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Climate Systems - Which Location Is Best For Me?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study the difference between weather and climate.  For this climate systems lesson students search the Internet for the parts of the Earth's system, gather climate data and complete a challenge scenario. 
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Data and Graphs

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this data and graphs worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions about which bar graphs represent the data given and complete a bar graph based on data given. Students complete 3 problems.
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The 400-Meters Race

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect and graph data. In this algebra instructional activity, students describe, interpret and analyze data. They follow a 400 meters race and plot the coordinates of the course. They graph a line to represent the data of the...
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Collecting and Analyzing Data

For Students 8th - 10th
In this collecting and analyzing data worksheet, students collect data from an experimental investigation about the relationship between the color of a Tootsie Roll Pop and the time it takes to get to the chocolate center. ...
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The Beat of Your Heart

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners explore different applications involving their own heart.  In this illumination lesson students measure their fists and relate it to the dimensions of their hearts. 
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Center and Spread

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect and analyze data. In this statistics lesson, students define and calculate the range, median and standard deviation. They identify reasons for a skewed distribution.
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Be the Kiwi: Gender Roles

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students take a look at gender roles in New Zealand. For this global issues lesson, students analyze statistics that reveal the divide between men and women employees in the country.
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Bar Graphs and Data Analysis

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this graphing worksheet, students look at a bar graph of allowance and dollars. They answer 6 questions related to the bar graph. 
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Student Heights

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners measure the heights of their fellow classmates and create a box and whisker plot to display the data. In this measurement lesson plan, students analyze the data and record results.
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Analyzing Motion of a Tossed Ball

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the parameters involved with launching a basketball at an angle.  In this motion lesson students predict and sketch graphs that show the motion of a ball toss. 
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Power Metering Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect and analyze variable data and understand the concept of electrical power.  In this energy lesson plan students use a spreadsheet to manage their data and create box plots. 
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Are There Too Many Elk?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners study elk populations in Arizona.  In this data lesson students read an article on monitoring elk populations, analyze data and make management recommendations. 
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Olympic Line Graphs

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine how to make line graphs.  In this Olympic line graph lesson students make line graphs and search the given Internet sites to find data on their summer Olympic Game. 
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How Creepy!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students observe and measure a model of slow down slope movement.  In this graphing instructional activity students collect, record, and organize data that apply to models.   
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Forces and Masses and Motion, Oh My!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore how varying force and mass effect the motion of an object.  In this motion lesson students participate in a class activity and demonstrations.
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Graphing With Paper and Computers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct bar graphs. In this graphing lesson, 4th graders create bar graphs in connection with the story, The Copycat Fish. After creating the initial graphs on paper, students use MS Excel to create graphs.
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Using Data Loggers

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this weather data worksheet, students use this worksheet to record data about temperature, wind speed, and more. Students complete 18 spaces on the chart.
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The Working of Scientists

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define and explain the basic concepts of experimental design.  In this scientific method lesson students complete a hands on activity, develop and present proposals to test their explanations. 
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Airport Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra activity, students are given a word problem to solve using algebraic symbols. They find a path of an airplane without the airplane retracing its path. An answer with a full explanation is included.
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The Vietnam Lotteries

For Students 10th - 12th
In this probability and statistics worksheet, students examine the “fairness” to the Vietnam draft lottery system by constructing box plots of each of the twelve months using data provided.  The three page worksheet contains one...
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Rain Formation

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the different water formations by conducting an experiment.  In this water properties lesson, 1st graders examine jars filled with ice, rain water, air and snow in their class.  Students predict what...
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Earthquake on the Playground

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate earthquakes by examining chart data.   In this disasters lesson, students identify the waves that are recorded when an earthquake arises by reading sample graphs in class.  Students participate in an...
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Find the Mean #6

For Students 5th
In this find the mean #6 instructional activity, 5th graders find the mean for 6 sets of numbers and write it in the box.
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Find the Mode #3

For Students 5th
In this find the mode #3 worksheet, 5th graders find the mode for 6 sets of numbers and write it in the box.