Meteorologists: Working with data analysis
This lesson for grade six introduces students to careers in meteorology and engages them in meteorological data analysis.
An activity for grade 6 Mathematics
Provided by CareerStart
Learning outcomes
- Students will solve problems using integers, graphs and spreadsheets, and measures of central tendency.
- Students will understand how these concepts apply to careers in meteorology.
- Student handouts:
- Student reading “Life as a Meteorologist”
- Reading questions
- Enrichment activity: Directions to create spreadsheet and/or double line graph
- Instructor answer key
- One class period for reading selection and questions
- Optional: One class period for enrichment activity (spreadsheet and/or double line graph)
- Read selection “Life as a Meteorologist” as whole class, in pairs, or individually.
- Discuss the article as a whole class.
- Have the students answer questions 1-9 individually and finish the last question for homework.
- Enrichment activity: Have students follow the given directions to create a spreadsheet and double line graph of the monthly highs and lows of a European capital. This activity can be completed at home or in a computer lab.
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North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 6
- Goal 1: Number and Operations - The learner will understand and compute with rational numbers.
- Objective 1.01: Develop number sense for negative rational numbers.
- Connect the model, number word, and number using a variety of representations, including the number line.
- Compare and order.
- Make estimates in appropriate situations.
- Objective 1.01: Develop number sense for negative rational numbers.
Grade 7
- Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use graphs and data analysis.
- Objective 4.02: Calculate, use, and interpret the mean, median, mode, range, frequency distribution, and inter-quartile range for a set of data.
