Using
Jan Brett's Postcards to collect data,
work with an Excel spreadsheet,
create graphs, and interpret graphs
Students will work from Jan Brett's Postcards page, collecting data as to how many cards are under each category. Students will place a tally card under the correct category on a flannel graphing chart for each. The student, given grid paper, will collect data on a given topic of his/her choice and construct a bar graph showing the results. A title and key will be included. The student will read and interpret data represented in bar and picture graphs. Students will place a tally card under the correct category on a flannel graphing chart for each.
Collect
Data One
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| Use an Excel spreadsheet to record data and create a bar graph that
summarizes collected data. Working
with the teacher, students will key in totals for each category in an Excel
spreadsheet. After
completing, the teacher will demonstrate how simple it is to convert a
spreadsheet to a bar graph. Students
will use the chart to analyze the data and finally the teacher will create
questions related to the bar graph for students to answer.
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Students
will use the
chart to analyze the
data and finally the
teacher will create questions related
to the bar graph
for students to
answer. The students will
communicate through application software. Create a 1 to 2 page document using word processing skills, writing process steps, and publishing programs. Use simple computer graphics and integrate graphics into word-processed documents. Create simple databases and spreadsheets to manage information and create reports. Use local and worldwide network communication systems.
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Created by Shirley Wilborne |