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Spinner Experiment

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars collect and analyze data, then draw conclusions from the data and apply basic concepts of probability.
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Density: Floating, Sinking, and Suspending

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students observe teacher demonstrations that illustrate density. In this density instructional activity, the teacher demonstrates how air bubbles in a carbonated drink can cause a raisin to float and how an egg sinks in fresh water, but...
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The Probability Scale

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect data and make predictions. In this probability lesson plan, students perform experiments calculating the chance of an event occurring. They draw conclusion based on their data.
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Momentum

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the concept of "transfer of momentum". In this physics lesson, students observe the results of two objects or people as they make contact in different ways. Students on roller blades and model cars of different weights...
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students graph linear equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate the price of tolls in different states and create a graph. They analyze their graph and draw conclusions.
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Earthworm Nervous System

For Teachers K - 5th
Investigate the nervous system of an earthworm! Your class gets into pairs to test, record, and draw conclusions about the reaction earthworms have to different stimuli (sound, light, and smell).
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The Huexotzinco Codex

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine primary sources and perform historical analysis. In this Huexotzinco Codex activity, students investigate the codex as they make inferences and draw conclusions
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Reading Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read graphs and charts to interpret results. In this algebra activity, students interpret bar, line and pictographs. They draw conclusions and make predicitons based on these charts.
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Adding and Subtracting Three-Digit Numbers by Jumping

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use data to graph information and draw conclusions. For this lesson on data analysis, 2nd graders practice gathering, sorting, comparing, and graphing data. Students differentiate data that can and cannot change over time.
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Gender and Income

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate Income and gender preference. In this statistic lesson, students collect data of Income to see if one gender makes more than the other. Students examine the data and draw conclusions.    
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Sampling Distributions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils analyze sampling from different population. In this statistics instructional activity, students define the meaning of sample sizes and what causes an increase or decrease. They graph their data on the Ti calculator and draw...
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What Does a Philanthropic Organization Do?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the work of a local nonprofit organization and define "nonprofit" and "profit" organizations. They identify examples of three local philanthropic organizations and work together to draw conclusions about a non-profit...
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Freedmen's Bureau: Labor Contract or Re-enslavement?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the topics of the Freedman's Bureau and labor contracting. They analyze the economic conditions in Alabama after the Civil War. They draw conclusions about the problems with sharecropping.
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Comparison of Two Different Gender Sports Teams - Part 1 of 3 Measures of Central Tendency

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students gather and analyze data from sports teams. In this measures of central tendency lesson, students gather information from websites about sports team performance. Students analyze and draw conclusions from this data. This lesson...
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Gender Issues through Chi-square Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate teachers and gender preference. In this statistic lesson, students collect data of teachers calling on students to see if they are calling on one gender more than the other. Students examine the data and draw...
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Spanish Fiesta Food &n

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students get a taste of Spanish culture. In this Spanish cuisine lesson, students sample albondigas, ensalada de boca, huevos en mayonesa, margo, and tortilla. Students note the ingredients used in the dishes and draw conclusions about...
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How Does a Spring Scale Work?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students create visuals of the effect of a spring scale. In this algebra lesson, students use the navigator to graph the effects created by a spring scale. They draw conclusion from the graph.
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Assessing Normalcy

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students define normal distribution as it relates to the bell curve. In this statistics lesson, students use the central tendencies of mean, median and mode to solve problems. They plot their data and draw conclusion from the graphs.
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Conserving Resources by Watering Efficiently

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars determine a watering schedule that promotes healthy grass growth. In this plants and natural resource conservation lesson plan, students plant grass seed in liter bottles and follow two different schedules that include...
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Momentum

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the concept of momentum. For this physics lesson, students observe and compare two "carts" being released to move in various situations, and draw conclusions as to why the carts moved or didn't move.
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Checking Test Comparability/Scattergrams

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils construct a scattergram graph. In this statistics instructional activity, students graph data by hand and using a spreadsheet program. They establish lines of best fit and draw conclusions using their graphs.
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Main Events in Fiction

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete a literature analysis of fiction texts to study elements of fiction. In this fiction analysis lesson, students read various fiction texts and examine them to learn about fiction elements. Students learn to draw...
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Who is Being Left Behind?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate scores as they relate to race. In this algebra instructional activity, students analyze standardized scores and how race can affect these scores. They plot their findings on a graph and draw conclusions.
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Line of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the equation of the line of best fit. In this statistics instructional activity, students create scatter plots and find the line of best fit going through their data. They make predictions and draw conclusions.