In this data activity, students match information with the best type of graph to display it. Students also make a chart and graph to display information in a given paragraph.

Combines mathematical measurement with gardening skills. Third graders hunt for worms in the garden and try to find the longest one. They also measure and weigh vegetables that they harvest from the garden, measure rainfall amounts,...

From Brazil to Indonesia, young scientists investigate the geography and climate of the world's tropical rain forests with this collection of worksheets.

Learners use satellite data to compare precipitation and surface temperatures on different islands.  In this satellite lesson students create graphs and explain the differences between weather and climate. 

Students examine how to locate and access data sets.  In this climate change lesson students import data into Excel and graph it.   

In this geography worksheet, students use the climate data given to create a temperature line graph and rainfall bar graph for each of three locations given. Then they use an atlas to compare their graphs and draw conclusions about the...

Students construct rain gauges and use them to log rainfall in their school zone, local city, and region and then compare and discuss them by plotting this information.

Students describe and identify the link between land use activities within a watershed and water quality. They evaluate the quality of a "water sample" ( a bag of skittles), graph their results, and form a hypothesis about the land use...

Students chart statistical information on graphs, interpret the information and use it to explain spatial relationships, and identify the relationship between climate and vegetation.

Students examine and locate rainforests on maps, and research the patterns of their destruction. They develop a bar graph of rainfall and temperature data, write a journal entry, and research the people, animals, and plants/products of...

Hop a flight to Africa in this presentation, which includes brilliant and appealing photographs of the continent as well as maps and graphs about its geography, topography, and climate. Those who are researching Africa for a project or...

Students research climate data for a city in each of the 5 major geographic sections of Texas. They use data to describe the climate and what influence the geography of that section has on the weather.

Students analyze data about various climates in Canada. For this data analysis and climate lesson, students use Canada Year Book 1999 to complete a worksheet and make connections between precipitation and temperature in different climates.

Fourth graders study the water cycle and clouds. In this water cycle and cloud lesson, 4th graders determine the definition of condensation and watch a demonstration in which the teacher makes a cloud in a bottle. They discuss the water...

In this estuary activity, students examine data about the salinity of the Hudson River, create a graph from given data and complete 12 short answer questions about the data and graph.

Students investigate the Rainforest. In this Rainforest lesson plan, students research magazines, journals and the Internet to create a "Save the Rainforest" slogan. Students will record local rainfall amounts and create a graph...

Fourth graders examine the animals who live in rice paddies and create a chart.  In this rice instructional activity, 4th graders link the types of animals living in each ecosystem with a bar graph. Students use colored...

In this climograph worksheet, students graph the temperature and precipitation of two cities, Nepal and West Palm Beach. They compare the two cities and answer questions about climographs.

Second graders construct a bar graph comparing local precipitation to that of the Yucatan. In this graphing lesson, 2nd graders will use conversions and problem solving strategies.

In this geography worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle referring all to deserts. They identify the various types of desert land and what plants and animals can survive in these lands. Also, students identify the people who...

Fifth graders create/use spreadsheets to solve real-world problems, explore patterns and make predictions, select/explain most appropriate types of graph to display data, and enter data into a prepared spreadsheet to perform calculations.

First graders go on a water walk, collect weather data, and measure rainfall for a month. They examine the water cycle in this series of lessons.

Students investigate amounts of rainfall in selected world rainforests by creating a bar graph showing rainfall in inches for each. They convert inches to millimeters, and solve word problems having to do with rainfall in selected world...

Pupils compile information about rainfall, lake elevations and releases of water from Tuttle Creek reservoir into maps, graphs and charts.