M&M Heaven

Appropriate for Grades: 3 up

Overview:

This is a popular classroom activity that can be easily adapted to make learning about graphing using a spreadsheet more fun. Give a packet of M&Ms to each group and get them to count the colors and graph them.

Activity:

  • Divide the class into small groups.
  • Give each group a packet of M&Ms.
  • Get the students to divide the M&Ms into color groups.
  • Work out how many in each group.
  • Open a spreadsheet.
  • Title the page.
  • Add columns for colors and number of M&Ms.
  • Enter the results from counting the M&Ms.
  • Select the results and click on the graphing tool.
  • Make a new graph and enlarge it so that the results are
  • clear .
  • Save and print a copy of the M&Ms graph.
  • Eat the M&Ms!

 

Resources/Materials Needed:

  • Software: Spreadsheet / Excel M&Ms
  • Pen, paper
  • Printer, paper

 

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