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How are forces and motion important to a swing set? Scholars explore the concepts of force and motion using swing sets. In preparation for their own STEM design project, individuals take surveys and data from peers, complete labs on...

Create a list of random acts of kindness and have your class perform them during a designated week. Learners will also participate in a project centered around being kind to others. Each grade chooses their kindness project, and then...

Third graders take poll and sort data, enter the data to create a spreadsheet and create bar and pie graphs.

Explore the concept of measuring and recording circumference. In this physical science and measurement lesson, young learners blow up balloons, measure the circumference, and record the data on an interactive graphing website.

Students practice creating graphs in Microsoft Excel. In this technology lesson plan, students conduct a random survey and collect data. Students use the Microsoft Excel program to create a bar graph of the data.

Third graders collect shoe size data from classmates in their room and another third grade. They predict what the most common shoe size will be. They place the data in an spreadsheet on the computer. They design a graph using the...

Young scholars record their daily activities and graph the results using the educational software program called Inspiration. This activity is intended for the upper-elementary classroom and includes resource links and activity extensions.

Students conduct research and use census data to compare different times and places. In this census lesson plan, students interpret data from charts and graphs, comparing census information from two time periods as well as from two...

Third graders are introduced to the use of glyphs and relief carving by Mesoamerican cultures. They complete worksheets, view PowerPoint presentations, participate in a Webquest and create an original glyph carving in sandstone.

Third graders explore and analyze about famous African-Americans by listening to four picture book biographies. They generate a list of 15 famous African-Americans and then create a survey to rank them according to importance of...