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Reading Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read graphs and charts to interpret results. In this algebra lesson, students interpret bar, line and pictographs. They draw conclusions and make predicitons based on these charts.
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Move It

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Studens collect and graph data. In this algebra instructional activity, students use a CBL and CBR with a TI Calcualtor to observe linear graphs. They use the correct vocabualry as they discuss the collected data.
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Weather Tools

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Earth science by participating in a weather identification activity. In this scientific instrument instructional activity, students identify several weather related tools such as the weather vane, thermometer and rain...
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Scientific Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students organize data collected from their experiments using graphs. In this statistics and biology lesson, students organize their scientific data from an article into readable graphs. They define the usefulness of their graph and...
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Designing Samples/Simple Random Samples

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of sampling techniques. In this sampling techniques lesson, students identify possible sources of bias in situations such as phone polls, supermarket surveys, and drawing names from a phone book. Students...
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How Do You Rate?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders make a graph. In this pulse rate lesson, 5th graders estimate their pulse and record it. Students measure their pulse while at rest and after physical activity and record it. Students use the internet to graph their results...
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The Correlation Between Human Population Growth and Dwindling Natural Resources

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders predict human population growth.  In this activity, 8th graders discuss the length of time needed to double the human population, work in groups to chart population growth and predict population growth in the...
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An Introduction to Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the growth and decay of an exponential function. In this algebra lesson, students apply properties of exponent solve problems. They identify any patterns they see in the graphs.
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Wonderful Watermelons

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore watermelons and collect and sort their seeds. In this watermelons lesson plan, 1st graders read the story Down By The Bay and then weigh, measure, collect seeds, sort, and eat their watermelon.
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Healthful Eating

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners read a story about how cartoon characters are partially to blame for American's obesity problem, and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this healthful eating lesson plan, students respond to literature by...
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Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of line of best fit. In this line of best fit lesson, students find lines of best fit in examples about riding your bike home from school and dentistry. High schoolers find two data points and find the...
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Tables, Charts and Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine a science journal to develop an understanding of graphs in science.  In this data analysis lesson, students read an article from the Natural Inquirer and discuss the meaning of the included graph.  Students...
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Class of 2000 - Student Loans

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars determine how they will finance their postsecondary education. In this student loan lesson, students create spreadsheets that help them budget their first year of college. Young scholars identify methods to fund the...
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Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the volume of prisms and cylinders. In this geometry lesson, students are give part of the formula, and must calculate the missing parts. They use 80% accuracy for their dimensions.
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Will Exams Be Cancelled?

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
If the flu outbreak continues, exams will have to be canceled. Investigate the properties of exponential and logarithmic functions. For this algebra lesson, students use the TI to examine and differentiate between exponential growth and...
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Watts Up Doc?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the wattage of a light bulb using math. In this algebra lesson, students find the inverse square of given parameter. They work in groups collecting and analyzing data.
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Charting a New Course

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars calculate the distance they will travel. In this geometry instructional activity, students use the TI and CBL system to make calculation of a certain path. They explore geography by calculating distances between different...
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Skateboard Flex

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine statistics by completing a skateboard measuring activity. In this flex lesson, students define what skateboard "flex" refers to and identify the proper method of measuring flex by conducting an experiment with...
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What are the Odds

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners predict the-outcome of an event. In this algebra lesson, students compare and contrast the probability of an event occurring. They calculate the odds of a simple event and make estimation.
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What Are The Chances

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students calculate the probability of an event occurring. In this probability lesson, students differentiate between independent, dependent or compound events. They find the range of the data.
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Perplexing Patterns

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify and find missing patterns. In this algebra lesson, 7th graders investigate numbers and sequences and complete the pattern. They make a chart and discuss similarities and differences.
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Canada's Climate: Temperature and Rainfall Variations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers analyze data about various climates in Canada. In this data analysis and climate lesson, students use Canada Year Book 1999 to complete a worksheet and make connections between precipitation and temperature in different...
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Algebra I Project: Make Your Own Business

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of algebra in real world situations. In this economics lesson, students design, plan, run, and evaluate a small business. Students will create a product, market the product, and try to make a profit.
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Topic 2: Graphing 2-Variable Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of 2-variable equations and expressions. In this 2-variable equation and expression lesson, students translate 2-variable word problems into 2-variable equations and expressions.

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