In order to understand both the directions of the teacher and the directions within your worksheet (webpage) there are some common vocabulary words you must understand.

COMMON VOCABULARY

For some of the basic functions, please refer back to the previous post:

MIDDLE SCHOOL EXCEL RESOURCES

Here is a simple labelled screenshot:

SCREENSHOT

Here is a more detailed screenshot with some information:

SCREENSHOT+

If you have any questions beyond these, please ask me!

TP – Students will explore nutrition through a webquest and research

5th grade nutrition:

Webquest:  http://nmolp.iwm.org.uk/webquests/webquest.php?webquest_id=5&partner_id=imperial

Nutrition Webquest Handout:  nutrition webquest handout

http://www.primarygames.com/science/nutrition/games/amazingfooddetective/index.htm

http://www.themedifastplan.com/feature-articles/nutrition-for-kids-activities-webquests

https://127tech.edublogs.org/2013/11/14/excel-and-vampires-7th-grade/

If you finish – go to the links page.  Try performing an hour of code.

TP – Students will create and analyze a budget by using the functions and features of Microsoft Excel

As you get older and become more responsible for your own financial stability, it is important to learn how to budget your money properly.  In this lesson you will view what is like to create a budget.  The information about what money is spent and gained are included, but you will need to formulate the spreadsheet for the proper calculation.  A follow-up project will have you create your own budgets.  Directions and rules are in the following link.

Budget Excel Lesson

As you perform these tasks, think about your own monetary needs.  How do you get money?  Where do you spend it?

Here is the rubric for your guidance:

budget rubric

https://127tech.edublogs.org/2013/10/21/6th-grade-timelines/

As you get towards the end of your project:

https://127tech.edublogs.org/2013/11/18/6th-grade-timeline-finishing-procedures/

http://www.channelone.com/penny-problems/#ooid=I5NDB2Zzob5-3j9hxeXI8R7kaWoE6Ja-

TP – Students will defend an argument by researching and presenting

Step 1:  Go to the following link:

http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=257&type=student

Step 2:  Either fill out the pros and cons Word sheet or make your own T-chart in Powerpoint

Step 3:  Pick a side of the argument.  Do you think the Penny should still be produced or should it be eliminated?

Step 3:  Be sure to use the sites listed in the link and ones you discovered on your own.  Record the name of the sites for a works cited page.

Step 4:  Produce a video, pamphlet, powerpoint, etc. producing evidence for your side of the argument.

penny rubric

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