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Data Analysis and Probability: Graphing Candy with Excel
Collect and graph data using Microsoft Excel with your math class. They will make predictions about the number of each colored candy in a bag of M&M's, then sort, classify, count, and record the actual data before using Excel to...
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Graphing Using Excel
Fifth graders complete a series of graphs by gathering information and using Excel to graph the information. For this graphing lesson, 5th graders graph favorite desserts of the class. Student put their results into the computer and...
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Valentine Heart Candy
Each student gets a box of candy Valentine hearts. The students open the box and count how many of each colored heart they have in their box. The students use this information to make a bar graph and answer follow-up questions.
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Candies R Us
A box is fun to make, especially when it's a candy box! These activities help to cement understanding of the difference between surface area and volume. Have individuals measure the surface area of their box in two-dimensions before...
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The Candy Color Caper
Students explore the concept of probability. They calculate the probability of an event happening and graph their results. Students determine the probability of winning a sweepstakes. They construct a bar graph to represent all the...
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Using Spreadsheets and Graphs
Third graders explore mathematics by utilizing computers. In this graphing lesson plan, 3rd graders gather class data based on a particular topic such as the "favorite candy" of the class. Students utilize this information and computers...
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The Numbers Tell the Story
Young scholars demonstrate how to gather and interpret statistical data. In this data analysis lesson, students search for statistics on the health effects of smoking and place the information into charts. Young scholars create these...
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Candy is Dandy
Students investigate color distribution in bags of M&Ms They sort and classify the contents of a bag of M&Ms and summarize their findings on a worksheet. Students convert the numbers into charts and make predictions about color...
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What's Your Favorite Chocolate Bar?
Young scholars complete a math survey. In this math graphs lesson, students complete a survey about their favorite candy bars. Young scholars create different kinds of graphs using Microsoft Excel to show their results.
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Spreadsheet Graphs
Students create graphs using information from spreadsheets. They select a topic from the following choices: website use, digital cameras, spreadsheets, calculators or educational software. They tally the class results and create an...
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Halloween Graphitti
Learners complete multi-curricular activities in a Halloween themed lesson. In this Halloween lesson, students examine newspaper ads to find prices of pumpkins and use them to complete a stem and leaf plot. Learners find the diameter,...
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Technobiz
Learners examine candy preferences to create a plan in order to improve candy sales. In this technobiz lesson, students build spreadsheet and organizational skills by graphing and calculating data. Learners are introduced to terminology...
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M & Ms in a Bag
Students make predictions about the number and colors of M&M's in a snack size package. They create an Excel spreadsheet to record the data from their small group's bag, create a graph of the data, and discuss the variations of data...
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Smarty Pants
Students graph the colour distribution found in a packet of Skittle lollies, M&M's, Smarties or similar sweets. Results are compared and recorded against the results of other class members.
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Hide and Survive: A Natural Selection Activity
Students explore the theory of natural selection given certain scenarios. In this biology activity, students graph data taken from the experiment. They explain the factors that contribute to the survival of the fittest.
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Using Fractions to Represent M&M Colors
Students investigate the concept of fraction and tangible application. In this algebra instructional activity, students use fractions to solve real life scenarios. They convert between fractions and decimals and identify the numerator...
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Data, Data, Everywhere... and What Am I To Think?
Students demonstrate good random sampling techniques for data collection, select and develop graphic presentations of data and analyze the data to solve a problem presented.