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SMART SHOPPERS PROJECT
Due Date October 19, 2012
OBJECTIVES:
Ambassadors will RESEARCH the latest cell phones sold on the market. Ambassadors will organize their data on tables using Microsoft Excel. Ambassadors will create graphs (bar graphs, line graphs or pie charts) using Microsoft Excel to represent their findings. Ambassadors will write a report to share their findings with the rest of the school.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How can technology help us make Smart Consumer Decisions?
VOCABULARY Cell - The box where the numbers, the labels, or the
formulas are entered. Column - The collection of cells in a line from top to
bottom. Row - The collection of cells in a line from side to side. Worksheet - The single page of rows and columns that is
on the screen. Workbook - The collection of pages (worksheets) that
make up one file. Range - A group of cells that are next to each other. Mouse pointer - The arrow or other marker that
indicates where the mouse is pointing. Formula - A mathematical expression that gives
instructions to the computer about what to do with the contents of specified cells.
GROUP TASKS
Groups 1,3 & 5: Research and Present Two year Contracts Group 2,4 & 6: Research and Present No Contracts
Name: Date: Class: Subject:
CHALLENGE 1: Based on what you know about Cell Phones, name the latest three cell phones being sold today?
How to conduct research in your group?
Narrow down your search tasks.Separate the tasks amongst group members.Make sure that every member has a fair
amount of work to complete. Search only the keywords/terms you are
assigned. Do not get sidetracked. Complete your part on the chart provided.Keep an eye on the clock.
Day 1: Group Work20 minutes
Using Internet Explorer, as a group, research the following information:
Groups 1, 3 AND 5; TWO Year Contract Groups 2, 4 & 6: Non Contract
SERVICE PROVIDER
PHONE 1 PHONE 2 PHONE 3 PHONE 4
AT&T
SPRINT
METRO PCS
TMOBILE
VERIZON
PRICE OF EACH PHONE:
DAY 2:
CHALLENGE:
Why is it important to be a Smart Shopper?
How is this project helping you become one Smart Shopper?
Day 2: Introducing Microsoft Excel
Where is Microsoft Excel Located:
Click on the Start MenuSelect All ProgramsLocate Microsoft Office Click on Microsoft Office Excel
Day 2: Introducing Microsoft Excel
The Ribbon runs across the top of the window. The Ribbon consists of 3 types of items. o Tabs – This is the main level and includes Home,
Insert, Page Layout, etc. o Groups – Each tab has several groups that show
related items together. o Commands – A command is a button in a group or an
item in a list.
Day 2: Creating a Spreadsheet
What should the spreadsheet accomplish? What should be on this spreadsheet? Sketch out a picture of the spreadsheet.
Where will things be?
DAY 2Group work: 10 minutes
ON THE PAPER PROVIDED ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS AS A GROUP:
What should your Spreadsheet accomplish?
What should be on YOUR Spreadsheet? Sketch out a picture of your Spreadsheet.
▪ Where would the title go? ▪ Where were the numerical data go?▪ Where would the descriptors/words go?
Day 2Individual Work: 10 Minutes
On Microsoft Excel, create a new Spreadsheet:
Create a Heading for the SpreadsheetExample: Iphone 5 NO Contract
Include the data for only one Cell Phone. Round up the numerical data to nearest
dollar.
Save your work on the Flash Drive▪ File name: SmartShopper_701_FIRSTLASTNAME