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The Fat and the Lean

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students collect data on calorie intake. In this algebra lesson, students use the collection of data to make better eating decisions. They investigate the nutritional value in food using a graph and draw conclusion from their findings.
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Mean, Median, & Mode

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners determine mean, median, and mode. In this problem solving lesson, students evaluate a set of data to determine the mean, median, and mode. Learners work in small groups practicing cooperative learning skills as they problem solve.
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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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Float the Boat

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners collect data and analyze it using a graph. In this algebra lesson, students identify different bodies of water and relate the flowing to math. They collect data on the rate of flow and the height of flow. They analyze the data...
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So You Would Like a Wind Farm, Eh?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students collect and analyze data correctly. In this statistics instructional activity, students use central tendencies to analyze collected data. They calculate where a wind farm will be placed, based on the data.
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Drip, Drip, Drip or The Case of the Leaky Faucet

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore the cost of wasted water. In this math lesson, students conduct an experiment in which they collect data on how much water is lost when a faucet leaks. Students figure the cost of the water that was wasted.
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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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Collecting Data

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, learners collect and analyze data. They graph and identify their solutions. There is one question with an answer key.
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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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Canada Data Map

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect data and analyze it. In this algebra lesson plan, students collect data on the population characteristic in different regions. They use population, culture, settlement and others to help in their criteria.
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Graph Those Stickers!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners graph fruit. In this graphing lesson students create a graph using fruit label stickers. Learners place a sticker on the graph when the fruit has been consumed.
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Are There Too Many Elk?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use information about elk populations in Arizona to make recommendations about population management. In this ecology lesson, students discover the problems associated with having a heard of elk that is too large. After...
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Water Quality

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine water quality and how to improve it, how to measure it and how it relates to human activities.  In this water quality lesson plan students sample water from different sources, and test the samples. 
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Baroque Composers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study Baroque composers. In this music lesson, rotate trough three stations, collecting information on particular Baroque composers. Worksheets, information cards, and procedure included.
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Tally the Objects in the Picture

For Students 1st
In this tally the objects in the picture worksheet, 1st graders count the objects in each picture and place a tally mark in the chart as a means of collecting data.
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Exploring Gender Bias in the Workplace

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate gender bias in the work place.  In this secondary mathematics lesson, students gather research on the current statistics about a profession which focuses on the female//male ratios and the pay scale of the...
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Thinking Science - Collecting Data

For Students 4th - 10th
In this data collection worksheet, students write the data that can be collected about bluebirds and nests and the tools they would use to collect this data. Students complete 14 rows of data.
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Think Science - Collecting Data

For Students 5th - 8th
In this data collection worksheet, students collect data about butterflies and milkweed plants and record the measurement tools they use to collect it. Students complete 2 columns.
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Race the Track! Jump the Gap

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students record data of using a track system with variables and how those variables affect a ball used in the track. In this track lesson plan, students design their own track in groups, test the ball's rates of speed, and record their...
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Chart This!

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students collect and analyze data.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students collect data on three to four traits or favorites.  Students analyze their data and create a chart of graph for each trait or favorite they...
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Do Not Open Until May 2000!

For Teachers K
Students create a time capsule. In this time capsule lesson, students collect and record data about themselves to be stored in a time capsule that will be opened at the end of the year. 
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Count on Math

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students develop number sense up to a million.  In this developing number sense up to a million activity, students count their breaths in given time span.  Students use blocks representing 10's and 100's to create a...
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The Correlation Between Human Population Growth and Dwindling Natural Resources

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders predict human population growth.  In this lesson, 8th graders discuss the length of time needed to double the human population, work in groups to chart population growth and predict population growth in the...
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Months of the Year

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice interviewing. In this months of the year activity, students interview at least five adults working in their school to gather data on when their birthdays occur. Students create a master calendar for the school.