Microsoft Excel/Word  Memory Quilt Square

1.     Use Excel to create a pixel art memory square representing a black pioneer/inventor in technology/STEM.

2.     You will change your column width so that you have squares.  You will fill each square with the paint bucket.

3.     Use the border button to add a border on the outside of each square used.

4.     In Microsoft Word, write one paragraph about your black pioneer/inventor.

a.     Include basic biographical information.

5.     Write a second paragraph about your quilt square:

a.     What does the design represent?

b.     Why did you select this symbol/image/design to represent your black pioneer/inventor?

Microsoft Word Black Pioneer/Inventor Poster

Design a one page poster in the DESKTOP version (school computers) of Microsoft Word that features a black pioneer/inventor in technology/STEM.

1.     This must be NEAT and VISUALLY APPEALING.  Inserting a picture and text is not ok.  Make it look pretty!

2.     It must be made using standard paper size.

3.     Include biographical information about the selected black pioneer/inventor in STEAM.

4.     Include at least one photograph of the pioneer/inventor.

Microsoft Excel/Word Black Pioneer/Inventor Crossword Puzzle

Create a crossword puzzle highlighting 20 black pioneers/inventors in technology/STEM.

1.     Using the desktop version of Excel on the school computers, create the crossword puzzle.

a.     I would suggest that you do this in reverse—create the ANSWER key first. Save it as the answer key.

b.     Make sure your cells are square.

c.      Outline the cells being used.

d.     Place numbers for clues NEXT to the answer.

e.     Spell correctly.

f.       Use First AND last names as the answers.

2.     In the same document, save it as the Crossword Puzzle. Delete the answers.  Save.

3.     Create a new Word document.  Save it as Crossword Puzzle clues.

4.     Using corresponding numbers, write clues for each answer.