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Skill T5.7.1.5:  Use pull-down menu Format

Grade Level:  Fifth

Objective:  Students will use the options of the pull down menu "format" to format cells, rows and columns

Academic Expectations:  2.30

Resources:  Microsoft Excel

Sample Activity:

Students will use Sunday’s Lexington Herald Leader adds to locate similar items from different stores. The student will use a spreadsheet to compare the cost of identical items from store to store. The student will then analyze the information to determine where would be the best place to shop for all the items. Students will be shown how to customize a header and footer for the spreadsheet. They will then print.

Recommended Core Content:  Math, Social Studies