Learners sort objects and create patterns. In this sorting and graphing lesson, students work at centers to find a way to sort a group of objects, then make a graphical representation of the number of each item. Finally, learners create...

First graders sort, classify, and write about how they sort buttons.

Students examine collections. In these real-world collections lessons, students examine and describe buttons and shells. Students will then sort, classify, and graph items according to various indicated descriptors.

Students sort and count objects. In this sorting skills lesson, students work in small group with various objects that can be sorted and counted in groups.

Pupils explore diagrammatic and taxonomic keys and their application in the marine sciences. They sort and classify objects and organisms based on visual attributes.

Students explore statistics by conducting a scientific study. In this data analysis lesson plan, students conduct a class poll about popular foods of their classmates. Students complete a worksheet and discuss how bias opinions affect...

Students conduct an experiment.  In this magnets activity, students review what they know about magnetism, work in groups to determine the magnetism of various objects and discuss their results.