Google Sheets Course for Kids
Definition
◦ Google Sheets is online. You make tables and lists.
◦ Google Sheets is online. You make tables and lists.
◦ You can do sums. And find answers fast.
◦It makes charts. For colorful data.
◦ You can share work. Friends can help too.
◦It saves online. No losing your file.
◦ It is free. And easy to learn.
Importance
◦ Google Sheets is free. You can use it online.
◦It keeps numbers safe. All in one place.
◦ You can make tables. And sort information.
◦ It works with friends. Everyone can edit.
◦ It works with friends. Everyone can edit.
◦It is easy to learn. Kids can use it fast.
◦ It helps in projects. And school homework too.
Advantages for Freelancing
◦ Google Sheets is free. You can use it online.
◦ It works anywhere. Just need internet.
◦ You can share easily. Friends can work together.
◦ It is simple to use. Kids can learn fast.
◦ It keeps work safe. Saves in Google Drive.
◦ It helps in school. And future projects too.
Module 1: Introduction to Google Sheets
What is Google Sheets and how it compares to Excel
Benefits of cloud-based spreadsheets for collaboration
Overview of basic functions and interface features
Activity: Create your first Google Sheets document and enter basic data
Module 2: Working with Functions and Formulas
Learn essential functions like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, and more
Real-life example: Calculating the total expenses in a budget
How to combine multiple functions for complex calculations
Activity: Use SUM and AVERAGE to calculate scores or totals in your sheet
Module 3: Organizing and Formatting Data
Techniques for organizing data: sorting, filtering, and conditional formatting
Real-life example: Organizing a contact list or inventory data
How to use data validation to control inputs and create dropdowns
Activity: Organize a list of items with filters and apply conditional formatting
Module 4: Data Analysis with Pivot Tables
How to create and customize pivot tables to summarize data
Real-life example: Summarizing sales data by region and time
Grouping, filtering, and performing calculations with pivot tables
Activity: Build a pivot table to analyze sales data by different categories
Module 5: Data Visualization – Creating Charts and Graphs
Introduction to Google Sheets chart types: bar, line, scatter, and pie charts
Real-life example: Visualizing budget distribution or project timelines
Customizing charts and adding trendlines for better insights
Activity: Create a pie chart to represent the distribution of data
Module 6: Collaboration and Sharing
How to share Google Sheets with others for real-time collaboration
Real-life example: Working together on a team project or event planning
Using comments, suggestions, and version history for team feedback
Activity: Collaborate with a partner to create a shared Google Sheet
Module 7: Advanced Google Sheets Features
Using ARRAYFORMULA for applying functions to entire columns
Real-life example: Automatically calculating bonuses for all employees
Introduction to Google Apps Script for automation
Activity: Use ARRAYFORMULA to automatically calculate multiple data points
Module 8: Google Sheets for Career Success
Careers: Data Analyst, Operations Manager, Marketing Analyst, Educator
Real-life example: How businesses use Google Sheets for project tracking and reporting
How Google Sheets skills can be used in data-driven decision making
Activity: Build a dashboard that tracks key metrics for a business or project
Bonus Materials
Google Sheets tips and shortcut guide
Sample Google Sheets templates for finance, project tracking, and analysis
Access to community forums for further learning and questions
Interactive quizzes to test your Google Sheets knowledge
Certificate of Completion for Google Sheets