BBC
Bbc Bitesize: Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are used to store information and data. Once we have our information in a spreadsheet we can run powerful calculations, make graphs and charts and analyse patterns.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Who Bounces Best?
This is a cooperative learning, kinesthetic and presentation lesson. Learners will use the computer to create graphs/charts to display data collected by counting the number of successful bounces when bouncing a basketball for 30 seconds....
US Department of Education
Nces: Create a Graph: Kids Zone
Make your own pie, bar, line, area or XY graph with this interactive tool. Look for examples of graphs already created from data collected by the National Center for Education Statistics. Complete with a graphing tutorial.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Leap Frog Experiment
Students design an experiment, collect information using tree diagrams, and interpret the results using charts in this interactive web lesson.
TeacherLED
Teacher Led Interactive Whiteboard Resource Survey
Students can explore surveys, pie charts, and bar graphs with this interactive white board resource.
US Department of Education
Nces Kids: Creating an Area Graph
This is where you will find step by step directions explaining how to create an area graph. Complete each step and click on the next tab. Directions are simple and clear.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Cross Country Race
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: A Hairy Situation
Help Max make a bar graph to show the hair colors of his classmates. Teachers will appreciate the activities with bar graphs in the extra challenges. Use the teacher's guide to create a fun and engaging lesson.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Frequency Tables
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this flipchart to model frequency tables. Students will create their own flipcharts with collected data as well.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Taste Test
Students collect sample data and use the calculator to create pictographs, bar graphs, and pie graphs to demonstrate the favorite brand in the sample data.
US Department of Energy
United States Department of Energy: Power Metering Project
Two part instructional activity focuses on applying analytic tools such as pie charts and bar graphs to gain a better understanding of practical energy use issues. Students will learn how different types of data collected affect the...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: The Great Tin Race
This activity is a great way to show distance and time relationships while incorporating charts and graphing. Different sized tins are raced against each other, and data is collected.