Amazing Mazes
Creating a Themes Maze in Microsoft Word Using The Tables and Borders Toolbar

Author: Patricia Janann Nicholson
Curriculum Area: Instructional Technology
Subject Area: M/J Introduction to Computers
Sunshine State Standard Benchmark:
  • Demonstrate awareness of computer systems, i.e., input, process, and
    output.
  • Identify the functions of basic computer hardware and software and
    peripheral devices.
  • Demonstrate awareness of telecommunications concepts.
    • LA.D.2.3.4 understand how the multiple media tools of graphics,
      pictures, color, motion, and music can enhance
      communication in television, film, radio, and advertising.
  • Analyze varied tasks and problems to determine when technology is
    useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resource(s) to
    address those tasks and problems.
    • MA.E.1.3.1 collect, organize, and display data in a variety of forms, including tables, line graphs, charts, and bar graphs, to
      determine how different ways of presenting data can lead to
      different interpretations.
Grade Level: 7th MYP & 7th/8th Grade Wheel
Lesson Title: Amazing Mazes/Creating a Themes Maze in Microsoft Word Using The Tables and Borders Toolbar
Resources: Nicholson's Lesson Plan Blues
http://pjnicholson.com/mjcomapp/amazingmazes.htm
Learning Objective:

Students will:

  • create a 14 by 14 table in Word using the Insert Table dialog box.
  • double space cells using the Paragraph dialog box.
  • create diagonal lines and adjust line thickness using the Drawing Toolbar.
  • follow a theme, with matching clipart or pictures.
  • merge cells to include clipart of pictures.
  • use the Picture Toolbar to format and align pictures/clipart.
  • include a title made in WordArt.
Instructions: Students will follow the instructions provided at Nicholson's Lesson Plan Blues Website.
Assessment http://pjnicholson.com/mjcomapp/lp/mazerubric.htm