Spreadsheet Data CollectionIn this activity, the students create tables in a spreadsheet program. They then utilize the information in the table to create a graph making sure to include all needed titles. Students can create graphs using different scales or different types of graphs i.e. line and bar. Students then evaluate which graph is most appropriate to display the data and explain their reasoning.
Sample Tools: Google Docs |
Organize with TablesIn this activity, the students will use a spreadsheet and graphing program to create two-way tables. They will then use the information in the table to create digital graphs to investigate patterns of association between the two quantities. They will then compare the graphs to analyse which graph displays the data most accurately.
Sample Tools: Google Docs/Google Spreadsheets |
Graphing with GoogleIn this activity, the teacher will provide students with a sample set of data. Students will then use that data to create multiple graphs of varying types, which they will then analyze to determine which is the most effective at displaying the data. The activity will culminate by students selecting the “best” graph and explaining why it is so. Take this activity to the next level by having students locate the data for their charts themselves related to a topic of study in class.
Sample Tools: Google Spreadsheets |