and summarizing the functions of networking tools.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of PC Hardware Components by comparing different display technologies, describing the characteristics of cables, and analyzing the features of RAM.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of computer system components by explaining the functions of motherboards, describing the features of power supplies, and summarizing printer deployment.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of virtualization concepts by describing virtualization technologies, explaining cloud computing, and summarizing the troubleshooting process.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of IT troubleshooting by explaining the origins of display issues, describing the characteristics of mobile device problems, and summarizing the relationship between network and printer issues.
To earn this badge in CompTIA A+, students must master the following competencies: - Mobile Device Hardware - Mobile Connectivity - Networking Fundamentals - Networking Operations - Network Implementation - PC Hardware Components - Computer System Components - Virtualization Concepts - IT Troubleshooting
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of accounting by explaining the function of accountants, describing the role of accounting, explaining the importance of ethics in accounting, and describing the role of accounting formulas and software.
To earn this badge in Accounting, students must master the following competencies: - Foundations of Accounting - Accounting Cycle Fundamentals - Accounting Cycle Process - Cash Flow Control - Ethics of Accounting Standards
The Childhood Development badge indicates mastery of the Childhood Development concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of prenatal and newborn development by describing development during pregnancy, explaining the hazards affecting prenatal development, and describing physical changes after birth.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of development during the first year by explaining types of development, describing first-year milestones, and explaining infant safety.
Competency Statement: Students will demonstrate an understanding of development from ages 1 to 3 by describing physical development in toddlers, explaining healthy development in toddlers, and describing social-emotional development in toddlers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of development from ages 4 to 6 by describing physical development in young children, explaining healthy habits in young children, and describing social-emotional development in young children.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of development from ages 7 to 12 by describing physical development in older children, explaining health and hygiene in older children, and describing social-emotional development in older children.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of childhood health and safety by explaining safety risks for children, explaining first aid treatments for children, and describing the qualities of responsible childcare providers.
To earn this badge in Childhood Development students must master the following competencies: - Prenatal and Newborn Development - Development During the First Year - Development from Ages 1 to 3 - Development from Ages 4 to 6 - Development from Ages 7 to 12 - Childhood Health and Safety -
The Paleontology badge indicates mastery of the Paleontology concepts and skills outlined below and earns 0.5 high school credit.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of paleontology by describing earth studies, explaining geological cycles, and summarizing origin of life theories.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of biodiversity by describing ecosystems and adaptation, explaining natural selection, and summarizing evolution.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of evolution by describing new species, summarizing extinction events, and explaining modern extinction.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of taxonomy by explaining classification, explaining complications to classification, and describing dinosaur groupings.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of early inhabitants by explaining dinosaur categories, differentiating elements of organisms, and describing vertebrate evolution.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of paleontological history by describing vertebrates through time, explaining the foundations of paleontological studies, and explaining technology for paleontological studies.
To earn this badge in Paleontology, students must master the following competencies: - Paleontology - Biodiversity - Evolution - Taxonomy - Early Inhabitants - Paleontological History
VLACS School Partnership Training- Full Day Training 2025
By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Implement Support Systems: Confidently navigate the key processes for student support, including monitoring engagement and coordinating with counseling services to ensure student success. - Leverage Partnership Strategies: Identify and apply at least three distinct collaboration strategies (e.g., credit recovery, acceleration, experiential learning) to address their school's specific student needs. - Integrate the Flexible Learning Model: Explain the core components of the VLACS learning model (Courses, Projects, and Experiences) and articulate how it can be integrated with existing district programs. - Utilize Competency-Based Tools: Understand the structure of competencies and rubrics and feel equipped to use them in discussions about student learning and assessment. - Apply Modern Educational Tools: Recognize practical applications of AI in education and begin to explore the curriculum alignment toolkit to enhance local program development.