In this problem solving activity, learners calculate what happens when two people plan to meet but their watches are wrong.  The solutions with explanations is provided.

Second graders design a successful kite for Kite Day.

Sixth graders brainstorm the reasons why people would want to leave their homeland to live in the United States. In groups, they research the political representation of the Board in New Haven, Connecticut. They also write a paper on...

Third graders focus on state birds as they learned absolute location (latitude/longitude) of each state, as well as their relative location (bordering states).

Students locate the many forests located in Oregon. In groups, they use the internet to research employment data on wood products made in the state. They discuss how looking at information presented in a different way can change their...

Students identify various patterns. In this patterns activity, students assemble paper flowers by using patterns. Students discuss how they constructed their flower.

Fourth graders explore the concept of waste management. In this recycling instructional activity, 4th graders identify materials that must be landfilled as well as items that may be recycled or reused.

Students research a website to learn about the Florida panther. In this animal research lesson, students use the scavenger hunt directions to search a website about Florida panthers. Students also solve word puzzles within the activity.

Students examine housing for the elderly in Canada. For this sociology lesson, students analyze Canadian Census data to find out what type of housing seniors of the country live in.

Pupils research a website to look for potential topics for a research paper. They develop a narrowed prioritized subject list on an index card (3X5) using word processing program.

Students search for items in various parts of the newspaper noting the different types of information it provides.

Students make a prediction/hypothesis based on what you currently know about "mixed messages".

Fourth graders identify major components of a "Cinderella" story in order to create a database.

Third graders enter the results of their survey on a spreadsheet. They construct a bar graph showing the results.

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students look at examples of graphics, tables, charts, and graphs, and learn how to interpret their data. They will be able to use this skill to enhance their...

Second graders gain fluency in reading and building tables using three-digit numbers. This lesson includes a detailed plan, printable worksheets, a video showing students engaged in the lesson, and an exit ticket to assess understanding.

A very complete lesson on ionization energy, including tables and charts to illustrate the ideas presented in the text.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a data table to answer questions comparing length.

In this lesson, you will learn how to understand the data found in charts and graphs, and at the end of the lesson, you will practice what you have learned.

Students will demonstrate how to interpret information in a table.

Practice reading basic dot plots and frequency tables. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson uses Bats by Gail Gibbons to teach students how to identify facts learned from labeled diagrams within an informational text. Ideas for direct teaching, guided practice, and independent practice...

My students have learned how to read and write time. Now I want them to see how important time is for us to organize our lives. I want them to use data charts for schedules and be able to analyze the information.

This is an overview of what to expect on the SAT Reading Test. It assesses your ability to read and interpret a variety of texts similar to the reading you will find in college and your career. All of the questions on the reading test...