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A world of oil

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice in analyzing spatial data in maps and graphic presentations while studying the distribution of fossil fuel resources. They study, analyze, and map the distribution of fossil fuels on blank maps. Students discuss gas...
Handout
Charleston School District

Analyzing Scatter Plots

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Scatter plots tell a story about the data — you just need to be able to read it! Building from the previous lesson in the series where learners created scatter plots, they now learn how to find associations in those scatter plots....
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Piecewise and Step Functions in Context

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Looking for an application for step functions? This activity uses real data to examine piecewise step functions. Groups create a list of data from varying scenarios and create a model to use to make recommendations to increase...
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Santa's Route

For Students 4th - 6th
In this route worksheet, learners observe a chart of Santa's route and answer word problems about the distance he travels between cities. They complete six problems.
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Solar System Model

For Teachers 9th - 12th
How many planets can you name? Did you get all 13 in our solar system, including the dwarf planets, or were you surprised when you read there are 13 planets? The instructional activity helps scholars understand the scale of the universe...
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Virtual Field Trip

For Teachers 5th - 7th
This hands-on resource has future trip planners analyze graphs of mileage, gasoline costs, and travel time on different routes. While this was originally designed for a problem-solving exercise using a Michigan map, it could be used as a...
Activity
Shmoop

ELA.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.7

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Comparing information found in images, charts, and graphs with that found in written text can be a challenge for even senior high scholars. Provide learners with an opportunity to practice this skill with an exercise that asks them to...
Worksheet
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Jim, Tony, and Frank - The School Fundraiser

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this bar graph worksheet, students use the horizontal bar graph to count how much money each student collected for their fundraiser. Students answer 10 questions.
Worksheet
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The Bread Shop

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this bar graphs worksheet, students study the bar graph to count the money Adam made during each day. Students answer 10 questions.
Worksheet
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Jim, Tony and Frank - The School Fundraiser

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this bar graphs worksheet, students use the bar graph to count how much money kids collected during a weekend fundraiser. Students answer 10 questions.
Lesson Plan
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Graphing Favorite Holidays

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create spreadsheets and bar graphs based on results of survey of favorite holidays.
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Graphing With RXTE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use data from the Rossi X-ray Tiiming Explorer (RXTE) satellite to analyze and graph.
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Show Me!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze and interpret graphs. In this graphing instructional activity, students view a video and construct their own graphs (line, circle, bar) from given sets of data. 
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The Blizzard of 1993

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read and interpret the information from a barograph from a major winter storm. This task assesses students' abilities to interpret and analyze graphs, construct data tables and graphs, generalize, infer, apply knowledge of...
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Graphs Galore

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders conduct surveys to collect data. They analyze and interpret the data, then determine which type of graph is appropriate for the data. Students use the data to make predictions, discover patterns and draw conclusions...
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Australian Settlers

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners interpret graphs and research events to identify links between events in the world and the arrival and plight of immigrant groups. They discuss the myths about immigration.
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Loving Literature

For Teachers 1st
First graders, after having "Are You My Mother?" by P.D. Eastman read to them, participate in group discussions or independentally work to analyze a spreadsheet to identify essential elements in the story and graph their data. In...
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Our Favorites

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students participate in and conduct a survey to determine various class favorites. They collect, organize and display their data, interpret the results, and complete a packet of worksheets to display the information.
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Temperature

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the concept of temperature. In this temperature lesson, students read thermometers in degrees Celsius. Students discuss the temperature of the seasons and what clothing they might wear given a certain temperature....
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Effects of chemical use in Agriculture

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students research environmental data to create a bar graph. In this agricultural ecology lesson plan, students research the pros and cons of chemical use in farming. Students debate on passing a law to reduce chemical use.
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Population Patterns

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars study patterns of population growth in an ecosystem and why populations must remain in balance. They interpret basic population graphs and suggest scenarios about different population growth patterns in an ecosystem.
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Using Data

For Students 4th
In this analyzing data instructional activity, 4th graders read, study and interpret a bar graph on how many hours Millie spends a week drawing each day. Students answer 2 short answer questions relating to the bar graph.
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Big Block of Chocolate

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Pupils read the book Big Block of Chocolate and complete language arts activities associated with it. In this language arts lesson plan, learners read the book as a read aloud or shared reading, and can compete writing, reading,...
Worksheet
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Data Analysis 2

For Students 8th - 10th
In this data analysis worksheet, students read and interpret given line graphs. They determine the range and average. This one-page worksheet contains five problems.