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This resource introduces students to basic data sorting in Excel. I've used Excel as a simple database for years. It doesn’t have the power of a real database but it’s much easier to learn and use and can be a useful tool for students. Witten directions and a screencast video are included to support all students. The step-by-step video will guide students through the activity, but it’s best if they have experience entering data, selecting data for formulas, making charts, and using the Fill Han

With this resource, students create 4 spreadsheets and learn to: Spreadsheet 1 (Dogs): Enter data, use Excel’s adjust column width feature, merge and center cells, and select an entire spreadsheet (SS). Spreadsheet 2 (Dogs to Adopt): Add additional spreadsheets to a workbook, use the Fill Handle to add formulas, format numbers as Currency, Decrease Decimals. Spreadsheet 3 (Shelter Adoptions): Make a pie chart with a legend, edit a chart title, add %s to a pie chart, add an image to a chart, la

This spreadsheet vocabulary resource is differentiated so you can use it for every student in your class: mainstream, Special Ed, Beginner English Language Learners, and low readers. This resource includes: · Editable Spreadsheet Vocabulary PowerPoint & Student Study Guide · Vocabulary Practice Word Search · Vocabulary Practice Crossword Puzzle · 2 versions of Spreadsheet Vocabulary Test & Answer Key Differentiated ELL (or Low Literacy) materials: · ELL Vocabulary Study Guide · ELL Word S

In this resource, students learn to write addition, multiplication, and division formulas and to use AutoSum, Average, Max, and Min functions. Students download an Excel workbook and complete 5 spreadsheets, using the written directions and/or the video, depending upon their skills and needs. The first time I taught Excel, the county curriculum provided EVERY formula for the students. I was stunned by this! I've always found that students can easily learn to write formulas. If you're learning Ex

The Class Birthdays Spreadsheet & Color Columns Chart in Excel is a spread-sheet activity that my students enjoy. They create a spreadsheet and column chart and learn to change the color of individual columns and outline a chart. If you're in the classroom, you can do a quick class survey and students can use that data. If you're doing distance learning, use the birthday data that is provided in this resource. The videos support Beginner English Language Learners, Low Literacy and Special Ed

With the Throw a Party Spreadsheet and Chart activity, students receive a list of needed party supplies, shop for them at Walmart, and create a spreadsheet and a 3-D pie chart. Students will enjoy shopping online and choose their own food, drinks, party favors, and supplies for the party. This resource is differentiated so you can use it with every student in your class. Students should have some experience with Excel and know how to write formulas and create charts. The videos will walk stud

Holiday Candy Sales is a final Excel assessment, but can also be used as an assignment. Students create a spreadsheet, a column chart, and a line chart. They use the spreadsheet data and charts to answer 3 questions. Your students should have experience with Excel before attempting this activity. Like most of my resources, written directions, a screencast video, and a completed Example are included to support all students. The video is critical for student support. Use it for beginner English

Few students come to my class with any spreadsheet experience. Mystery Images is a great introduction to Excel and working with cell ranges and Fill colors. It is differentiated to meet the needs of all students and includes written student directions, 2 student videos, and How to Use and example images for the teacher In these activities, students work with cell ranges and fill colors to create images. Students also learn to: copy and paste images in spreadsheets.add additional spreadsheets

In the Dinner Out Spreadsheet and Chart, students create a spreadsheet, write formulas, and make a bar chart. Each student selects a sit-down restaurant and researches the online restaurant menu for food choices and costs. Students have the option of making the chart bars different colors. Skills used in this activity include: Merge and center Format title and headingsEnter formulas Fill handleCurrency format How to select data that is NOT side by sideCreate a bar chart Add a chart and axes t

In Make a Line Chart & Format Time & Minutes in Excel, students create a two-line chart, format cells as Time and Minutes, and use a formula to convert time to total minutes. This activity is differentiated with written directions, a step-by-step video, and examples provide support for all students. There are 2 Excel Resource 9s for making line charts in my store. This is the more advanced line chart resource. You can use both Excel Resource 9s in your class; Use the Make 2 Line Charts first, f