Decision One:
Curriculum Map
Topic: Microsoft Excel
Key Learning(s):
Grade: 9-12
Unit Essential Question(s):
Understand Excel basics. Identify
parts of screen and basic formatting
including: cell alignment, formulas,
shading, borders, numeric formatting,
and navigation.
How are spreadsheets used effectively in
business?
Optional
Instructional Tools:
Micrososoft Excel
Student notes/handout
How are spreadsheets formatting and
formulas used?
Concept:
Concept:
Concept:
Concept:
Identify parts of the Excel
screen and navigation
Adding formulas
Applying formatting features
Uses of Microsoft Excel
Lesson Essential Questions:
How can I enter data in the Excel
screen and use the ribbon to
create a useful spreadsheet?
Lesson Essential Questions:
What are representations of
formulas?
Lesson Essential Question
What are the most effective ways
to apply formatting to cells and
data?
Lesson Essential Questions:
How is Microsoft Excel used in
business?
Vocabulary:
Spreadsheet, budget, row,
column
Other Information:
Vocabulary:
Sum function, Average function,
Autosum button, range
Vocabulary:
Shading, borders, alignment, auto
format, ribbon formatting tab,
currency, and decimal buttons.
Vocabulary:
Budgets, sheets, tables, graphs.