1. Remember…  Please do not…  Change the background.  Change the icons.  Change the font. Use Times New Roman (size 12 font).  Use color. We cannot print in color!

2. Tips for the Computer  1. Save EARLY! Save OFTEN!  2. Be patient. Let the computer complete a task before asking for more.  3. Technical difficulties are part of this project. If you run into a problem fix it and move on. This is not an excuse.

3. Excel Instructions #1  Making a data table in Excel:  1. Open up a new page in Excel.  2. Create a data table like the one in your Science Notebook.  3. Enter your data in the correct places.  4. Do not include units in the boxes.

4. Excel Instructions #2  Adding borders to your table:  1. Find the cells icon on the “Home” page of Excel.  2. Choose format from the pop down menu.  3. Click on “Format cells” at the bottom of the next menu.  4. In the format cells choose “Border.”  5. Click on “Outline” and “Inside” and then click OK.  6. Your table should now be outlined.

5. Making a Graph  1. Highlight your entire table again.  2. Click on the “Insert” tab at the top of the page.  3. Find the “Chart” button and choose “Column” and then choose one of the options.  4. Now you should have a graph.  5. To label your graph, click on the “Layout” tab and look for “Chart Titles” and “Axis Titles” to complete your labels.

6. Remember…  The table will be water and air temperature, so it should be a bar graph!  If you have questions, ask your group first. If you cannot figure it out, then ask me!  Good luck!