Spreadsheet Tools

Grade Level: 5th
Subject: Language Arts

Think Quest
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110054/Reading.html
This site has spreadsheets that can be used for learning vocabulary words and definitions, also use for spelling tests.
Objective:  Students will be able to study for  vocabulary test using spreadsheet.
Purpose:  To find creative ways to help students study.
Learning Activity:  Students will enter vocabulary words and definitions into a spreadsheet that they can use to study for weekly test.
Assessment:  Teacher will check for knowledge of how to use spreadsheet by looking at their vocabulary word sheet.

Google Docs
www.docs.google.com
This site allows you to create spreadsheets for anything.
Objective:  Students will create a spreadsheet using this site.
Purpose:  To help students organize information for a book report.
Learning Activity:  Students will create a spreadsheet to keep track of characters, plot, setting, theme, and conflict to help them outline for book report.
Assessment:  Teacher will go around and check individual spreadsheets to assess student's understanding of how to use the spreadsheet.

Excel
Excel allows users to input information on books, vocabulary words, spelling words and multiple other areas using spreadsheets.
Objective:  Students will create a timeline using Excel.
Purpose:  The students will learn to create a spreadsheet to enhance their understanding of this technology.
Learning Activity:  The students will use Excel to create a timeline of the important events that occur to Holling Hoodhood in "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt.
Assessment:  Teacher will check each student's timeline to gauge their understanding of how to input and organize the information.