NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary

 
Name: School: Norwell Middle School
Learning Activity Title: Perimeter, areas and computer formulas
Grade Level(s): 6 Subject Area: Math
Description of Activity: What is the learning experience? What will teachers and students do during the course of the activity? Through what performances or products will students demonstrate what they know and are able to do?

Students will determine the area and perimeter of various rectangles.  The students will use Microsoft Excel to obtain quick results.  The students will insert formulas using the sum function.

Technology Standards Addressed: This learning activity will allow students to develop proficiency in the following Norwell Public Schools technology standards:

  3.0 Spreadsheet and Data Base Skills

Skills and Concepts (see Scope and Sequence)

3.1.4 formulas, functions, sum, average, sort, find, default.

3.2 Function and purpose of spreadsheet

3.3 Entering data into cells/sheet.

Curriculum Standards: Which curriculum frameworks, strands, and learning standards does the activity address?

6M1 Apply the concepts of perimeter and area to the solution of problems.  Apply formulas where appropriate.

Materials & Equipment: What specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials are involved in this activity?

Microsoft Excel

 

Teacher Tips and Notes: What strategies are recommended regarding logistics, preparation, classroom management, or other implementation concerns?

It would be necessary for students to be comfortable with the concepts of perimeter and area.

Back to Norwell Public Schools Back to Scope and Sequence
Back to Content Areas Back to Grade Levels
   

 

 Janet Eskin 4/05

  Clip Art from animationfactory.com  
 

awesomeclipartforeducators.com