I am coming to the end of teaching a unit based around Google Sheets. The children have been learning how to enter data into a spreadsheet, and manipulate the data for a specific purpose. I decided to frame this unit around the context of a shop, and informed the children that they were going to design their products and create spreadsheets to show their sales. This was greeted enthusiastically, and has been a very popular series of lessons!
We have progressed from entering data and formatting cells, into the use of the SUM formula and the creation of charts and graphs. The children have learned how to smart copy, and create quick tables displaying their annual sales and revenue. They have been excited to share these spreadsheets with peers, and have embellished their spreadsheets with pictures, colours and typefaces. I have embellished this learning content with the inclusion of 'real life' spreadsheets every week. I have shared screenshots of spreadsheets gathered from my friends and family, and discussed how spreadsheet skills are used in the world of work. The children have been fascinated by this additional content, and I will continue to demonstrate 'real life' examples of Computing in future lessons!
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