Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Weather Graph Data
The purpose of this task is for students to represent and interpret weather data, as well as answer questions about the data they have recorded. Student worksheets and recording sheet are included.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Questioning Nasa
In this lesson learners will work collaboratively to explore the "Big Question" that led up to this lesson was "Why are there two solid rocket boosters used to launch the space shuttle instead of one with the same amount of fuel?" This...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Describing Data Activity
This is a hands on activity to get the students thinking about how to describe data sets.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Line Plot Activity
This lesson plan will tap into US History and the ages of presidents during their inauguration and describing the data in a line plot.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Say It With Stats! Review
The students will be working in centers to review for their test. The centers will consist of a computer rotation, versa-tiles, and a teacher center. All centers will reinforce concepts learned throughout this unit to prepare them for...
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Better Lesson: Misleading Leading Graphs
Through the use of real life data, the students will be looking at a variety of graphs to decide if they are displaying misguided information.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Curious George: Hat Grab
This Curious George game teaches children data analysis and graphing. Grab hats as people pass by so that George can graph the collected hats. Then answer a question about the hats!
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Comparing the Weather
In order to meet Common Core standards, 2nd graders need to be able to interpret data to solve problems. This lesson provides practice in this area. Included in this lesson are a printable temperature chart and a video of second graders...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Data Inferences Harder Example
This video resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for the SAT Math. Watch Sal work through a harder Data inferences problem. We make a confidence interval by starting with a sample result and adding and subtracting the...
PBS
Pbs: Count on It!: Blossom and Snappy Go to the Post Office
Blossom and Snappy help Digit mail a surprise package to Robbie. They visit the post office and postal processing plant to see how it all works.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Dance Graphs [Pdf]
Second graders will interpret data on graphs and then use the information to explore dance composition and the form and order of created choreography.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Tea Store: Reading a Table
Students will demonstrate how to interpret information in a table.
McREL International
Mc Rel: Whelmer #64 Learning Activity: Liquid Rainbow
An easy to do activity that investigates density and solubility. The activity is presented in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Chart Slice Special Test
A ten question test assessing data collection and analysis skills with bar graphs. Assessment is scored online. An excellent tool for assessment.
PBS
Pbs Mathline: Whirlybirds [Pdf]
This engaging lesson combines the concepts of statistics and measurement. Learners create a simulation of a parachute jump using whirlybirds, to predict the frequency of an event occurring. A detailed lesson plan which includes a list of...
English Zone
English Zone: Reading Maps 1
Using the map provided, students are to answer questions such as how far is it from one town to another.
Other
Family Chronicle: Dating Old Photographs
Family Chronicle provides information concerning photos from the 1850s-1900s. Details the background around the first photographs taken in the United States. Identifies what objects within the photograph can help determine the time...
US Department of Education
National Center for Education Statistics: Nces Classroom
Just what is the NCES Students' Classroom? In addition to many useful features, this site provides math and statistical activities tailored to a middle and elementary school students.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Thanksgiving Graphing
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will interpret data from a bar graph and a pictograph. They will then create one of each on the Activboard. This flipchart includes links to websites and an Activote quiz.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Graphing Graphs
[Free Registration/Login Required] Standard: Constructs and Interprets simple bar graphs and pictographs with up to 5 columns using whole unit data.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Interpreting Tables and Graphs
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore a variety of graphs and tables. Many activities are incorporated to provide practice solving problems using different graphs and charts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Making "Lunch Count" Count
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using real world data (lunch count) students are able to interpret and manipulate data. This lesson is usable by all elementary grades and possibly secondary as well. While it is based on Washington...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Cross Country Race
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Creating Cubes
On this one page website use a table to help you organize the information so that you can solve this cube problem. When you are finished you can check your answer right at the website.