University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Data Management and Analysis Lessons
A collaboration of elementary level lessons on data management and analysis. Some examples of the topics demonstrated are grids, timelines, and weather.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Database Administrator
With so much data gathered on the computer, someone needs to be able to organize it. That falls to the database administrator. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a database administrator , as well as the...
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Ns Dept. Of Education: Grades 4 8 Atlantic Canada Data Management [Pdf]
Statistics Canada prepared this document for use by teachers in Atlantic Canada. It lists instructional activity resources on the StatsCan website for data management, statistics and probability for Grades 4 to 8.
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Ns Dept. Of Education: Mathematics: Grade 9: Data Management Using E Stat [Pdf]
This 70-page teaching unit utilizes the resources on the Statistics Canada website for activities designed for Grade 9.
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The Balance: 10 File Management Tips to Keep Your Electronic Files Organized
Thse tips will help individuals and groups organize files and data.
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Adb: How Remote Sensing Technology Improves Efficiency of Irrigation Systems
With the increase of free satellite data combined with scientific algorithms and cloud computing capacity, developing affordable operational monitoring systems for irrigation management in Asia is now feasible. The use of virtual field...
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: Infrastructure
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of five data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that look at road networks, reservoirs, and dams in countries around the world, with one set examining China's...
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Manitoba Department of Education: Science Safety
A basic manual on how to handle and dispose of laboratory materials safely. Includes a lesson plan on how to read a materials safety data sheet.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Water Resource Issues
Students learn about water management challenges. They will hear from water specialists and analyze data concerning the availability and environmental impact of the use of water. They will make an evidence-based argument that supports...
Other
Mr Barton Maths: The Maths E Book of Notes and Examples [Pdf]
A 374-page colorfully illustrated e-book on topics in four categories: Number; Algebra; Shape, Space, and Measure; and Data Handling and Probability. The presentation is similar to what you would find in a Math dictionary.
Rice University
Hyper Stat Online Statistics Textbook
Many people cringe at the idea of studying statistics, but it doesn't have to be impossible! David M. Lane, Associate Professor of Psychology, Statistics, and Management at Rice University, offers a large collection of resources for the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: My Peanut Butter Is Better Than Yours!
This lesson plan provides a real-world example of using a scatter plot to compare data. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation, extension as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant learners.
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Fast Food Manager
This site contains detailed information about the fast food career field. While this site is based out of New Zealand and contain information for that country, there is valuable data that is useful about this career.
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Stocking Rivers With Trout
This inquiry looks at fish farming and the management of trout by state environmental resource specialists in Colorado. Students will practice working with data generated from a statewide citizen science project called River Watch of...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Definition of Bar Graph
Get the definition for a bar graph. Then, select the link "here's more" and use the interactive graph to display data as a bar graph, line graph or pie chart. The finished graph may be printed.
University of California
Univ. Of Melbourne: Managing Uncertainty in Gis
A unit of the NCGIA core curriculum in GIS (Geographic Information Science), the author gives a full discussion of uncertainty, its sources, how to deal with it, what plans to make. Very thorough.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Systems Design Career Guide
Department of Labor Career Guide that gives comprehensive information on data processing careers. Links include Nature of the Industry, Working Conditions, Employment, Earnings, Training and Advancement, Outlook, and Additional...
Princeton University
Princeton: Research Data Management at Princeton
Learn how to develop a naming convention based on elements that are important to a project.
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Space Applications Centre: Geographical Information System Concepts
The introduction of this article explains why GIS data is so critical to a government being able to plan for natural resources development and management. The article goes on to explain key geographic concepts, what GIS is and why it...
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: Land Use and Land Cover Change
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of twenty-six data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that examine land use and how human activities have impacted on land cover. They look at agriculture, loss of...
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Federal Emergency Management Agency: Earthquake Safety Activities [Pdf]
A 74-page booklet of activities that teach about earthquakes and what to expect when one strikes, what one can do to prepare for them, and ways to stay safe during an earthquake and afterwards.
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The University of Vermont: Apple Program
Focuses on integrated pest management. Numerous sources of data on tests that have been run. Oranganic pest control as well as biological.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Great Golly Graphs
This lesson plan asks learners to create a survey project including graphs, questions, tables, and data analysis. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation and extension as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Applying Hooke's Law to Cancer Detection
Students explore Hooke's law while working in small groups at their lab benches. They collect displacement data for springs with unknown spring constants, k, by adding various masses of known weight. After exploring Hooke's law and...