This lesson plan teaches students how to properly merge data from multiple cells into a single cell in Microsoft Excel. It shows them how to combine data using the ampersand symbol "&" and how to add spaces and special characters within the merged data. The students will then independently practice merging provided data by sorting it by last name then first name.
This lesson plan teaches students how to properly merge data from multiple cells into a single cell in Microsoft Excel. It shows them how to combine data using the ampersand symbol "&" and how to add spaces and special characters within the merged data. The students will then independently practice merging provided data by sorting it by last name then first name.
This lesson plan teaches students how to properly merge data from multiple cells into a single cell in Microsoft Excel. It shows them how to combine data using the ampersand symbol "&" and how to add spaces and special characters within the merged data. The students will then independently practice merging provided data by sorting it by last name then first name.
This lesson plan teaches students how to properly merge data from multiple cells into a single cell in Microsoft Excel. It shows them how to combine data using the ampersand symbol "&" and how to add spaces and special characters within the merged data. The students will then independently practice merging provided data by sorting it by last name then first name.
Concept / Topic To Teach: Teaching how to properly merge data from multiple cells into a single cell.
General Goal(s): To give the students a general understanding of how to merge data within Excel.
Specific Objectives: Showing the students how to merge data using “&” in Excel. Also showing how to create spaces in merged data along with adding text characters.
Required Materials: Microsoft Excel and computer or laptop
Anticipatory Set (Lead-In): Review the previous lesson of using the sum and average functions and building upon it.
Step-By-Step Procedures: 1) Combine data by using “&” 2) Add spaces using “ “ 3) Add special characters also using “ “. Example “$”
Plan For Independent Practice: Have the class combine the data that will be provided to them. Have them sort it Last Name then First Name.
Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set): Review what we learned today. Go over any questions that the students may have regarding the days lesson.
Assessment Based On Objectives: Review assignments and grade based on rubric.
Possible Connections To Other Subjects: This skill can be used in multiple subjects including but no limited to mathematics and science.