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Making Informed Decisions Using Measures of Central Tendency

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the mean, median, mode, range, and interquartile range for a set of data. They create a box and whisker plot using paper and pencil and technology and determine which measure of central tendency is the most helpful in...
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Designing Samples/Simple Random Samples

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the advantages and disadvantages of various sampling techniques. They define a simple random sample and identify possible sources of bias in other types of samples. Answer Key included.
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Teaching with Collections

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students examine collections. In these real-world collections lessons, students examine and describe buttons and shells. Students will then sort, classify, and graph items according to various indicated descriptors.
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Is the Hudson River Too Salty to Drink?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore reasons for varied salinity in bodies of water. In this geographical inquiry lesson, students use a variety of visual and written information including maps, data tables, and graphs, to form a hypothesis as to why the...
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Egg Fun

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the physical properties of eggs. In this scientific observation lesson, students define characteristics of eggs, measure eggs vertically and horizontally, and use the scientific method to perform simple experiments using...
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Hypothesis Testing: Two Sample Tests

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers experiment and compare results of two populations. In this men and women populations lesson, students examine the difference in hand span for men and women.  High schoolers calculate a norm based on their results. Students...
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Time Management: Piece of Pie

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine their own lives and how well they manage their time outside of school. In this this time management lesson, students discover the amount of time they spend on other activities, and create a pie chart with that...
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Temperature High and Lows

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars gather high and low temperature readings through email. In this temperature graphing activity, students use a spreadsheet to input data for a graph. young scholars interpret the graphs to compare and contrast the data from...
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The Numbers Tell the Story

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students demonstrate how to gather and interpret statistical data. In this data analysis lesson plan, students search for statistics on the health effects of smoking and place the information into charts. Students create these charts...
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Rectilinear Motion

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders calculate the velocity, time and acceleration while analyzing real life scenarios. They solve problems related to when the...
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Recognize, create and Record Simple Repeating Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars analyze, create, and record repeating patterns. In this geometry lesson, students create shapes using patterns and keep track of the different shapes. They incorporate transformation and reflections into their patterns.
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Inequalities and Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students prove and apply theorems of triangle inequality and hinge theorem. For this geometry lesson, students will discuss which triangle is bigger and why. They will use theorems, such as Exterior Angle Inequality or the Pythagorean...
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Circles and Angles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners identify tangents, chords and secants. In this geometry lesson, students graph circles and identify angles created by secant lines, tangent lines and chords.
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Multiplying Polynomials using the Distributive property.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students factor polynomial functions. In this algebra activity, students solve problems through factoring and distribution of the negative sign correctly.
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Using Proportions to Estimate

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate ratio and proportion. In this unit rates lesson, students estimate using proportions and find their errors in doing so. They calculate unit rates and define the concept of unit rates.
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Applied Science - Built Environment Lab

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students evaluate trash. In this Science lesson, students collect and weigh trash from their classrooms. Students categorize the trash and the corresponding weights, recording the information on a data sheet.
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Patterns Here, There, and Everywhere!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this lesson has as much to do with keyboarding skills as it...
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Return Intervals & Reasoning from Tabular Data

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students calculate derivatives from a set of data. In this calculus lesson, students estimate the limit at infinity. They complete a Return Interval handout at the end of the lesson.
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Find The Best Car

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Consider how to use consumer reports to review performance, price, reliability and safety information about specific cars. Young learners review how life styles and economics affect car choices. They then find solutions for car-buying...
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Solving Equations Using Two Operations

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Need more detail in showing your class how to solve two-step equations and proportions? This lesson plan outlines the steps young mathematicians need to solve simple equations and check their results. 
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Nim: A Game Played All Over the World

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students participate in a European subtraction game. In this subtraction lesson, students use pebbles to demonstrate different subtraction strategies. The students use a deduction strategy to be the first one left with no pebbles.
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Data Collection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate qualitative and quantitative data. In this statistics lesson, students gather data on heights and weights of people and graph the distribution. Students discuss the differences between qualitative and quantitative data.
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An Investigative Task

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students read an article about statistics. In this statistics instructional activity, students are given a detailed overview about statistics and what it entails. This instructional activity is more informational and hands on.
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Monohybrid Crosses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define the terms monohybrid cross and Punnett Square. As a class, they discuss the Law of Segregation and probability to complete a practice problem. To end the lesson, they predict the probability of certain types of...

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