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Graphing Pasta

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students sort and graph various types of pasta. Using pasta construction paper patterns or real pasta, they sort the pasta by color, size, and type, and record the data on a graph.
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Give Me A Break!

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create and conduct a survey. In this broken bones lesson, students discuss if they've ever broken a bone and how a broken bone heals. Students generate questions for a survey on broken bones and healing time, conduct the survey...
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Get Your Numbers in Shape - TI-83

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High Schoolers use the TI-83 calculator to produce a sequence, explore patterns and find a linear or quadratic equation for a given pattern. They use inductive reasoning to make conjectures about patterns. They find the Y-value of a...
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Lesson 10: Graphs

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore graph theory.  In this geometry lesson,  graphs are used to solve problems in a variety of domains.  In this lesson the term graph refers to a collection of vertices and edges used to depict...
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Mean, Median, Mode and Range

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate when to find the mean, median, mode and range.  In this statistical concepts lesson, 4th graders collect data, make observations and graph the data. Students verify their work on the computer.
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A Plop and Fizz

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders perform an experiment to determine the effect of temperature on reaction rates. In this chemistry lesson, 7th graders take measurements and record data. They create a graph and analyze results.
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Plotting Data on a Graph

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate graphing. For this graphing lesson, students survey the class and create graphs to reflect the data collected.
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M & Ms in a Bag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make predictions about the number and colors of M&M's in a snack size package. They create an Excel spreadsheet to record the data from their small group's bag, create a graph of the data, and discuss the variations of data...
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Interpreting Graphs

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students investigate graphs. In this graphing lesson, students create a graph regarding the population of California. Students extrapolate answers concerning the data set.
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Bar Graphs

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this bar graphs worksheet, students, working with a partner, explore how to read and analyze the five answers to one mathematical bar graph.
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Means of Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners collect and graph data. In this statistics instructional activity, students analyze their plotted data using a scatter plot. They identify lines as having positive, negative or no correlation.
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Can You Make a Hole in One?

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students relate miniature golf to reflection of an image. In this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data as they study linear equations. They apply properties of graphing to solve real life scenarios.
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Coin Tossing and Graphing

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use technology as assistance to collecting random data. Through the random data they will be able to explain the significance of getting a head or tail depending on what was previously landed on. They will then analyze the...
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Tables, Charts and Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine a science journal to develop an understanding of graphs in science.  In this data analysis lesson, students read an article from the Natural Inquirer and discuss the meaning of the included graph.  Students...
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Learn How to Graph

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine various types of charts and discover how to construct a line graph. Using graph paper, they construct a graph displaying weight loss over a five-year period. They draw copnclusions from the completed graphs.
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Graphing Family Reading Habits

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders collect data from their families about their reading habits and graph them. In this graphing family reading habits lesson, 2nd graders interview family members about their reading habits. They then use a graphing computer...
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Weather Patterns

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders collect and chart weather data over the course of the school year either using tools at school or media resources. They agree on weather terms to use in their observations and write them on the assigned sheet. Finally,...
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La Toteca- A Tropical Paradise

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students collect data on the time of the ferry. In this algebra lesson, students use the data to predict a ferry schedule. They also compute the depth where oxygen would be needed when diving.
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Obstacles to Success: Misleading Data

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore how data reported by country agencies can mislead the public intentionally or unintentionally. In this Cross Curricular activity, 11th graders analyze charts and graphs in order to draw conclusions. Students...
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Census Statistics and Graphing

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students graphically represent data from the Census.  In this middle school mathematics instructional activity, students investigate the housing characteristics of different tribes of Native Americans and compare them to the average...
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Height and Weight

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore their height and weight. They measure the heights and weights of their peers. Students record their data using an Excel spreadsheet. They create a graph to compare the data and analyze it for a correlation between...
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Sundials and Shadows - What Can They Teach Us About Seasons?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students collect and analyze data relating to seasonal changes. They view a video, research web sites and build a sundial to collect their data.
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When Dinosaurs Ruled the World

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students graph the varying sizes of dinosaurs.  In this math and dinosaur lesson, students view dinosaur models and compare the different shapes and sizes of the dinosaurs.  Students complete a dinosaur math activity, read The...
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Exploring Linear Equations And Scatter Plots - Chapter 5 Review

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students complete rolling stocks experiment, and collect and enter data on the computer. They enter data on graphing calculators, complete scatter plot by hand with line of best fit, and discuss different graphing methods.