Spreadsheets

A spreadsheet is a grid that organizes data. The data is arranged in rows and columns in a grid.  The user can direct the program, in the form of formulas, to perform calculations with the data.

Objectives: Students will be able to:
use a spreadsheet to: organize data; use charts to display data in a graph; choose the appropriate graph to show information accurately

Activities and Assignments
  1. Basics of a Spreadsheet Link 1 - get study guide to go with this from teacher
  2. Tootsie Roll chews spreadsheet and chart activity - get from teacher
  3. Starburst chews and chart activity - get from teacher
  4. Shopping List assignment - Create a short shopping list for school.  Click here for an example. Learn about using multiplication in spreadsheets and copying formulas instead of having to type them individually.
  5. Budget Sheet and Graph
  6. Fast Food Fun
  7. Final Projects
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