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Graphing With Paper and Computers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct bar graphs. In this graphing lesson, 4th graders create bar graphs in connection with the story, The Copycat Fish. After creating the initial graphs on paper, students use MS Excel to create graphs.
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Graphing

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars gather statistical information on a chosen topic and place it into a spreadsheet. Using th Excel chart wizard, students create tables, graphs and charts of their information. They interpret the data and share it with the...
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Probability and Geometry

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners examine the relationship between probability and geometry to solve problems. In this geometry and probability lesson, students investigate the effect of changing percentages on a spinner to the probability of landing on a...
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Using Computers to Produce Spreadsheets and Bar Graphs

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars review graphing terminology and how to plot data points, how to input data into a spreadsheet, and how to make a chart using a computer.
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Is the Hudson River Too Salty to Drink?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore reasons for varied salinity in bodies of water. In this geographical inquiry lesson, students use a variety of visual and written information including maps, data tables, and graphs, to form a hypothesis as to why the...
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Temperature High and Lows

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students gather high and low temperature readings through email. For this temperature graphing lesson, students use a spreadsheet to input data for a graph. students interpret the graphs to compare and contrast the data from different...
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Creek Detectives WISE On-line Research Community

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate ways people cause harm to the environment. In this environmental lesson plan, students explore a case study on the Internet. Students explore all of the online activities and collect data for a presentation.
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Patterns Here, There, and Everywhere!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this lesson has as much to do with keyboarding skills as it...
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PowerPoint Probability

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate film making by creating a video about probability.  In this math visualization lesson, 6th graders create a presentation for their class demonstrating the probability of random events taking place in the...
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Historical Mathematicians Project

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners, in small groups, use the Internet and other traditional sources to research historically significant mathematicians, write a paper, and creatively present research in class.
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Laus Dnet: Grade 5 Excel Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this online lesson plan, students will survey students in their school to determine their favorite type of hand-held ice cream. Before performing the survey, students will make predictions about which ice creams they think will be the...