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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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Surveys and Samples
In this surveys and samples worksheet, students discover data collection techniques and write their own survey questions. Students use random sampling, convenience sampling, and systemic sampling and analyze their results.
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Race the Track! Jump the Gap
Students record data of using a track system with variables and how those variables affect a ball used in the track. In this track lesson plan, students design their own track in groups, test the ball's rates of speed, and record their...
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The Fat and the Lean
Students collect data on calorie intake. In this algebra lesson, students use the collection of data to make better eating decisions. They investigate the nutritional value in food using a graph and draw conclusion from their findings.
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Fruit Loop Graphing
Fifth graders interpret data and create graphs. Given Fruit Loops, they sort and classify according to color. Using spreadsheet technology, 5th graders record their data and create bar and circle graphs. Students analyze data and...
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Graphing Data
Second graders graph data about their classmates. In this data analysis lesson plan, 2nd graders ask each other several questions about their hair color and eye color. Students graph the data that they collected.
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Collect Data Using a Transect Line
Students learn about transect lines through a study of marine debris. In this marine debris activity, students calculate the items on a transect line and graph them. Students complete a category worksheet.
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Are We Couch Potatoes or Busy Bees? Data Analysis of Physical Activity in School
Students study practical data analysis within the constraints of the scientific method. For this data lesson students collect and enter data into a computer spreadsheet then create graphs.
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Bar Graphs
Third graders investigate bar graphs. In this third grade mathematics lesson, 3rd graders collect and analyze data and use the internet’s Graph challenge to create their own graphs. Students write questions for the other...
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Graphing With Candy
Students gather information and interpret the results using a tally chart, a table, and a bar graph.
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Hit and Run
Pupils explore data collection in this lesson. They investigate distance vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs using information collected with a CBR 2 to simulate the reconstruction of an accident.
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Olympic Bar Graphs
In this Olympic bar graph worksheet, learners pick a sport from the 2004 Olympic games and find data from the Olympic web page. They graph the scores (times, distance, or speed) and the medals. They answer questions about the variables...
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Lessons for Atlatl Users with Some Experience-Grade 6
Sixth graders experiment with an atlatl and dart. In this sixth grade data management mathematics lesson, 6th graders explore and determine the most suitable methods of displaying data collected from their experimentation with...
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Graph It with Coffee!
Young scholars interview employers and employees at local coffee shops about sales and profits and create graphs comparing and contrasting information obtained about the businesses.
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Creating a Spreadsheet and Graph
Students create graphs in Excel. In this spreadsheet lesson, students input data into spreadsheet cells then use the graphing feature of the Excel program to produce colorful graphs of the data. The directions to create the...
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Usage and Interpretation of Graphs
Students explore graphing. In this graphing lesson plan, students predict how many shoe eyelets are present in the classroom. Students count eyelets and work in groups to organize and chart the data collected. Students put all the data...
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Data Analysis and Interpretation
For this data analysis and interpretation worksheet, learners use charts, graphs, statistics to solve 42 pages of problems with answer key included.
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How Much Water Is Available In The Atmosphere For Precipitation?
Students explore the relationship between the available water in the atmosphere and how it is portrayed on satellites. After examining global moisture and precipitation students research precipitation data graph the results. Using their...
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Grade 1: More Land or Water?
First graders listen as the teacher reads a story involving cross-continent traveling. Students collect a random sample by tossing an inflatable globe and recording whether they touch land or water each time they catch the globe in order...
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What's Your Shoe Size? Linear Regression with MS Excel
Learners collect and analyze data. In this statistics instructional activity, pupils create a liner model of their data and analyze it using central tendencies. They find the linear regression using a spreadsheet.
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Aerosol Lesson: Science - Graphing SAGE II Data
Young scholars examine and plot atmospheric data on bar graphs.
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Digital Statistics
Research data analysis by creating charts in class. Define the differences between an "average" and "range" while examining measurement data based on student height. Utilize computer software to create a height graph which is shared with...
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Using Data Analysis to Review Linear Functions
Using either data provided or data that has been collected, young mathematicians graph linear functions to best fit their scatterplot. They also analyze their data and make predicitons based on the data. This lesson is intended as a...
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Kindergarten Class Favorites
Students discuss their favorite foods, a list of four favorite food are compiled on the board or a chart. They each vote for their favorite food and the data is entered onto a spread sheet and a graph is created while the students watch...