Wonderlan Senior Senior Project Overview:In this project, students became marketing executives for an amusement park. They used a variety of programs in Microsoft Office to complete a wide range of job duties. To start, students created a poster and exhibit placards using Microsoft Word and the Internet. Next, they created a graph with Microsoft Excel based on a consumer survey. They designed an electronic billboard to attract visitors using Microsoft PowerPoint. An invitation to a park event was made with Microsoft Publisher. Finally, students examined amusement park data and filtered records in a Microsoft Access database. Session 1: Create an Amusement Park

Students learn skills such as inserting and formatting text; clip art, pictures, and shapes that allow students to create a professional looking and attention-getting document that will be sure to entice people to visit the amusement park.

Session 2: Research an Animal ExhibitStudents conduct Internet research about an animal exhibit in the amusement park then apply their skills to locate animal facts.

Session 3: Survey a New AttractionStudents conduct a survey to learn which types of amusement park attractions are most appealing. They use Microsoft Excel to organize the survey data on a spreadsheet and create a chart to graphically portray the results then write a report.

Session 4: Advertise a New AttractionStudents use PowerPoint to publicize an attraction in the amusement park, students is tasked with the assignment to create an electronic billboard. They design a series of eye catching slides using text boxes, pictures, clip art, and WordArt. Transitions and animation are applied to the presentation and it is saved as a video.

Session 5: Invite Guests to an EventStudents invite season ticket holders to the opening of an exciting new attraction. Using Microsoft Publisher, students create an invitation that encourages people to visit the park and join in the celebration.

Session 6: Analyze Amusement Park DataStudents acquire database skills as they examine amusement park data to solve problems.

Technical Skills: Database, Desktop Publishing, Graphics, Internet, Presentation, Spreadsheet, Word Processing. Technology Integration: Business Studies, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Visual Arts. Software Applications: Internet Explorer, Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint,

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