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My Peanut Butter is Better Than Yours!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of statistical data. In this statistical data lesson, students read an article about the dangers of peanut butter to those who are allergic. Students perform a taste test of two different brands of peanut...
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Line of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of linear regression. In this linear regression lesson, students do a Barbie bungee activity where they collect linear data. Students plot their data using a scatter plot. Students determine a line of best...
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Line and Pattern

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate lines and patterns. In this line and pattern lesson plan, students discuss types of lines and work on grids. They draw a picture very lightly before filling it in with the pattern they made in the grid.
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Grasping Graphs

For Students 7th - 8th
In this grasping graphs worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they graph the data described and select the appropriate graph type. Then, students identify the independent and dependent variable. In...
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Wordle It

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss, define, and give themselves character traits. In this character traits lesson, students create a list of ten character traits that describe themselves. Students create a data table and poll their classmates about the...
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Lesson Plan for Science Class: Journaling

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students complete science journals to learn about the science process using a fern as study material. In this science journal lesson plan, students research the resurrection fern. Students observe the fern in dry and moist conditions and...
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Critter Encounter Chart

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners record data found at an assigned web site. In this data collection lesson, 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 find...
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Graph Groups

For Students 3rd
In this graphing learning exercise, 3rd graders create their own bar graphs. students study the pictures shown and complete 5 graphs beside each picture.
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Use Information in Line, Bar, Circle, and Picture Graphs to Make Comparisons and Predictions

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the concept of graphs. In this graphs instructional activity, 8th graders compare and contrast picture graphs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs. Students examine each type of graph and answer questions...
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Graph Groups (One Color)

For Students K - 1st
In this graphing learning exercise, students solve 5 problems in which the colored shapes in each set are counted. Students then fill out a bar graph to show how many of each color are in the sets.
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Graphing Data

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the concept of graphing. In this data instructional activity, 1st graders gather information from a class survey and display their findings on a picture graph. Students also practice solving problems that their...
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Bird Feeding and Migration Observation

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students research bird migration and build a bird house. In this bird lesson plan, students research the birds in their area and where they migrate to. They also build their own bird house and record data on what kinds of birds come to...
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Graphing Data

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn how to display data using a bar graph. In this bar graph lesson, 1st graders use data from a t-shirt color survey to make a bar graph. They also make an animal bar graph before interpreting the information.
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Data Handling: Tally Chart on Illnesses

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this tally chart worksheet, students analyze a chart showing childhood illness cases. Students use the tally chart to solve 6 problems.
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Tally Chart: Favorite Names

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this data display instructional activity, students analyze a tally chart of favorite hamster names. Using the information on the chart, students solve 8 word problems.
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Data Handling: Bus Charts

For Students 4th - 5th
In this data display and analysis worksheet, students study a bar graph that shows the number of people who ride the bus at different times of day. Students use the graph to solve 6 problems. Note: Bus times are shown in 24 hour clock time.
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Data Handling: Bar Chart Showing Frequency

For Students 4th - 6th
In this bar graph worksheet, students analyze a bar graph showing soccer goals scored. Students then use the data to solve 7 problems.
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Seized Before Flights: Graph

For Students 6th - 8th
In this bar graph worksheet, students analyze a graph that show the number of prohibited items intercepted at U.S. airport screening checkpoints. Students answer 3 problem solving questions about the data on the graph.
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Box and Whisker Plots

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of box and whisker plots. In this box and whisker plots lesson, 7th graders plot data on a box and whisker plot. Students discuss the mean, median, and mode of the data. Students discuss range,...
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Temperature

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners explore the concept of temperature. In this temperature lesson, students read thermometers in degrees Celsius. Learners discuss the temperature of the seasons and what clothing they might wear given a certain temperature....
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Data Collection - Primary Poster

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of collecting, analyzing, and graphing data. In this collecting, analyzing, and graphing data lesson, students create a survey about a topic of interest. Students poll their classmates, analyze, and graph...
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Songs from the Past

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research songs from the past to learn about historical events. For this music history lesson, students conduct a survey on the Star-Spangled Banner, research the song and history on various websites, and research songs in the...
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Using Graphs and Charts

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students complete T charts and manipulate numbers using graphs and charts. For this math graphs and charts lesson, students review the concepts of pattern and function. Students then complete practice pages where they manipulate numbers...
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Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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. Students find two data points and find the line of best...