Fast food Spreadsheets Part Deux

Over the previous classes we have been collecting data on Fast Food Meals.  Now it is time to put your work into practice.

We are going to use Excel to display the data and to create graphs from it.

Instructions

1. Create a spreadsheet for the Meal information you have gathered.  Include the nutritional information, daily recommended intake and the food information. 
2. Create a chart/graph that best compares the information you have collected
3. Repeat the process for the sandwiches you have information on..(not a new spreadsheet but a page within your spreadsheet)*****
4. Repeat the information for the French fries and potatoes you have information on..(not a new spreadsheet but a page within your spreadsheet)*****

You should have three spreadsheets and charts for each of the categories.  Make sure to save it in your u-drive.

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Fast food Spreadsheets

Here are some helpful links for today's lesson.

Fast Food Facts Minnesota Attorney General

A History of Fast Food

 

Now you are ready to explore some Fast Food Sites to plan your project. You must decide what nutritional facts you will compare using Excel.  Fries?  Cheeseburgers? Pizza? Happy Meals?  Your Choice! Bookmark the resources you will need to use in the Favorites folder.

Assignment origionaly created by http://www.bcsberlin.org/lessons/excelff.htm

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