Other
Mr. Pitonyak's Pyramid Puzzle
Students estimate the cost of building an Egyptian pyramid with modern materials and ancient building methods in this math project.
Other
Fast Food Fun
Use your knowledge of spreadsheets to analyze the calories and fat content of fast food choices. This project gives links to a USDA site and a final report format. A sample spreadsheet and grading rubric is also provided.
Apple
Apple Learning Interchange: Classroom Ideas
Do you use Appleworks in your classroom? Would you like some ideas that others have used? This site presents some exemplary lessons from other teachers.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Spreadsheet Guide for Teachers
A Spreadsheet is a wonderful tool with applications well beyond simple calculations. This site provides a collection of lesson plans, tutorials and worksheets that help bring spreadsheets into the classroom.
Other
Think Free Office
ThinkFree allows you to create, view, publish, edit, and share word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, all online. Sign up and have access to all of your documents from anywhere that you have web access. The website...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Google Sheets
In this tutorial, learn how to use the powerful tools in Google Sheets for organizing, visualizing, and calculating data in a spreadsheet.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Excel Formulas
In this interactive tutorial, learn how to create formulas to solve real-world problems.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Excel Tips
Learn these Excel tips and tricks so you can do more with this popular spreadsheet program.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Excel Formulas: Functions
A function is a predefined formula that performs calculations using specific values in a particular order. All spreadsheet programs include common functions that can be used for quickly finding the sum, average, count, maximum value, and...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Excel Formulas: Complex Formulas
A simple formula is a mathematical expression with one operator, such as 7+9. A complex formula has more than one mathematical operator, such as 5+2*8. When there is more than one operation in a formula, the order of operations tells...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Excel Formulas: Simple Formulas
One of the most powerful features in Excel is the ability to calculate numerical information using formulas. Just like a calculator, Excel can add, subtract, multiply, and divide. In this lesson, we'll show you how to use cell references...
NC State University
North Carolina State University: Spreadsheets in Science
Intriguing lesson from North Carolina State University using a spreadsheet to solve real world science problems. Contains downloadable files for student activities.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Equations
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students interpret algebraic equations and inequalities geometrically and describe geometric relationships algebraically.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Spreadsheet Basics
A simple introduction on how to create a spreadsheet.