Spreadsheet Projects Slideshow, Grades 4-8

Hand out a printable computer activity that teaches the basics of a spreadsheet. Students research the distance of the planets from the sun, chart this information on a spreadsheet, and create a graph. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it is now classified as a dwarf planet.

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In this printable computer lesson and activity, students learn the basics of a spreadsheet and create a graph showing the number of pets owned by the class.

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In this printable classroom activity, students brainstorm a list of their favorite foods at Thanksgiving. Then they use this data to create a spreadsheet on the computer and make a double bar graph.

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In this printable computer activity, students learn about formulas on a spreadsheet and use this knowledge to calculate multiplication facts.

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Hand out a printable computer activity that teaches the basics of a spreadsheet. Students research how fast different animals can run, enter this data on a spreadsheet, and create a bar graph.

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This spreadsheet activity asks students to collect, organize, and graph data. Students will use formulas to convert standard U.S. measurements to the metric system, and should already have some understanding of measurement.

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Students collect data from coin tosses and chart this information on a spreadsheet. Then, they create a graph and analyze their results. Students should have an understanding of probability prior to this computer activity.

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Students use the Internet to research the solar system, graph their data with a spreadsheet program, and type their conclusions in a word processing program. They should have an understanding of the solar system prior to this activity. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it is now classified as a dwarf planet.

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Hand out a printable computer activity that will help your students perfect their spreadsheet skills, as they create a word search.

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