human body systems the circulatory system using excel and microsoft word ilearn science session 4
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Human Body Systems – The Circulatory System
Using Excel and Microsoft Word
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Science Session 4
Focusing Questions
How can I collect, analyze, and display scientific data using a spreadsheet?
What are the benefits of using a template to structure data collection and analysis in my class?
How do I create a template in Excel to collect data?
How do I utilize Excel and Word?
Instruction
Framing the Session
Collecting and analyzing data is a core science skill.
We will be using Excel to create templates that structure data collection and data analysis.
Teaching
Open the lab worksheet template.
Show student work sample.
Show sample Excel template.
Demonstrate how to create the template.
Guided Practice
Sample Template
Demonstrate step by step how to enter:
Title
Labels (student, time)
- Example numbers
Create Template
Guided Practice
Step 1: Select cells.
Step 2: Insert > Chart.
Step 3: Select Chart Type – Discuss.
Step 4. Select simple chart type.
Step 5: Review “Data range.”
Step 6: Enter the Chart title (X and Y axis labels).
Step 7: Chart Location.
Create a graph
Guided Practice
Copying and pasting the Excel chart into the Word Lab Worksheet.
Sizing the Chart
Work Time
Getting Started
Complete sample lab in pairs.
Collect pulse rate over seven minutes.
Measure resting pulse for three minutes.
Run one minute and measure.
Measure resting pulse for three minutes.
Complete lab.
Work Time
Each participant must create his or her own chart.
Complete the template, if not done already.
Collect data in pairs.
Enter data.
Graph data.
Copy graph into lab.
Analyze data and write up findings.
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In this session we have learned:> How to use Excel to organize data.> Construct a template to guide data collection.> Analyze data.
Discuss other types of ways you could use Excel to guide data collection and data analysis.
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