First graders graph their favorite The Night Before Christmas books. For this graphing lesson students listen to several versions of the the same story, The Night Before Christmas. The students each choose their favorite version and the...

Students brainstorm favorite things to do during the summer. They survey classmates to collect data, arrange it in a chart, and create graphs using ClarisWorks.

In this graphing worksheet, students read information and study diagrams about graphing. Students complete 3 graphing activities.

In this graphing worksheet, 9th graders read one page of graphing examples and complete 8 exercise problems. Each problem involves graphing and coordinates.

Students practice interpreting data. In this Holocaust lesson plan, students research selected Internet sources and examine charts, maps, and graphs regarding the Jewish populations in and out of Europe. Students respond to questions...

Learners determine the density of 1 drop of water. In this determining density lesson plan, students determine the mass and volume of a drop of water in the lab using appropriate lab techniques and calculate the density of a drop of water.

Third graders develop an understanding of maps. They explore what a map is, who uses maps, and how to use maps. Students investigate the compas rose. They create a compose rose which illustrates the cardinal directions. Students practice...

Students are introduced to map and globe skills. They use grids and are able to construct their own simple maps of familiar places. Students are able to define a map, globe, and symbol and use the direction words north, south, east,...

In this problem solving worksheet, students learn to look for information in a data table. Students answer 6 questions about a data table.

Teacher's notes, a materials list, detailed procedure, tips, and extension ideas are all included to make teaching this lesson on photovoltaic cells a sunny spot in your day! After some brief background reading, physical science...

Scientists need to have mastered algebraic slope-intercept concepts in order for this lesson to be effective. They will measure and graph solar panel output as a function of the amount of radiation striking it, discovering that there is...

Physics lab groups finagle with laser lights to determine the critical angle of refraction for both water and Lucite. Because there are no detailed steps or an answer key for this enlightening exercise, an inexperienced physics...

A truly hands-on and inquiry based learning activity bridges all the lessons in the series together. Beginning with a discussion on average global temperatures, young meteorologists use real-world data to analyze climate trends in order...

Though an alternative method is suggested, the best way to carry out this investigation is with the use of a computer-interfaced motion detector. Physics fanatics hang a mass on the end of a spring and analyze its motion verbally,...

In this circle graphs learning exercise, students read a story about buying craft materials. Students examine the circle graph that shows how much spent on each type of material. Students then solve 3 problems using the data shown.

In this bar graph worksheet, students analyze a graph that show the number of prohibited items intercepted at U.S. airport screening checkpoints. Students answer 3 problem solving questions about the data on the graph.

Students interpret data from tables and then create a graph to show the same data in a different organization.

Eighth graders examine linear equations by creating graphs from them.  For this graphing lesson, 8th graders read several linear equations and plot them on a graph with the help of their classmates.  Students find the slope of...

Students conduct a survey. In this math lesson, students design and conduct a survey about Thanksgiving foods. Students display the collected data in a graph and use the graph to determine what food to serve for a Thanksgiving meal.

Sixth graders read a given passage silently. The student then reads the same passage orally to a partner. The partner records the number of words pronounced incorrectly. The student then sets goals to increase oral reading speed and...

In this table worksheet, students observe information in a table, and then answer ten questions pertaining to the information. They must correctly read a table in order to arrive at the correct answer. Questions pertain to features of...

Fourth graders read "The Far Away Drawer" by Harriet Diller and discuss the story as a class. After discussion, 4th graders create a t-shirt GLYPH about their hopes and dreams,share their information with the class and create spreadsheets.

Stjudents examine the statistics in a Canadian publication for use in graphs. They develop their own questions based on tables and graphs found in this publication..

What is the difference between a picture graph and a pictograph? Young learners are given a picture graph detailing how many muffins three friends have, and they must complete a pictograph using a symbol of their choice. An answer key is...