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