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Critter Encounter Chart
Students record data found at an assigned web site. In this data collection lesson plan, students access an assigned web site in order to complete a data chart about animals they see. They travel to different sections of the web site to...
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Jack-O-Lantern Glyph
Learners create a jack-o-lantern glyph that accurately represents his or her answers to a series of questions. The completed jack-o-lanterns are displayed in the classroom and the class interprets the data.
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Modeling Population Growth
Learners collect data on population growth. In this statistics instructional activity, students graph their data and make predictions. They find the linear regression and the best fit line.
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Rolling Down Hill
Students perform an experiment, collect, and analyze data of a rolling marble down a ramp. They report results after they complete their experiment. Students are assessed in science and writing.
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How Far is Far?
Students calculate the standard deviation of data. In this statistics activity, students collect data, plot it and analyze it. They identify the mean, median and range of their data.
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How Much Will I Spend On Gas?
Students construct a linear graph. In this graphing lesson, students determine a monthly budget for gasoline. Students construct a t-chart and coordinate graph to display data. Resources are provided.
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Tune...Um!
Pupils collect real data on sound. In this algebra instructional activity, students use a CBL and graphing calculator to observe the graph created by sound waves. They draw conclusion about the frequency of sound from the...
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Baseball Math
Pupils collect data on baseball plays. In this statistics lesson, students graph their data and make predictions based on their observation. They calculate what the probability is that a favorable outcome would happen.
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What's a Per-"cent"?
Students recognize the mathematical connections between fractions and percents. They develop and study graphs to make connections between their data and what it represents. They write about the connections they have discovered.
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A Matter of Fact
Students design their own Science experiment. For this science experiment lesson students create a hypothesis related to matter and test it. They displayed their data in a graph.
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Recipe: Unit Rate
Students solve problems using ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson, students identify the unit rate and convert between fractions and decimals. They create graphs from their data.
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Dynagraphs
Students collect and graph their data. For this precalculus lesson, students identify the input and out of a function. They find the domain and range and the inverse of a function.
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Data Days
Sixth graders practice collecting, organizing and displaying data. They create circle, bar, line and picto graphs. They analyze data in small and large sample groups.
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Displaying the Data
Students gather facts about their parent's families through the completion of parent interview forms. Using tally marks, the data gathered is counted, transferred to graphs and used to create family timelines.
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Graphing and Analysis of Water Quality Reports
Students practice making graphs and interpreting them. They compare and contrast different sets of data. They use Microsoft Excel to create different types of graphs.
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Census Data and New Hampshire History
Students graph the population growth of New Hampshire using historical census data.
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Grade Data Analysis and Probability
Eighth graders display the outcome of given events by creating and reading tree diagram. They explain the relationship between addition and multiplication.
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Graphing Current Drug Data
Students increase understanding of the drug issue and further develop skill in graphing.
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Positive Future Fair Project
Ninth graders view the film "Pay It Forward" and discuss what kind of public campaign is needed to move people to positive action. They consider different ways of presenting information (graphs, visual displays, etc.) as tools for...
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What Pie?
Pupils practice making and interpreting pie graphs so they are better able to decide if a pie chart is the appropriate form of display. Students examine included overheads of different pie charts, and directions on how to make pie...
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Great Tasting Shapes
Fifth graders investigate the concept of median, mode, and range using a simple model for display purposes. They examine different shaped crackers out of a box and identify the ones that occur the most. Then the calculations for the...
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Plastic Packaging
Students collect data. In this math lesson, students collect data about recyclable materials. Students develop a plan that will help the environment. Recycling plastic containers is discussed.
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Breakfast Cereal - How Nutritious Is Yours?
Students analyze the nutritional value of breakfast cereal in order to make an informed choice. They create a stem and leaf plot which analyzes the nutritional value of the cereal they eat on a regular basis. Students write a letter to...
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Smoking: The Real Cost
Third graders discuss the adverse effects of smoking and predict the financial cost of a smoking habit. They collect data regarding the cost of a pack of cigarettes and average packs smoked a day. They create bar graphs displaying the...