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The clucking chicken
Students learn about data analysis and probability in this lesson, using a box plot to identify the mean, mode, median and range of the data set. As an introductory activity, students work in small groups to find the mode and range of the number of letters... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations
Comparison estimator
This activity allows the user to compare two quantities (which may be the number of objects in each of two sets, the lengths of two curves, or the area of two shapes) by estimating. (Learn more)
Format: activity/lesson plan (grade K–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: Shodor
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
Keeping in balance
In this lesson for grades 1 and 2, one of a four-part unit from Illuminations titled “Exploration of a Balance,” students participate in activities in which they focus on patterns and relations that can be developed from the exploration of balance,... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Science)
Provided by: Illuminations
The pizza palace
In this activity, students will construct box plots independently and will identify the mean, median, mode, and range of a set of data. Illuminations provides a handout, a link to the box plot tool, and detailed instructions for completing the lesson.... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations
What counties are your favorite?
Students use their knowledge from the previous lesson to gather data on ten of their favorite counties (places they might like to live, visit, etc.) within a specific state. Students will hone their place value skills by representing numbers in various... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations