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6th grade science activities for Microsoft Excel
Lucky Charms Cereal Data Analysis and Graphing Project St. Patrick's Day
Looking for a way to review data analysis and graphing skills without it being a bore? This Lucky Charms Cereal Data Analysis and Graphing Project is a fun activity to incorporate in March for St. Patrick's Day, but of course it works at any time of the year in a graphing unit or in a math-integrated unit. Your students will smile when you whip out the box of Lucky Charms and tell them that they are to pretend they are the Quality Control Department at the Cereal Company! This activity is fun an
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6th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-4
Spreadsheets and Graphing Weather Data - Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
Engage your students and make connections between technology, science and the real world with these Google Sheets/Excel graphing activities using weather data. These activities can be used in a computer lab, classroom and in a distance learning situation. The included videos allow students to learn and work independently and at their own pace, which allows you to provide extra support to struggling students. It also makes a great collaborative experience between specialists, classroom teachers
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jennifer Davis
Tides and Moon Phase Graph Activity using NOAA
Students will develop a graphical model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases and how they affect our tides.
NGSS-MSESS1-1
In this activity, students will go to the NOAA website and collect tidal data from a region around the US. Students plot a month of tidal data and predict the moon phases based on how high the high tides are and how low the low tides are (spring vs neap tides). Students are amazed to find that their predictions are right by looking a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Engineers Crossword - Types of Engineers & What they Do - STEM
This completely original Crossword has 25 Clues. (the asterisks indicate a type of engineer) WORD BANK: Aerospace*; Airports; Chemical*; Circuit; Civil*; Computer*; Electrical*; Energy Sources; Engineer; Engineering Design Process; Environment; Hardware; Highways; Install and Maintain; Manufacturing*; Materials*; Mechanical*; Minerals; Mining*; Planetary*; Pollution; Productivity; Software; Structural*; Technical. Sample clues: ...................................................................
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6th - 9th
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Groups and Periods of the Periodic Table Self Checking Activity
This is a self checking activity I used with my students when first introducing Periods and Groups of the periodic table. Students will get instant feedback as they fill out each answer to see if they got it correct. This activity aligns with TEK 8.5C - Interpreting the Periodic Table!
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6th - 12th
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Physics - Big Bang - Big Bang theory and the Universe - Escape Room
Escape Room Time. This Challenge has 6 levels. Each level can only be unlocked when the previous level has been completed correctly.Included is the Excel document which self-checks. It will give a 4-digit code to open the lock and the lock will give a 6-digit code to unlock the next level. In addition is a pdf explaining how to use the excel file to complete.It is locked so that only the windows for answers can be inputted. This is a great assignment to assess students knowledge of how the Big B
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
Excel Bundle
This package includes all my top selling Excel resources including How2Excel, an introductory guide to the use of Excel and Excel Dino Park, where you're put in charge of the finances and budget of your own dinosaur Park!
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6th - 10th, Adult Education, Staff
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Gravity Experiment
In this experiment, students use the scientific method to explore gravity. Every step of the scientific method is included. Students use common items to test the speed of falling from a certain height. Students also create a line graph during their analysis. This experiment is a fun way to remind students about this scientific method while incorporating math.
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4th - 6th
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Elementary Spreadsheet Activities - Exploring Our Solar System
"Exploring Our Solar System" is a great way for the Technology Specialist to integrate science into their instruction or for the classroom teacher looking for ways to enrich their units with technology. This unit consists of several activities that use technology as a tool to find information, enter data to make calculations and create a product that demonstrates their understanding of our solar system.Your students will: • Engage by making connections with new content and their daily lives; •
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Deanna
End of Year Survey
I have students fill out this survey on their last day of school. They always give me and future students great feedback.
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5th - 12th
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Beatrix Potter Stories - Literature-based Learning Unit
Who knew that your child could learn vocabulary, the healing power of herbs, how to cook, and gardening, all in the same learning unit?This is a vocabulary unit for three Beatrix Potter stories, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, and The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin. In addition to vocabulary definitions, it also includes mini lesson via the links provided. The unit is in Excel format with a main vocabulary page (including the external links to mini lessons and coloring sheets)
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3rd - 8th
Printable Sunrise Sunset Chart
Track the sunrise and sunset all year long with this printable sunrise sunset chart in excel. Paste it onto poster-board and leave it up in your classroom all year long. Enter the times once a week and shade in the "darkness".This is an ideal way to teach elapsed time through a fun math and science project.
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2nd - 7th
Chemistry - Energy in Chemical Reaction - Escape Room Challenge
Escape Room Time. This Challenge has 6 levels. Each level can only be unlocked when the previous level has been completed correctly.Included is the Excel document which self-checks. It will give a 4-digit code to open the lock and the lock will give a 6-digit code to unlock the next level. In addition is a pdf explaining how to use the excel file to complete.It is locked so that only the windows for answers can be inputted. This is a great assignment to assess students knowledge of Energy in Che
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Chemistry - Escape Room Bundle
Skittle Statistics MS Excel Mini-Lab
This is a 1 class MS Excel lab for a computer or math class. You can have the students explore the distribution of different color Skittles in class. This is a great mini-lab or half-day activity when you school ends up with a weird schedule day. Tell them they can't eat till the Skittles till the end of class, or they will distort their numbers. Also make sure they don't throw them or shove them up their nose (Yes, stuck Skittles are hard to extract, ask me how I know..)The goal of this lab is
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Phase Changes and Temperature Data Collection
In this quintessential science lab students will collect the temperature data of ice water being heated on a hot plate. What makes this different is that it uses Google Sheets with temperature conversion formulas as well as a graph that auto-populates as you fill in the data. There is also a drop down menu for notes that supports our students that struggle with language. This takes one class period, as long as your setup is done. You will need ice, beakers, hotplates and thermometers with C
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6th - 12th
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Metric Conversion Pixel Art (mystery image)
22 metric conversions for students to practice changing units in the metric system. This resource can be used by students on Google Drive or assigned to your learning management system (LMS). This product will test what your students know about metric conversion. It is self-grading to allow your learners to get direct feedback.To access you will need to allow TPT to add to your Google Drive. You will receive a folder with a complete teacher's guide, answer key, and student Google sheet.
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6th - 9th
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Weather Tool Digital Activity- Scavenger Hunt Flippity
All digital! No printing or prep! Students explore and learn different weather tools as they try to unlock the locks. Each lock has a clue and when students answer correctly, the lock will unlock. Perfect for sub plan!!!Directions:1. Click 'file' > 'publish to web' 2. Click "get link here" tab3. Copy link to send to students4. Students will unlock all the locks to complete the assignmentIncluded in activity:Lock #1: Students watch the Edpuzzle (no login needed) and the answers to each questio
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Cell Part Pixel Art
In this activity, students use google sheets to answer vocabulary questions about the parts of a cell. As students input the correct answers, the image will be revealed piece by piece. This allows students to recieve immediate feedback about their accuracy. It also allows for easy grading!Vocabulary includes: chloroplast, cytoplasm, mitochondria, nuclear membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus, golgi body, vacuole, chlorophyll, cell wall, nucleolus, lysosome, cell membrane, ribosome, chromosome
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6th - 10th
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Mitosis / Cell Cycle Pixel Art
In this activity, students use google sheets to answer vocabulary questions about mitosis. As students input the correct answers, the image will be revealed, piece by piece. This allows students to recieve immediate feedback about their accuracy. It also allows for easy grading!Vocabulary includes: Telophase, Anaphase, Centriole, Prophase, Cytokinesis, Mitosis, Cell Plate, IPMATC, Metaphase, Interphase.Helpful tips for common student errors:- Students must type the answers as they appear in the
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6th - 10th
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Google Sheets - Creating Charts with live Weather data! FUN Technology Lesson!
A fun, ready-to-go EDITABLE lesson!Students collect online weather data, bring it into a spreadsheet and then CREATE CHARTS and interpret the data!Including:A Lesson PlanA presentationSpreadsheet template Completed example spreadsheetVIDEO SCREENCAST - Showing how to complete the activity!Check out the preview and video preview!My students have enjoyed this class and yours will too. It's all here ready for you!===============================Please leave feedback and respect copyright, purchase a
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Graph Daily Temperature - with handout
Lots of downloads, are there any comments or votes for me? :)
Type in the daily temperature on your computer with your students and it will automatically graph it for you as you type. You can pre-print the monthly graph for everyone in your class and they can follow along and graph with you. I use it with calendar math or other daily activities.
Great for explaining the scales of a graph and practicing accuracy in graphing and using rulers to connect lines. Look for trends in weather and a
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3rd - 6th
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Biology - DNA - Escape Room Challenge
Escape Room Time. This Challenge has 6 levels. Each level can only be unlocked when the previous level has been completed correctly. Included is the Excel document which self-checks. It will give a 4-digit code to open the lock and the lock will give a 6-digit code to unlock the next level. In addition is a pdf explaining how to use the excel file to complete. It is locked so that only the windows for answers can be inputted. This is a great assignment to asses students knowledge of the introduc
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Biology - Escape Room Bundle
Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
This bundle includes 4 unique escape rooms based on the following topics.Making Sense of the Universe Universe from our Eyes How Technology has Improved our Knowledge of the Universe Big Bang Theory and the Universe This bundle is perfect for revision, review and concept checking. It is also a fun activity for students to complete within class or even at home.Create your own escape room with no code on excel at the link belowEscape Room - No Code DIY - SampleDon't forget to leave feedback to ear
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Properties vs Changes in Matter Pixel Art- Physical Science (mystery image)
Students will evaluate 25 questions about properties and changes of matter by completing a google sheets pixel art. This assignment gives students direct feedback by changing correct boxes to green while staying white if incorrect. In addition, the mystery picture will fill in with each right answer for a more engaging activity for students.PRIOR KNOWLEDGE NEEDED: topics listed below have hyperlinks to lessons from Target Science store. Classification of MatterProperties of MatterChanges in matt
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6th - 10th
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