Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Read Bar Graphs and Solve 2 Step Problems

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Read and interpret a double bar graphs. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.B.3 Draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled bar...
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Reading Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A good introduction to reading bar, line, and double line graphs, and drawing and reading Venn diagrams. Contains definitions and examples of these types of charts and graphs as well as practice exercises that ask you to answer questions...
Activity
Rice University

Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Interpreting Graphs: The Hot Tub

For Students 6th - 8th
The graph of the water level of a hot tub is presented and students are asked to tell the story of how the water level changes. Explanations of slope and functions accompany the problem.
Activity
English Zone

English Zone: American Presidents: Reading for a Specific Purpose

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, information about American presidents is provided in chart format on the left and asks students to use the chart to answer the questions on the right. Note: the last president listed is George W. Bush. Java is required.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Economics of Homebuying

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity analyzes the costs and benefits of homeownership and asks the student to describe the factors that affect affordability, use cost-benefit analysis and knowledge of home-buying procedures to reduce the costs,...