Unit Plan

Information Processing 1060: Spreadsheet 1

CTS Rationale:
CTS courses enable students to make reasoned and effective career decisions and target efforts
to meet their goals. Students will have opportunities to expand their knowledge about careers,
occupations and job opportunities, as well as the education and/or training requirements involved.
Competencies achieved by mastering CTS course outcomes will allow students to make relevant
connections with work and/or post-secondary training.
CTS also enables students to develop the confidence they need as they move into adult roles by
allowing them to assume increased responsibility for their learning; cultivate their individual talents,
interests and abilities; and define and act on their goals. The CTS pathways model includes the
following benefits for students, educators and employers.

CTS Cluster: BIT - The BIT cluster (Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology)
focuses on the management, marketing and use of electronic technologies to access, use and
manipulate information within personal, family, workplace, community and global contexts.
Occupational Area: Information Processing
o Students take information and process it from one form into another.

CTS Module Description: Students develop skills in the proper use of spreadsheet software
through general data manipulation and personal recordkeeping.

CTS Course Level: Introductory

Unit Rationale: This module focuses on teaching students the basics of using spreadsheets to
manipulate and display data. The unit includes activities to engage students and keep them
interested in the subject matter. Students will be hands on participants as they practice skills
and demonstrate competency. The activities and assignments demonstrate how spreadsheets
can be used to solve real world problems.

Supplies:
Computer work station (1 per student)
Access to Microsoft Excel Software

Resources:
Applied Educational Systems Microsoft Excel Fundamentals Module
https://learn.aeseducation.com/

Essential Questions:
1. How can spreadsheets be used to organize and display information?
2. What are the applications of spreadsheets in the real world?
 Curricular Outcomes
Students will:
1. demonstrate basic electronic spreadsheet software competence 5. present data visually
1.1 describe key features of the spreadsheet software 5.1 create and format charts and diagrams
1.2 use help functions and references as appropriate 5.2 modify and position chart elements
2. create and manipulate data 5.3 insert and modify illustrations by:
2.1 insert data using fill such as: 5.3.1 inserting, moving and sizing graphics
2.1.1 cut, copy and paste cells 5.4 sort and filter data using:
2.2 modify cell contents and formulas by: 5.4.1 simple sorts and filter sorts
2.2.1 changing font, font size and style 6. collaborate and secure data
2.2.2 applying borders and copying cell contents 6.1 save and print workbooks including:
2.3 change worksheet views 6.1.1 use print preview
2.4 manage worksheets including: 6.1.2 change page orientation
2.4.1 rename a worksheet 6.1.3 set print area
2.4.2 hide and unhide a worksheet 6.1.4 create headers and footers
3. format data and content 6.1.5 set print options
3.1 format worksheets including: 6.1.6 print workbook and selections
3.1.1 hide and show gridlines 7. apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
3.1.2 create, rename and duplicate worksheets 7.1 demonstrate good health and safety; e.g., posture, positioning of
3.1.3 add backgrounds hardware and furniture
3.2 insert and modify rows and columns by: 7.2 employ practices that provide security for hardware, software, supplies
3.2.1 deleting and inserting rows and columns and personal work
3.2.2 inserting and deleting cells 8. demonstrate basic competencies
3.3 format cells and cell content including: 8.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
3.3.1 edit, move and clear cell contents 8.1.1 communicate
3.3.2 find and replace cell contents 8.1.2 manage information
3.3.3 insert and edit hyperlinks 8.1.3 use numbers
3.3.4 convert text to columns 8.1.4 think and solve problems
3.4 format data and tables by: 8.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
3.4.1 applying table styles 8.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
3.4.2 modifying and editing tables 8.2.2 be responsible
4. create and modify formulas 8.2.3 be adaptable
4.1 reference data in formulas including: 8.2.4 learn continuously
4.1.1 key and edit basic formulas 8.2.5 work safely
4.1.2 use functions to create formulas 8.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.1.3 copy and move formulas 8.3.1 work with others
4.1.4 use relative, absolute and mixed references 8.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
4.1.5 enter a range into a formula by dragging 9. make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible
4.2 summarize data using subtotals with various techniques; e.g., autosum, pathway choices
cell referencing 9.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs,
4.3 display and print formulas resources, prior learning and experiences
9.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational
choices
 Learning Sequence
The students will participate in a series of lessons that include hands-on opportunities to use software. They will receive instruction
through whole class lessons and online tutorials. They will be given time to complete activities and assessments in class to help
alleviate any frustrations. Each student will have their own work station equipped with Microsoft Excel so that they can actively
participate in each activity.

Lesson #1 Lesson #2 Lesson #3

Introduction to Spreadsheets Formulas and Functions Displaying Data

Pancake Recipe Activity Coffee Shop Assignment Overdue Library Books

Lesson #4 Lesson #5 Lesson #6

Formatting Data Catch Up / Flex Budgeting

Make it look Great Work Time Personal Budget Assignment

Pixel Art Battleship Tournament

Lesson #7 Lesson #8 Lesson #9

Putting It All Together Putting It All Together Putting It All Together

Lemonade Stand Project Lemonade Stand Project Lemonade Stand Project

 Assessment Plan
Assessment/Activity Description Outcomes Purpose/Type Weight
Students will be working on a Pancake Recipe spreadsheet.
1. demonstrate basic
They will start with a basic spreadsheet and will use
electronic spreadsheet
formulas for calculating ingredient adjustments. Students
software competence Pre-Assessment
Pancake Recipe will be required to download an attachment from the
2. create and manipulate data Formative
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lesson. This lesson includes a Challenge task, which gives
3. format data and content
students the opportunity to spend more time working on
4. create and modify formulas
things they have learned.
Students will be working on an Inventory List that is missing 1. demonstrate basic
some information. They will use conditional formulas and electronic spreadsheet
functions to complete the spreadsheet. Students will be software competence
Coffee Shop required to download an attachment from the lesson. This 2. create and manipulate data Summative 10%
lesson includes a Challenge task, which gives students the 3. format data and content
opportunity to spend more time working on things they 4. create and modify formulas
have learned. 5. present data visually
Students will complete an online multiple choice quiz 1. demonstrate basic
Quiz #1 which tests their knowledge of the parts of spreadsheets electronic spreadsheet Formative --
and of formulas. software competence
1. demonstrate basic
Students will be completing a spreadsheet of overdue
electronic spreadsheet
library books. They will format data and use the fill down
software competence
technique to complete the work easier. Students will be
Overdue Library 2. create and manipulate data Summative
required to download an attachment from the lesson. This 10%
Books 3. format data and content Minor Assignment
lesson includes a Challenge task, which gives students the
4. create and modify formulas
opportunity to spend more time working on things they
5. present data visually
have learned.
6. collaborate and secure data
1. demonstrate basic
Students will start with a plain income statement electronic spreadsheet
spreadsheet. They will learn various ways to format data in software competence
order to make the spreadsheet more interesting and 2. create and manipulate data
Summative
Make it Look Great personal. Students will be required to download an 3. format data and content
Minor Assignment
15%
attachment from the lesson. This lesson includes a 4. create and modify formulas
Challenge task, which gives students the opportunity to 5. present data visually
spend more time working on things they have learned. 6. collaborate and secure data
 Students will complete an online multiple choice quiz 1. demonstrate basic
Quiz #2 which tests their knowledge of formulas, functions, and electronic spreadsheet Formative --
formatting in spreadsheets. software competence
On this assignment, students will be given general
1. demonstrate basic
information about income and expenses that occur
electronic spreadsheet
throughout life. They will be able to use their creative
software competence
talents in order to design how they want their personal
Personal Budget budget to look. They must include Graphs, and charts as
2. create and manipulate data Summative 30%
3. format data and content
well as the surplus and deficits. They are expected to make
4. create and modify formulas
it look clear so one can easily see what they are spending
5. present data visually
per month/year and use formulas to calculate amounts.
1. demonstrate basic
The lemonade stand give students a real-world example on electronic spreadsheet
how valuable excel can be when you have a large amount software competence
of information. It will teach them organization, formulas, 2. create and manipulate data
Lemonade Stand and data input. Students are expected to follow the step by 3. format data and content
Summative 35%
step instructions but also include a bit of their own 4. create and modify formulas
personality throughout. 5. present data visually
6. collaborate and secure data
1. demonstrate basic
Battleship is a fun little exercise that teaches students electronic spreadsheet
about formatting an excel spread sheet. It also teaches software competence
Battleship them how to fill and make colors with the different cells. 2. create and manipulate data Formative --
When the cells are set up properly they can play a fun little 3. format data and content
game. 4. create and modify formulas
5. present data visually
This is designed to be a filler activity that allows students to 1. demonstrate basic
change, highlight and fill cells in order to make a electronic spreadsheet Formative
Pixel Art picture/art. There are no guidelines or expectations except software competence Sponge Activity
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that there should be plenty of color. 3. format data and content