May 24th - 26th: Our First Spreadsheet!
People are great at processing images, making connections between words and concepts, and remembering things. But we are NOT so good at mentally processing and storing accurate, easy-to-use data..
Data Tables—also known as spreadsheets—were invented to organize information that our brains can't easily recall. Spreadsheets help us sort and label in a way that makes sense, so we can refer to it later.
Today we are going to use the free, on-line Google App called "Google Sheets" to create our first spreadsheet! Follow these directions below to complete today's lesson:
1) Watch the "Google Sheets Introduction" video
2) Watch the "My First Spreadsheet" video
3) Complete your first spreadsheet using the "Check - off list provided"
4) Do the "Spreadsheet 2 Challenge on your own!
Data Tables—also known as spreadsheets—were invented to organize information that our brains can't easily recall. Spreadsheets help us sort and label in a way that makes sense, so we can refer to it later.
Today we are going to use the free, on-line Google App called "Google Sheets" to create our first spreadsheet! Follow these directions below to complete today's lesson:
1) Watch the "Google Sheets Introduction" video
2) Watch the "My First Spreadsheet" video
3) Complete your first spreadsheet using the "Check - off list provided"
4) Do the "Spreadsheet 2 Challenge on your own!
Video #1: Intro to Google Sheets
Video #2: My First Spreadsheet
My First Spreadsheet Check-Off List
