Plan
a Party
WebQuest
Introduction:
It's almost time for your birthday! Your parents are letting you plan your party this year. You need to purchase the things you need and want, while staying within your budget. You will also make an invitation in Word for your party.
Task:
You need to purchase the items you need and want for your party. You will be shopping at online party stores to find the items. You have $200.00 to spend on your party, not a penny more! You will create a spreadsheet in Excel (with your teacher's help) to help you budget your expenses. When you are done, you will create an invitation using Microsoft Word.
Resources:
Process:
First, you will work with your teacher to create a spreadsheet to keep track of the items you want to purchase, and how much you are spending. You will create a simple table in Excel, and include formulas to help you add up what you have spent.
Once your spreadsheet is set up, you will begin shopping online. Decide what items you need for your party (such as plates and napkins) and what items you want (such as special party favors or balloons). You will also need to decide how many of each item you will need. Enter the items you wish to buy into your spreadsheet. Be sure to enter the price of each item, and the amount of each item you are buying. Keep an eye on your total at the bottom - you cannot go over $200.00! If you need to, you can go back and change items in order to fit your budget.
Finally, be sure to print out your spreadsheet! Don't forget to save once in a while!
Once your spreadhseet is done, open Microsoft Word. Type an invitation to your party. Be sure to include when and where it is. Be sure your name is on it. You may add one or two pieces of clip art. Save it in your folder and call it invite. Print it out when you are done. Don't forget to check your spelling!