Science Data and Google Sheets

Grade 6:  Collecting, Organizing, Visualizing and Calculating Data with Google SheetsIn preparation for their up-coming science fair, students in Ms. Sierpina's grade 6 science classes have been busy conducting trials and collecting data to answer various scientific questions.In order to help them manage their data, students were introduced tospreadsheets using Google Sheets.Students learned to create data tables, calculate data using variousformulas and show their findings visually in charts.Check it out!

Grade 6 Students

Technology Essential Questions

How can this technology be used to enhance this science project and communicate knowledge?

What basic skills should students know about this digital tool?

How does this digital tool help students manage data?

2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Curriculum:

6-8.CAS.b; 6-8.CT.a.1; 6-8.CT.a.2; 6-8.CT.c.4