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The seven deadly sins of data analysis: Commit one of the Seven Deadly Sins of Data Analysis and you run a significant risk of missing AYP under No Child Left Behind (NCLB).; By Chris Hitch.

Tobacco bag stringing: Secondary activity four: In this activity for grades 7–12, students will examine primary source photographs and biographical information that were collected for the Virginia-Carolina Service Corporation to set up a data record.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Statistics project: Students collect numeric and non-numeric data. They are then expected to use the data collected to construct different types of graphs as well as finding central tendencies.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5–8 Mathematics); By Audrea Saunders.

Space Shuttle O-ring failure: Students will use a TI82 or TI83 calculator to construct a scatterplot, find the equation of the least-squares regression line for a set of data, find the coefficient of determination, and make predictions by using the line.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); By Brenda Goforth.

Raisins, Raisins, Raisins: This lesson involves students in collecting data,organizing data into a line plot, discussing statistics, calculating mean, medain and mode and consumer awareness.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5–6 Mathematics); By Melanie Simmons.

A comparison of the plant ecology of two fields: Students will apply random sampling techniques to do a plant population/community/ecosystem study to model how these things are interrelated.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); By Linda Sutton.

Collecting and organizing data: In this lesson students will learn to collect data and organize the data into a chart using computer technology.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Computer/Technology Skills, Information Skills, and Mathematics); By Rochelle Mullis.

Introduction to Venn diagrams: Students will learn how to use a Venn diagram to categorize data. This activity is done as an introduction to Venn diagrams.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Mathematics); By Melissa Bancroft.

Change over time: In Critical thinking in science, page 6; Students will use satellite images, population data, and local city data to study human impact on the environment.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies); By Daniell DiFrancesca.

Be the meteorologist: Students use internet data to plot the path of a hurricane over several days. At designated points, students will decide which areas of the coast to put under a hurricane warning and will justify their decisions. This lesson uses real weather data and allows students to "be the meteorologist."; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)

Graphing the week's temperature: Students will collect data, create a graph, and analyze information about the temperatures for a week using Graph Club Software.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Mathematics and Science); By Maureen King.

Bouncing ball experiment: In this experiment students should be in groups of 3. Students will drop a ball from different heights and measure the corresponding bounce. Since each group will use a different ball, they will generate different sets of data. They will be asked to discuss and compare their linear function with that of their classmates. They should practice measuring the ball bounce before they begin to collect data.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Mathematics); By alicia jones.

Critical thinking in science: This unit of inquiry-based lessons teaches eighth-grade students to utilize and develop critical thinking skills. Students will create testable questions; design and perform experiments; collect, organize, and analyze data; and use these results to decide on the next step in the scientific process.; Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Taking a stride in graphing: This lesson provides hands-on activities for students to use real-life experiences and apply them to graphing.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2–4 Mathematics); By Sandy Brooks.

Exploring probability: Through teacher guidance, students will experiment with objects to generate probable outcomes to consider probability.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 and 7 Mathematics); By John Cleveland.

How do I use all this data?: An eight-step checklist and questions for making use of various kinds of education data.; By Chris Hitch and Ken Jenkins.

Where were you born: A graphing lesson: Students will gather data and graph the results. Lake Norman Elementary's student population has a wide range of native states. Many of the students were born in states other than North Carolina. This activity allows the students to survey each class to see what states are represented in our school. After the survey results have been tallied, students will use the data to create different types of graphs. The class will then compare the graphs and will decide which type of graph represents the information most clearly.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics); By Erin Bradfeldt, Joan Milliken, and Kathy Beck.

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.

Ohm's Law made easy with a spreadsheet: In this lesson, students will use math word problems to help them input information into a spreadsheet that will use Ohm's law to calculate current and resistance using common household appliance wattages.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–9 Computer/Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science); By Hilda Hamilton.

Density of common liquids: Each lab team will determine the density of water and one of the sample liquids. The class will then compile their information.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8 English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science); By Sansia Coble.

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