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Linear and Exponential Models

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the differences between linear and exponential models.  In this linear and exponential models lesson, students make a table of given data.  Students determine if the data is linear or exponential by...
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Graphing Favorite Fruit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders take poll and sort data, enter the data to create a spreadsheet and create bar and pie graphs.
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Survey and Tally

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders view a model of a survey and tally.   In this survey and tally lesson, 2nd graders decide on questions for a survey.  Students conduct the survey and tally their results. Students create a tally chart....
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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine graphs to find the most appropriate for various kinds of data.  In this graphing lesson, student create bar, line and circle graphs.  Students create graphs electronically and manually interpreting the data.
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Where Do I Fit on the Graph?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students collect data and create graphs about themselves, their community, and the world around them. They use a variety of methods to organize data, such as stickers, clothespins, name tags, coloring, tally marks, etc.
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Statistics with State Names

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze the number of times each letter in the alphabet is used in the names of the states. In this statistics instructional activity, students create a stem and leaf plot, box and whisker plot and a histogram to analyze their...
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Lifting a Load

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners experiments with levers to determine if the amount of force needed to lift a load is always the same. In this physics lesson, students use Lab-Pro data collector as they experiment with the fulcrum placement to measure the work...
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Global Statistics

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students determine statistics based on data.  In this statistics lesson, students use data and record in charts.  Students create graphs based on the statistics found.
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Fruit Loop Graphing

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders interpret data and create graphs. Given Fruit Loops, they sort and classify according to color. Using spreadsheet technology, 5th graders record their data and create bar and circle graphs. Students analyze data and...
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Graphing Pasta

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars 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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State Economy Chart

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research and record statistics on the economy of an assigned state. They create a spreadsheet in Excel to report the data and a 3D Pie graph using the Chart Wizard in Excel to represent their states' data.
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Math Journal: Functions and Coordinate Geometry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the many uses of coordinate grids. For this graphing lesson, 5th graders write data driven equations, discuss the x and y-axis, and determine if using 2 or 3 ordered pairs is better.  Students complete several...
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Banquet Menu Assessment: Exposure Investigation Exercise

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify sources of Food Borne illness and their prevention. They formulate hypotheses based on collected information. Pupils become aware of Nutrintional value of food. Students collected data are synthesized to formulate...
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Build a Skittles Graph

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students construct a bar graph with a given set of data. They calculate the ratio and percent of the data. Students discuss alternate ways of graphing the data as well as multiple strategies to approach the task.
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Discovering the Magical Pi

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate pi using data on the circumference and diameter of various objects. They define key vocabulary terms, measure the circumference and diameter of various circular objects, organize the data on a table or chart, and...
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Lines of Fit

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students graph an equation and analyze the data. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph scatter plots and identify the line of best fit using positive correlation, negative correlation an d no correlation. They apply...
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Probabilities for Number Cubes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of probability.  In this probability instructional activity, students roll a six-sided number cube and record the frequency of each outcome.  Students graph their data using a frequency chart and...
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Let's Keep Track of Grades

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students participate in a technology project. This activity is a hands-on spreadsheet project where students are responsible for keeping track of their grades for class. The students learn to enter data into a spreadsheet, create...
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Range, Mean, Median and Mode Through the Internet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compute measures of central tendency.  In this range, mean, median and mode lesson, students gather information on the internet, organize the data and then compute the measures of central tendency.  They create a...
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Mapping The Ocean Floor

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars explore and analyze the bottom structure of underwater habitats. They describe and explain what can't see through the collection and correlation of accurate data. Learners assess that technology is utilized as a tool for...
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Internet Shopping Business Idea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create their own Internet business based on data they find concerning trends in Internet shopping. They discuss advantages and disadvantages to selling specific products and/or services over the Internet.
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College Costs are on the Rise

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine college costs in different states. In this college cost lesson, students create a table and determine the average cost of college for the states listed. They organize the data into measurement categories. Students create...
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Lines of Fit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve equations dealing with best fit lines. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems by analyzing data from a scatterplot, and define it as positive, negative or no correlation. They classify slopes the same way as...
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ACC Basketball Statistics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use math skills and create a spreadsheet. In this statistics and computer skills lesson, students gather ACC basketball statistics, convert fractions to decimals and then percents. Learners use the gathered information to create...