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Collecting, representing, and interpreting data using spreadsheets and graphing software: Collecting and examining weather data

Spreadsheets and graphing software are tools for organizing, representing, and comparing data. This activity illustrates how weather data can be collected and examined using these tools. In the first part, Collecting and Examining Weather Data, students... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Computer/Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science)

Provided by: Illuminations

High temperature

In this grades 3-4 lesson, students complete a chart by adding or subtracting from a given value, use graphs to compare two categories of information, and identify number patterns. Illuminations provides an activity sheet and detailed instructions for completing... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Weather watchers

Students collect and analyze data about the weather and learn to make a stem-and-leaf plot. Students use newspapers, the Internet, or other sources to collect weather data. Illuminations provides links to helpful web resources and detailed instructions... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations