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Sorting seeds

This lesson will engage students in manipulating, sorting, counting, and graphing seeds. The students will be involved in the creation of a graph using the computer.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Mathematics)

By Mary Jackson.

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Amazing attributes: Looking back and moving forward

In this lesson, teachers ensure that students have grasped the major concepts on sorting and organizing. Students should be able to: collect data using objects, pictures, and symbols; organize data by sorting and classifying in different ways; display data... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

If the shoe fits...

In this lesson, student investigations focus on developing the process of classification, especially an awareness of similarities and differences. The activities use The Three Little Pigs and Cinderella... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Naming rows and columns

In this lesson, the teacher models how to organize data and use the vocabulary associated with collecting, organizing, and displaying data. Students learn the difference between rows and columns, how to label and select a title for graphs, and what comparative... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics)

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Show and tell

This lesson allows students to describe their graphs using appropriate vocabulary and to develop skills in posing and responding to questions about their graphs. Students also demonstrate an understanding of how to organize and interpret data. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations