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Which Graph is best?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use commercial software to organize and visually display data to draw conclusions; students use graphing software to create several types of graphs illustrating the number of each color of M&M's in one bag.
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Choosing the Best Graph

For Teachers 6th
In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders use a line graph to illustrate how a measure of data changes and explain their reasoning. Then they use a bar graph to compare pieces of data and a pictograph to compare data.
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Getting A Grip On Graphs

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of graphing and comparing different types of data using pictographs, line graphs, scatter plots, etc... They gather data and make interpretations while examining the medium of how it is displayed.
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Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics: Lesson 4

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the concepts of probability while performing data analysis. They apply statistical methods in order to measure or predict some possible outcomes. The information is collected and graphed, 8th graders analyze...
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Bar Graph Lesson

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students make a bar graph. For this graphing lesson, students discuss why bar graphs are used and are shown bar graph examples. Students create their own bar graph to compare the heights of different things around the world. Students...
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Line Graphs and Commercial Costs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate line graphs.   For this middle school mathematics lesson, students compare and contrast different types of graphs and create line graphs based on the data provided.
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Graphing Trash Material

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students investigate data and recyclable materials. In this math lesson, students save recyclable materials and create a graph of the materials. Students discuss how they could help the environment by recycling.
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Just Graph It!

For Teachers K
Students practice collecting data and organizing it into graphs. As a class, they collect birthday information from each of their classmates. To continue practicing, they examine the characteristics of different bugs and zoo animals. ...
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The Dog Days of Data

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners are introduced to the organization of data This lesson is designed using stem and leaf plots. After gather data, they create a visual representation of their data through the use of a stem and leaf plot. Students drawing...
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The Dog Days of Data

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students practice an alternative form of data presentation. They practice sequencing data, identifying the stem-and-leaf, creating stem-and-leaf plots, and drawing inferences from the data by viewing the plots.
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Sorting and Graphing Animals

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students inquire about animals using SIRS Discoverer or eLibrary Elementary.  In this organizing data lesson, students sort pictures of animals in various ways and develop graphs. Students locate a mammal, reptile, fish, insect or bird...
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Graph a Panther's Diet

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils examine the diet of panthers. In this interpreting data instructional activity, students collect data on the panther's diet and chart the data in bar and pie graphs.
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From Playing with Electronics to Data Analysis

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect and Analyze data. In this statistics lesson, students identify the line of best fit of the graph. They classify lines as having positive, negative and no correlation.
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Data Analysis Digital Display

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students create a survey online. In this math lesson, students graph survey data using flisti.com. They share and analyze their classmates' histogram.
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Graphing Conversation Hearts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students collect data and create a graph. In this mathematics lesson plan, students separate paper hearts by color and create a graph showing the number of hearts of each color present. Students receive a handful of candy hearts that...
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Computer Graphing

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research the Internet or create surveys to find graphable data. They collect, organize, analyze and interpret the data. Finally, they choose the appropriate type of graph to display the data and find the measures of central...
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Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate circle and bar graphs.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students determine which kind of graph is suitable for a given situation and create circle and bar graphs.
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Discovering Magnets and Graphs

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate averages and statistics by discovering magnet strengths.  In this magnet experiment lesson plan, 6th graders utilize different magnets and attempt to attract different materials to them.  Students record the...
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Arthropod Data Collection

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students describe the life cycle of various bugs as well as their predators and feeding habits. The class participates in a discussion of the various methods scientists use to gather data including research and experiment. After...
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Census Statistics and Graphing

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students graphically represent data from the Census.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate the housing characteristics of different tribes of Native Americans and compare them to the average American...
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Collecting And Organizing Data

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this collecting and organizing data worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve and calculate the answers to six mathematical word problems.
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The Way to Better Grades!

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils collect and analyze data. In this statistics lesson, learners create a scatter plot from their collected data. They use, tables and graphs to analyze the data and mae decisions.
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Maps and Modes, Finding a Mean Home on the Range

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate data from maps to solve problems. In this data lesson, 5th graders study maps and collect data from each map. Students present their data in a variety of ways and calculate the mode, mean, median, and range.
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Videobusters

For Teachers 8th - 10th
A real-world scenario, Videobusters, a video rental store has just got to get organized. In small groups, the class works on organizing and analyzing data utilizing matrices. They need to use their skills in adding, subtracting and...