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The Hundred Penny Box

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research payload specialists and see how many are men and how many are women and what countries they come from. They then create an excel spreadsheet to reflect data they found and must have two graphs for interpretation.
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Graphing the Standard Curve

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Srudents demonstrate analysis of colorimetric assay results by analyzing them using a computer graphing program and demonstrate application of standard curves by finding other areas of science that can utilize standard curves in analysis...
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Math/Technology: Height Measurement

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, using technology tools, determine the total height of their classmates in both inches and centimeters. Once the measurements are taken, they enter the results in the Excel file. Once students have prepared a KidPix number...
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Strength Building

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders go to each of the 3 stations testing their maximum strength and then make a spreadsheet and how to work with excel. Students create and finish their spread sheet on how they did on day 1.
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Sun Spot Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use Excel to graph monthly mean Greenwich sunspot numbers from 1749 to 2004. They perform a spectral analysis of the data using the free software program "Spectra". Short answer and thought questions related to the graphical...
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Names in the Field: A Simple GPS Field Exercise

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Pupils explore basic methods of GPS data collection, uploading the data to a computer, and making simple maps of their data using GIS software. They create a map of the data using GIS software (or Excel)
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Spreadsheet Graphs

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students create graphs using information from spreadsheets. They select a topic from the following choices: website use, digital cameras, spreadsheets, calculators or educational software. They tally the class results and create an...
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Using My Nasa Data To Determine Volcanic Activity

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use NASA satellite data of optical depth as a tool to determine volcanic activity on Reunion Island during 2000-2001. They access the data and utilize Excel to create a graph that has optical depth as a function of time for the...
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Graphing Data on Ellis Island

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use data to make a bar graph. In this graphing and social studies lesson, 3rd graders use data about where Ellis Island immigrants came from to complete a bar graph on Microsoft Excel.
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Water Density and Stability Lab

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students observe how different water densities and salinity control the depth at which different water masses occur. Submarines are used as a case study. This is a well-designed with an excellent worksheet.
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Charting African Ethnicities in America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explain the variety in ethnic origins of enslaved Africans brought to the United States. They use the data in the narrative to create charts, either by hand or by using Excel or a similar database program.
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Little America in Liberia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study the history of Liberia prior to and after the influx of immigrants of African Americans. They access an excellent narrative which detail Liberia before and after the influx of immigrants.
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Density Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use an Excel spreadsheet to calculate the density various liquids. They take pictures of their results.
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Women in Anthropology

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders identify women who have excelled in anthropology. They present their findings which are compiled with other students' research to produce a list of women anthropologists.
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Japanese Tanka Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the techniques of creating Japanese Tanka poetry through in-class discussions and a fun group competition. This lesson plan is an excellent introduction to Japanese literature and/or poetry.
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Forces on the Human Molecule

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils conduct several simple lab activities to explore the five fundamental load types that can act on structures: tension, compression, shear, bending, and torsion. For this activity, students play the role of molecules in a beam...
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Virtual Vacation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students select a foreign city, research the city using the Internet, and plan an eleven-day vacation to that city. This lesson plan is ideal for a social studies classroom and includes ideas for using iMovie, Excel, and MS Works or...
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Tennis Ball Prints

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students experiment using abstract art techniques, tennis balls, and tempera paint in this excellent, outdoor art activity for the early-elementary classroom. The resulting art prints can be displayed predominantly in the classroom.
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Watermelon, Watermelon

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create watermelon slices using red construction paper, paints, and watermelon rinds in this excellent elementary lesson for the end of the school year. The class is also able to enjoy eating watermelon slices during the activity.
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Eye See What You Mean

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the arts of photojournalism, graphic design, and album cover design and use this knowledge to create original album cover designs. This excellent Art instructional activity can be easily adapted to a Social Studies classroom.
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The Breathtaking Nature of the Urban Explosion, Part 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore ozone levels. They measure the concentrations of ground-level ozone in the atmosphere. Students observe changes in the concentrations of ozone over time. Students complete a data sheet to record ozone readings over a...
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Toy Dissection Graph

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore simple machines and how they are made. They examine the parts of the simple machine and collect information about its parts. Using Excel, students create circle and bar graphs from the collected data.
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Sakura

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders perform the song "Sakura" from the Standard of Excellence book for peers and are assessed based upon that performance in this lesson for Beginning Band. Emphasis is placed upon positive comments and public performance.
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Dissolved Oxygen Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate what dissolved oxygen is and why it is important to aquatic life and what factors influence levels of dissolved oxygen in a lake. They study how to use MS Excel to make charts to show trends and correlations.

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