Active Learning With Excel

The document provides directions for a 9th grade computer applications activity where students will research a topic of their choice and create a graph about that topic in Microsoft Excel. Students will choose a topic, get it approved, research the topic to find multiple data points, and create a graph in Excel with a title, legend, and at least 5 data points. The activity aims to teach students graphing skills in Excel while allowing them to explore their interests. Potential drawbacks include students wasting time or having difficulty finding information, but the activity is intended to be creative and engaging for students.