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Counting Candies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students count, sort, and classify jellybeans by color. They use their data to create a bar graph. Students are given a small bag of jellybeans, and a worksheet on Counting Candies Tally Chart. They work in small groups. Students are...
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Writing Equations of Parabolas in Vertex Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils use their knowledge of the vertex form of a quadratic equation to graph parabolas using a graphing calculator, given a specific move to make. this lesson may be used as a review or as extra practice, in groups or individually.
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An "Average" Golf Score

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate mean, median, and mode.  For this mean, median, and mode lesson, 9th graders research gold data for the top ten scores in two golf tournaments.  Students make tables and graphs of the data. ...
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The Numbers Tell the Story

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Learners 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. Learners create these charts online...
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Take Another Look

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze different types of graphs and answer questions related to each. In this math lesson, 7th graders organize a given diagram to make it easier to interpret. They discuss why they made such changes.
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M & M Madness

For Teachers K
Students work with the mathematics unit of collection, organization, and presentation of data. In this math and technology lesson plan, students use Valentine M & M’s and The Graph Club to sort and graph the various colored M & M’s.
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Sorting and Analyzing

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars explore sorting and graphing. In this math lesson, students create and analyze a class bar graph about their birthday months. They then estimate and sort candies to make and analyze their own bar graph.
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Fairy Tales

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the elements of fairy tales. For this fairy tales lesson, 6th graders analyze several versions of Cinderella from around the world. Students graph fairy tale elements using Excel and create Venn diagrams comparing...
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Combining Functions

For Teachers 11th
This worksheet includes 46 problems for students to solve. They must combine, solve, and graph functions, and use functions to evaluate and solve equations. This would be an excellent exam or pre test.
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The Great Race

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students are presented with a story about two individuals running a race in which one is given a head start. Students must map the progress of the runners, create a chart examining patterns and graph the progress. In the end, students...
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Veggie Chop and Data Analysis

For Teachers 1st
First graders chop vegetables into fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, 1st graders cut vegetables, collect data about favorite vegetables and create a bar graph using the information. Students make inferences about the data...
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Functions and the Vertical Line Test

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine functions and function notation. They use computer activities to discover how to graph functions, and conduct a vertical line test. Students describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry.
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The Hudson's Ups and Downs

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice interpreting line graphs of the Hudson River water levels to assess the tides and tidal cycles in the estuary. They explore how weather can affect water levels and tides and observe that high tides and low tides...
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The constitution and Our Republic

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students record and interpret data. In this constitution lesson, students discuss voting and making bar graphs. Students practice voting and do a bar graph activity. Students make visual representations of votes on the board.
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It's My Time!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a pie chart.  In this time lesson, students determine the amount of time they spend on given activities.  They create a pie chart diagraming the data.  Students share their graphs with the class.
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Give Me A Break!

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create and conduct a survey. In this broken bones activity, students discuss if they've ever broken a bone and how a broken bone heals. Students generate questions for a survey on broken bones and healing time, conduct the...
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Linear and Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic functions using the quadratic formula. They take the square roots of both side of each equation then graph both the linear and quadratic functions. There are a total of 84 problems...
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Probability Using M&M's

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students estimate and then count the number of each color of M&M's in their bag. In this mathematics lesson, students find the experimental probability of selecting each color from the bag. Students create pictographs and bar graphs...
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Tides & Lunar Cycles

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students demonstrate how the moon affects the tides, a neap tide, and spring tides by using their bodies as models. After students observe the model they created, they draw and label the diagram on a provided worksheet. They then log...
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Measuring Inches

For Teachers 1st
First graders measure the length of pipe cleaners to form worms using rulers to focus on inches. They record their results and graph the measurement of each pipe cleaner. They measure their pipe cleaner "worms" in various colors and...
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When is Your Birthday?

For Teachers K
Students use data about their birthdays to create graphs. For this collecting and communicating information lesson, students make a class list of their birthdays. Students use the information to make a bar graph showing the information.
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Then and Now

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students conduct research and use census data to compare different times and places. In this census lesson, students interpret data from charts and graphs, comparing census information from two time periods as well as from two different...
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Consumer Confusion: Wants versus Needs and Gandhi's Wisdom

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create graphs to illustrate consumer consumption throughout the world. In this consumer lesson plan, 4th graders also discuss wants and needs around the world, and consider Gandhi's opinion on material possessions as they...
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Steppin' Out

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students are presented with the question: "Do longer legged people run faster than shorter legged people?" Students conduct an experiment, collect their data, create box and whisker plots using a computer and graphing program, and...

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