The document provides guidelines for creating a data table and graph in Excel, emphasizing the importance of consistency in formatting and saving work frequently. It includes specific instructions for data entry, adding borders, and generating a bar graph for water and air temperature. Additionally, it encourages seeking help from group members before asking the instructor for assistance.

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!