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Curated OER

Mother May I?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure distance using nonstandard units of measure. In this measurement lesson, 3rd graders measure a given distance through the use of the game "Mother May I?" Student gather and compare data on how many "giant steps" and...
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Curated OER

Tadpoles to Frogs!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe the tadpoles/frogs and draw a picture in their journals every week to monitor its growth with 100% accuracy. They observe tadpoles/frogs and record at least two changes or the observations the tadpole undergoes...
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Quia

Quia: Reading Charts and Graphs Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This 25-question quiz asks students to read various kinds of charts and graphs and to select the correct answers to the questions. Immediate feedback is provided after each question. Java is required.
Unit Plan
Education Development Center

Tune in to Learning: Reading Charts and Graphs

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Practice graph reading skills with these exercises and companion tutorials.
Unit Plan
US Department of Education

National Center for Education Statistics: Create a Graph Tutorial

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This tutorial walks students through how to create different types of graphs using the Create a Graph tool available on the website. Covers bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, area graphs, scatter plots, and dependent and independent...
Interactive
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara

Nceas: Graph Types

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this site from NCEAS you can learn how to organize your data into pie graphs, bar graphs, and line graphs. Explanations and examples are given of each graph along with several questions that check comprehension.
Interactive
US Department of Education

Nces: Create a Graph: Kids Zone

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Make your own pie, bar, line, area or XY graph with this interactive tool. Look for examples of graphs already created from data collected by the National Center for Education Statistics. Complete with a graphing tutorial.
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The Math League

The Math League: Using Data and Statistics: Pie Charts

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This introductory tutorial about statistical graphing with four examples of how pie charts (circle graphs) are constructed and read.
Graphic
The Franklin Institute

Frankin Institute Online: Group Graphing

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This site from The Franklin Institute explores how to make a simple graph using a spreadsheet to portray survey data. It also gives a set of interesting sports-related web sites so that students can get statistical inforamtion.
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Primary Resources

Primary Resources: Line Graphs and Pie Charts

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here are a few resources to use with your students when teaching about line graphs or pie charts.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Data Graphs

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Create and customize a bar graph, line graph, or pie chart based on a set of data and print it out.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Olympics Then and Now

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read two charts with information about the Olympics in ancient Greece and in modern times. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Reading Circle Graphs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are asked to figure out the size of the shaded portions of a circle graph. They then complete a chart showing the fraction, decimal, and percentage equivalents.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Graphing Lists Tables

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson plan flipchart provides opportunities for interpreting information in simple tables and graphs.
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University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: Parking Cars [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
This task challenges a student to use their understanding of scale to read and interpret data in a bar graph.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Definition of Bar Graph

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Get the definition for a bar graph. Then, select the link "here's more" and use the interactive graph to display data as a bar graph, line graph or pie chart. The finished graph may be printed.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: A Hairy Situation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Help Max make a bar graph to show the hair colors of his classmates. Teachers will appreciate the activities with bar graphs in the extra challenges. Use the teacher's guide to create a fun and engaging lesson.
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The Math League

The Math League: Using Data and Statistics

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This site contains two short examples of line graphs, charts that show change over time. This is a quick introduction to the topic of statistical graphing.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Inquiry: How Herbs Change Based on Growing Conditions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, learners will develop writing, math, and inquiry skills by investigating the taste of basil. Students will test basil in different growing conditions while also comparing it to a controlled variable. Learners will then...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Cross Country Race

For Students 3rd - 5th
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Ice Cream Sundae Survey

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Students quickly realize the importance of learning how to read and find information in charts, graphs, and tables compared to finding the same information written in a paragraph. This is a fun, high energy lesson plan!This lesson plan...
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PBS

Pbs: Mathline Creature Feature Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
An interdisciplinary math, science, and language arts lesson plan that engages students in an exploration of statistics. Through a study of various forest climates, students utilize data collection and analysis, classification, and...
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Other

Super Teacher Worksheets: Reading Comprehension: Hurricanes [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read the fifth-grade reading passages and charts about hurricanes by Erin Ryan and answer the comprehension questions over the selections. PDF includes an answer key with explanations.
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abcteach

Abcteach: Solar System Links

For Teachers 1st - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides several links to elementary information about the Solar System. Students and teachers will find charts, graphs, crossword puzzles, word searches, report forms and more.

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