Dozens of new lessons and activities enrich the second edition of this popular favorite, proof of how flexible and effective a teaching tool the humble spreadsheet can be. Spreadsheets are ubiquitous in the higher grades and the professional world, but they're also a great way for younger kids to learn basic math, science, and language arts concepts. This updated bestseller includes everything you'll need to incorporate spreadsheets in K-6 classrooms: an introduction to the software's basic functions and capabilities, step-by-step activity descriptions keyed to the NETS*S and content area standards, teaching tips and extension ideas for promoting higher-order thinking skills, and a CD with a complete set of modifiable lesson templates and samples.
Also available:
PowerPoint Magic - ISBN 1564842355
Database Magic: Using Databases to Teach Curriculum in Grades 4-12 - ISBN 1564842452
Features lessons that ANYONE can feel confident implementing in their K-6 classroom. The lessons are manageable in size, well conceived, properly illustrated, support a myriad of technology skills, and are of course aligned with ISTE standards! -- --NCS-Tech