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Data and Probability: What is the Best Snack?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this math/nutrition lesson, the nutritional value of 3 snack foods is recorded on a data chart and represented on a bar graph. Students analyze and compare information, construct data charts and related bar graphs, and draw...
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M&M Graphing and Probability

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars sort, classify, and graph M & M's. They create pictographs and bar graphs with the colors and numbers in each bag of M & M's. They calculate the ratio and probability based on class results.
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Probability

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders experiment with probability. In this probability lesson, 2nd graders pick colored beans from a bag to find the chance of getting different colors. They make fair and unfair spinners and record the data after spinning...
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Concept: Dice Probabilities

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
In this probability worksheet, young scholars roll dice to determine the experimental probability of rolling each number on a die. The experiment is repeated using a dice rolling application on their computer. Students find the...
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Data Analysis and Probability Race to the Finish

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners practice addition facts, record data, and construct a bar graph. In this probability lesson, students participate in a board game in which bicycles move towards a finish line based on players completing addition problems. Dice...
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Probably or Probably Not?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students utilize the interactive spinner and write down the probability of each color in reduced fraction form in the "Experimental Results" column, labeling each color and its corresponding probability in the same order as in the...
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Probability Kisses

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore the concept of probability by picking from a bag of multicolored Hershey kisses. They determine if they are less, more, or equally likely to pick a certain color based on the numbers of each colored Hershey kiss.
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Marble Grab Bag: Certainly? Maybe? Impossible?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a hands-on activity and a data chart to explain the certainty, probability, or impossibility of drawing a particular color of marble from a bag. This lesson comes with an excellent website, and many good worksheets...
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Drawing Bugs Game

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore probability by playing a drawing game with dice. After they roll a die, they draw a tree diagram to illustrate each of the possible outcomes.
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"Eggs-ploring" Math with Jellybeans

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners work in pairs with a small bag of jellybeans to estimate the number of candies in their bags and then figure out how many groups of 10 jellybeans are contained in their bags. They then graph the information using a pictograph or...
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M&M Graphing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Youngsters sort M & M's by color. They graph the M&M's by color on a graph. This classic instructional activity is a wonderful way to introduce the concept and technique of graphing to young mathematicians. Pairs of kids can make...
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Create three dimensional objects in an applied science lesson. The goal is for your class to recognize, compare, and model shapes. Using cookie cutters and clay or play dough, they create models for three-dimensional shapes.
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Probability With a Random Drawing

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students define probability, and predict, record, and discuss outcomes from a random drawing, then identify most likely and least likely outcomes. They conduct a random drawing, record the data on a data chart, analyze the data, and...
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Probability with Number Cubes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders make sampling predictions, predict outcomes and explore probability through experimentation.
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Probability Polly

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students evaluate if an event is certain, probable, or impossible. They design and create a spinner to be used in a game which demonstrates the possible outcome of an event.
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Statistics and Probablility

For Teachers K - 2nd
Statistics and Probability are all about collecting, organizing, and interpreting data. Young learners use previously collected data and construct a picture graph of the data on poster board. This stellar lesson should lead to...
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Probability or Ability?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students toss candy and coins using their non-dominant hand while their partners records the results on a probability charts.
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Probability or Ability?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use their non-dominant hand to catch candy which they tossed in the air. They estimate how many they catch in a second round. They record and determine how the probability changed the second time.
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What's the Chance?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students study probability and statistics by conducting an experiment, recording their results, and sharing data with classmates.
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Seed Swapping

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Here is a fabulous, cross-curicular lesson on seeds. Elements of science, writing, math, agricultural practices, and art are all brought into this incredibly thorough plan. Additionally, a fun whole-class game is presented, and there is...
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Chances Are-Part 1

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars are introduced to the idea of probability by discussing the likelihood of events occurring. Pupils describe events that are certain, impossible, likely, and unlikely to occur. They determine the likelihood of an event...
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Jack and the Beanstalk Math

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students listen to Jack and the Beanstalk and determine what they think are the most common words.  In this Jack and the Beanstalk lesson, students reread the story, count the words they chosen and graph those words. Students graph...
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M&M Graphing and Probability

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners create a variety of graphs. They count, sort, and classify M&M's by color and record data on a chart. They use data from the chart to create pictographs, bar graphs and circle graphs. They analyze data and determine...
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High, Low, or In Between?

For Teachers K - 8th Standards
Trios play a card game that reinforces the concepts of number sequence and greater than and less than. Scholars make predictions based on information they know and a single unknown. They see cards drawn by others in the group, but not...

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