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Which subjectComputer science
What topicExcel
What length (min)30
What age groupDoesn't matter
Class size20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Introduction to Excel

Subject

Computer Science

Topic

Excel

Grade/Age Group

Doesn't matter (suitable for all levels)

Length

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson plan aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Digital Technologies, focusing on data representation and management using spreadsheets.

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Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction to Excel 5 minutes Briefly introduce what Excel is and its applications in data management. Demonstrate the layout of the interface.
2 Navigating the Interface 5 minutes Show students how to navigate the Excel interface, including menus, toolbars, and worksheets.
3 Data Entry 10 minutes Guide students in opening a new spreadsheet and inputting simple data (text and numbers). Explain how to edit cells.
4 Basic Calculations 5 minutes Demonstrate how to perform basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication) using formulas in Excel.
5 Formatting Cells 5 minutes Teach students how to format cells (font, color, borders) for clarity and presentation.
6 Conclusion and Homework Assignment 5 minutes Summarize key points of the lesson, explain homework assignment (create a spreadsheet with data and basic calculations), and provide guidance on how to submit it.

Homework

Students will create a simple Excel spreadsheet that includes their personal information, a list of favorite books or movies, and use formulas to calculate totals or averages. Homework will be submitted digitally without individual presentations in class. The teacher will check the homework through digital submissions.

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