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A lesson plan for Grades 3–5 Mathematics

Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Appropriate grades
3–5
Subjects
mathematics (applied mathematics, probability)
Provider
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Students access and investigate data using the internet and take part in a scavenger hunt as they gather and analyze U.S. Census data. After engaging students in a discussion about the U.S. Census, the teacher demonstrates how to use the internet to find data about the county in which they live. Upon completion of the activity sheet, the class participates in a discussion about their observations.

Students will:

  • Gather and analyze U.S. Census data.

NCTM Standards and Expectations covered in this lesson include:

  • Collecting data using observations, surveys, and experiments.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 3

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use data and simple probability concepts.
    • Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including circle graphs and tables) to solve problems.

Grade 4

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use graphs, probability, and data analysis.
    • Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including line graphs and bar graphs) to solve problems.

Grade 5

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use graphs and data analysis.
    • Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including stem-and-leaf plots) to solve problems.
    • Objective 4.02: Compare and contrast different representations of the same data; discuss the effectiveness of each representation.