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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine graphs to find the most appropriate for various kinds of data.  In this graphing instructional activity, student create bar, line and circle graphs.  Students create graphs electronically and manually interpreting the data.
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Creating a Spreadsheet and Graph

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars create graphs in Excel.  In this spreadsheet instructional activity, students input data into spreadsheet cells then use the graphing feature of the Excel program to produce colorful graphs of the data.  The directions to...
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The Numbers Tell the Story

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students 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. Students create these charts online...
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Green Food Graph

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore graph making by investigating St. Patrick's day food. In this holiday food lesson, students discuss their favorite green foods in honor of St. Patrick's day. Students create a graph based on the data of which green foods...
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Proportions and Percents

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders use proportions to solve problems involving percents.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free response problems.  Answers are provided. 
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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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Pumped Up Gas Prices

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners calculate gas prices. In this transportation lesson, students tally the mileage and gas costs of their car for one months. They figure out how much was spent on gas and create a graph showing average gas prices over time. 
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Comparing Data

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create a survey, gather data and describe the data using measures of central tendency (mean, median and mode) and spread (range, quartiles, and interquartile range). Students use these measures to interpret, compare and...
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Trumpet of the Swan

For Students 4th - 6th
In this literature worksheet, students, after reading the book Trumpet of the Swan, survey their friends to find out who was their favorite character from the novel. Students keep a tally sheet with their findings on it.
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Maps- Looking at Map Scales

For Students 8th - 9th
In this map scale worksheet, learners examine how to convert measurements on a map. They read 5 examples before completing 8 multi-step conversion problems. They insert the answers in an online version of the worksheet to determine if...
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Chapter 5 Review

For Students 8th - 9th
In this statistics worksheet, learners solve and complete 10 different types of problems. First, they determine the probability of various actions described. Then, students describe an appropriate model for the number described and...
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Creating Circles

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners make a circle graph. In this graphing lesson, the teacher conducts a class survey, then demonstrates how to make a pie graph. When students are comfortable with the material, they use a worksheet to create their own graph.
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How Many People Live in Your Household?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students create a pictograph showing household size for the class.In this data collection and graphing lesson, the teacher guides students through the creation of a concrete object graph, then students analyze and summarize the results.
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Percentages, Fractions and Decimals

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, learners are asked to convert between percents, fractions and decimals. They calculate interest as it relates to real world scenario. There are 5 a,b,c questions.
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Is there a Lunar Meteorite Hazard?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this lunar meteorite hazard worksheet, students read about the speed of meteorites that crash into the Moon. Students solve 2 problems including finding the impact rates of the meteorites on the Moon, determining the number of years...
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Thinking About Money

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners evaluate various approaches to spending money.In this spending money literacy lesson, students broaden their financial goals by reading "Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday" and "A Chair for My Mother."Learners use a Venn...
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Counting Handout 2

For Students 7th - 12th
In this counting method, students solve simple and compound probability problems.  They determine the number of permutations and combinations that can be made under given circumstances.  This two-page worksheet contains 23 problems. ...
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Economics: Supply, Demand & Personal Finance

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Economics/Personal financial literacy instructional activity, students use USA Today to find article, photos, charts, or graphics related to events that are affecting the prices of different products and services.  Students...
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Mean, Median, Mode and Range

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate when to find the mean, median, mode and range.  In this statistical concepts lesson, 4th graders collect data, make observations and graph the data. Students verify their work on the computer.
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Beginning Graphs in MS Excel

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice creating graphs in Microsoft Excel. In this technology lesson, students conduct a random survey and collect data. Students use the Microsoft Excel program to create a bar graph of the data.
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How High Is That?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the National Spatial Reference System. In this vertical position lesson, students will discuss the use of vertical position data and solve practical problems involving geographic positioning.
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Natural Inquirer Ecosystem Article Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discover new ways to preserve the ecosystem by completing graphic organizers.  For this environmental lesson, students read an article from the Natural Inquirer in small groups and fill out a graphic organizer based on the...
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Preparation and Transition to Two-Column Proofs

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate proofs used to solve geometric problems. In this geometry lesson, students read about the history behind early geometry and learn how to write proofs correctly using two columns. The define terminology valuable to...
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Know Your Energy Costs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students calculate energy costs using a formula and complete a cost chart. In this energy costs lesson, students analyze the cost of electrical energy and find ways to conserve it.