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Mean, Median, Mode, and Range

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders determine the meaning of mean, median, mode, and range. In this measures of central tendency lesson, 5th graders show their ability to find the mean, median, range, and mode of a data set. They use a class set of birthday...
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Interpreting Data and Statistics using Graphs

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders interpret data. In this lesson on types of graphs, 7th graders construct, interpret, and analyze different graphs. This lesson includes worksheets and resources.
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Curated OER

Gummy Bear Picture Graph

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate picture graphs. In this graphing lesson, 1st graders create a picture graph with the x-axis being number and the y-axis being color. Students sort their gummy bears by color and use pictures of colored bears...
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Interactive
Curated OER

High Temperature records by State

For Students 7th - 12th
In this temperatures learning exercise, students view a spreadsheet of the high temperatures of the states and change the data on it using spreadsheet tools. Students complete 4 tasks.
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If Our Class Went to See the Prince

For Teachers 1st
First graders read the story One Monday Morning and create picture graphs based on the number of teachers, boys, and girls that would visit the prince. In this data lesson plan, 1st graders interpret tables and graphs with the help of...
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Reading the Neighborhood

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete activities with the story One Monday Morning in the Macmillan/McGraw Hill Textbook. For this data lesson, 1st graders read the story and gather data to create a picture graph. They read the graph and answer...
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Missouri Rice Farming

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate rice farming in Missouri. In this percentages activity, 6th graders determine how much rice production has increased over time. Students find this number in percentages. Students then figure the percent of acres...
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Worksheet
Raytheon

Data Analysis and Interpretation

For Students 6th - 8th
For this data analysis and interpretation worksheet, learners use charts, graphs, statistics to solve 42 pages of problems with answer key included.
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Probability

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders experiment with probability. In this probability lesson plan, 2nd graders pick colored beans from a bag to find the chance of getting different colors. They make fair and unfair spinners and record the data after spinning...
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Assessing and Investigating Population Data

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine population projections.  In this population data lesson, students research and collect data on the population of the United States.  They explore and conclude future population growth patterns.  Students construct tables...
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Use or Make a Table

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this use or make a table worksheet, young scholars examine data given in a story problem.  They use logic to determine the best way to begin organizing the data and creating a table.  This one-page worksheet contains three problems. ...
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Creating a Spreadsheet and Graph

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create graphs in Excel.  In this spreadsheet lesson, students input data into spreadsheet cells then use the graphing feature of the Excel program to produce colorful graphs of the data.  The directions to create the graph are...
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Important Decisions Don't Just Happen! Using Data to Plan Your Services

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students interpret statistics.  In this data lesson, students examine and organize given data.  They present the data in a grid format.  Using the census data, students determine the best location for a local business.
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Excel for Beginners

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For this Excel lesson, students set a formula to check their homework. Students also use clipart, work in groups, and learn to use the tools in the drop-down list.
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Comparing Data on Graph A and Graph B

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders gather and graph data.  In this graphing lesson, 2nd graders collect data and graph this information using tally charts, bar graphs, pictographs, or tables. They make predictions about the outcomes.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

The Mean, Median, and Mode Chain Gang

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Students analyze a set of data. They work in cooperative groups and use chain links to identify the mean, median, and mode of the chain.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Tiger Math Graphing

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Learners practice various skills using the book Tiger Math: Learning to Graph from a Baby Tiger. After listening to the story, they create a pictograph using data collected from the text. They also color a picture of a tiger, collect...
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Buzzing is BEE-lieving

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate insects. In this insect lesson, students explore various insect models and identify the characteristics of each. Students observe insects outside and tally how many insects they observe.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Data Handling

For Students 8th - 10th
In this data handling learning exercise, students determine biased and unbiased questions to surveys. They explore methods of data collection and design a data collection sheet. This two-page learning exercise contains 3 multi-step...
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Weather With a Latitude

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read the temperature from a thermometer. In this weather lesson, students read a thermometer and record the temperature at twenty minute intervals. Students discuss results.
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Weather Reporter

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders generate an oral presentation on the weather. In this weather lesson, 4th graders watch the weather for a week and record the data on a chart. Students give a weather report at the end of the week.
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Learning to Make Line Graphs

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Young scholars analyze data and create a line graph. In this graphing lesson, students explore data from a previous experiment and plot the information on a line graph. Young scholars analyze their findings.
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Lesson Plan
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Random Sampling

For Teachers 7th - 9th
For this random sampling worksheet, students compare data collected by a random sample to data collected by an actual count using pieces of paper with numbers written on them. They compare their data for the actual count to the random...
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Conducting a Scientific Investigation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
For this scientific investigation worksheet, students answer 16 questions about conducting a scientific experiment on marble's and their velocity at different ramp heights. Students write a scientific question and then go through the...