1. Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel
3rd Grade
2 sessions

2. Objectives To learn cell referencing in Microsoft Excel
To create a unique image or design using Microsoft Excel

3. Day 1: Introduction & Practice
Key Questions:
What is cell referencing?
When else would you use this skill?
Examples:
Project example
Handout with directions and reference coordinates
Purple
T,1
S-T,2
R-T,3
Q-T,4
P-T,5
O-T,6
N-T,7
Green
F-T,16
F-T,17
Blue
G-T,15
Directions: In order to find out what the image is, you must fill in the referenced cells with the correct color. Let’s see who can figure out the image first!

4. Day 2: Production Engagement: Production: Project example
Other art examples using pixilated style work (Chuck Close)
Production:
Create a unique image or design in Excel using the cell color tool

5. Evaluation     Improvement Needs
Place a check under a number to score each of the project criteria.
Excellent
Good
Okay 4 3 2 1
Created a unique image or design
Used the cell color tool to create art work
Was able to read and use cell referencing correctly
Completed all work    