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We Are Having a Party! Part I
Second graders use data analysis skills in order to plan a class party. They graph possible times for the party noting the range for times. They discuss how mathematicians find and use the range to analyze data.
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Classroom Census
Young scholars take a classroom census. They count in sets, sortan classify groups and ascertain the value of counting.
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Usage and Interpretation of Graphs
Learners review graphing and use processing skills to solve problems.
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What's Your Favorite Stuffed Animal?
Second graders gather information in a survey and interpret the results using a tally chart, a table, and a bar graph. They' present their results of the during the final group discussion. The subject of the survey is favorite stuffed...
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One Square Foot
Students identify, describe, count, tally, and graph life found in one square foot of land.
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Opening the Case
Students participate in a class survey and then design an experiment and use graphs and statistics to assist them in solving a problem. They organize the results of the survey in a stem-and-leaf plot and find the range, median, mean, and...
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Ketchup to Collecting Data
First graders collect data for a survey of 3 brands of ketchup and create class charts. They taste test three different brands of ketchup, and use the data to create a presentation. Tasty lesson!
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Heads-Up Probability
Second graders use tree diagrams to predict the possible outcomes of coin tosses. The data they collect and graph also help them predict the likelihood of getting heads or tails when tossing coins the next time.
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The Stock Exchange Phase I
Second graders select a stock and follow its ups and downs, using graphs to show its success.
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Graphing a Healthy Lifestyle
Fifth graders record the amount of time they spend sleeping, attending school, watching T.V., exercising and doing homework. At the end of the week they graph all of their information and discuss how sleep impacts their learning....
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From Home To School
Students locate and use internet maps to trace a route from their home to school. They calculate the distance of the route using the map legend then determine the distance they travel to school and back in a regular school week and over...
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Showing Favorites
For this tally chart worksheet, students use the tally chart on the page to answer 2 questions. They then solve the last 2 questions using their own tally chart.
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Graphing Words Word Search
In this data vocabulary worksheet, learners search for 16 graph-related words in a word search grid. Each word relates to graphing and collecting data.
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Moving On Up!
Learners complete a game-like simulation to determine a career and salary. In groups, they collect information and decide what is the "best" city in which to live. They create a monthly budget for their "best" city based on salary from...
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Design a Butterfly
Students access prior knowledge of butterflies. In this butterfly activity, students create butterflies and compare and contrast their butterflies. Students describe the various body parts.
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Mood Music!
Grouchy? Sad? Here's a great resource that shows kids how music can be used to lift their spirits. Kids collect and chart data on the effects of music on emotions. After analyzing the results of their experiment, they develop their own...
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Living in the Desert
Conduct an investigation on the plants used by the Hohokam tribe. To survive in the harsh desert environment the Hohokam used many natural resources. Learners read, research, map, and graph multiple aspects of Hohokam plant use as a...
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Gold-Worthy Ideas for the Upcoming Games
Gather some ideas for bringing the Winter Olympics into your classroom.
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Some Houses Are Made of Straw, Wood, or Brick: But... This House is Made of Mud...
First graders read and discuss several stories. They share information about different types of shelter around the world. They explain that lifestyles and shelter depend very much on where people live and how they use the resources...
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How Clouds Form
Young scholars analyze how clouds form. In this cloud formation lesson, young scholars brainstorm types of clouds and what they think they're made of. Young scholars conduct an experiment to see how clouds form and discuss their...
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Translucent, Transparent and Opaque Objects
Young scholars examine different objects. In this appearance instructional activity, students watch a video about translucent, transparent and opaque objects. Young scholars work in pairs to examine a bag of objects and then discuss...
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Getting to Know You
Students read a book about understanding differences. In this getting to know you lesson, students sit in a circle, roll a ball to each other and tell one thing about themselves when they get the ball. Students read the book One and...
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Neighborhoods
Students examine homes around the world. In this multicultural lesson, students read the book A World of Homes and Homes Around the World. Students compare and contrast the homes in the books to their own homes. Students construct a...