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Jellybean Graphs

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders predict and graph data based on the color of jelly beans they think are in a handful. In this prediction lesson plan, 2nd graders will predict how many of each color jellybean are in a handful. Then they graph these...
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Gummy Bear Math

For Teachers 1st
First graders predict, collect data, and create a graph based on gummy bear colors they are given. In this graphing lesson plan, 1st graders first predict how many colors of gummy bears there are. They then count the colors, graph them,...
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M & M Madness

For Teachers K
Students work with the mathematics unit of collection, organization, and presentation of data. In this math and technology lesson plan, students use Valentine M & M’s and The Graph Club to sort and graph the various colored M & M’s.
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Excel temperature Graphs

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students gather data about the weather in Nome, Alaska. In this Nome Temperature lesson plan, students create an excel graph to explore the weather trends in Nome.  Students will find the average weather and add a trend line to...
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M & M Madness

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders graph M & M's by color. In this graphing lesson plan, 2nd graders first predict how many of each color they think are in a handful of M & M's. Then they graph the amounts of each color on a computer program....
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Let's Roll Robots!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students write a story about robots. For this creative writing lesson, students read a story about robots, make their own robot, and write a story about their robot. In addition, the lesson plan suggests taking photos of the robots to...
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Google Earth Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete activities to learn how to use Google Earth and study Alaska. In this Google Earth lesson, students complete a Google Earth scavenger hunt to find facts about Alaska. Students complete two worksheets for the topic.
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Historical Temperatures

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research historical regional temperatures for their current season. In this historical weather lesson, students conduct weather station and Internet research to learn about historical regional temperatures. Students collect and...
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Checking Sources For Accuracy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers will paraphrase a resource without plagiarizing. Then rewrite after reading text. They then evaluate the site or reference they are using for accuracy. In the end, they complete a note-taking organizer.
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Basic Excel

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore basic Excel spreadsheets.  In this spreadsheet lesson plan, students enter Alaska weather information and  perform calculations. Students title the columns on the spreadsheet and format the cells. ...
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Read Works: 1st Grade Unit: Supporting Predictions

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson utilizing the book No Roses for Harry! by Gene Zionin in which students make a prediction and then support it with details from the text. Ideas for direct teaching, guided practice, and...