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Body graphing: "Body Graphing" is an interactive graphing activity involving manipulatives to compare graphing results. With the use of ropes and unifix cubes students will learn to compare and contrast their body with classmates. The graphing activity can be extended to graph differences with height, hair and eye color, and other physical attributes.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics); By patsy morgan.

Graphing quadratic equations: This lesson will help students quickly graph a quadratic equation. It will also help them to understand the purpose of completing the square.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); By Kathy Schadt.

Dinosaur math: The children will be involved in several different activities (graphing, sorting and classifying, patterning) rotating to each station during the lesson.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics); By RobinC Adams.

Graphing with food: Students will use a variety of foods to make graphs. Each food should be used for a separate lesson for a total of ten lessons.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics); By Bunnie R. Brewer.

Investigating linear equations: Using a graphic calculator to compare the slope and y-intercept of lines to understand the slope-intercept form (y = mx+b) and what effect each has on a line.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Mathematics); By Misty Jarman.

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.

Graphing and measurement go hand-in-hand: Students learn how to use customary measurement using inches or centimeters and data collection and graphing simultaneously. Students will measure the length of their foot, arm span, hand span, or head circumference to the nearest centimeter or inch. Next they will collect and represent their data by constructing a graph.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Mathematics); By Fran Toledano.

Understanding data mining: Extracting, organizing, and analyzing large sets of data: Mathematics students in grades nine through twelve will be able to extract useful information from large sets of data that represent multiple disciplines. Using these real-world applications, students will analyze data and use their findings to make predictions and to provide solutions to problems.; Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Graphing with second graders: Second graders will sort M & M's and then enter the data into a spreadsheet in order to create a simple graph.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Computer/Technology Skills and Information Skills); By DPI Integration Strategies.

Homerun hoopla: This lesson is designed for students to gather and analyze data about baseball figures. The student will use the Internet or other resources to collect statistical data on the top five home run hitters for the current season as well as their career home run totals. The students will graph the data and determine if it is linear or non-linear.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Mathematics); By Anne Walters.

Chutes and ladders - Quadratic equations review: This lesson is designed as a review lesson for solving quadratic equations. Students will play the game "Chutes and Ladders," modified for quadratic equations, as they review for the test.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); By michelle longest.

Working with parabolas: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.3; In this lesson, students graph a quadratic equation to find a solution to a hypothetical scenario involving event planners.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics and Science); By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

Stem and leaf hop: The students will measure and record the length of their jumps. The lengths will be used to create a class stem and leaf plot.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–6 Mathematics); By Kathy Sellers.

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.

Geometry and art: Art museum post-visit: This is the third lesson in a three-part unit integrating math, writing and visual arts. In this integrated lesson, students apply their knowledge of geometry by organizing and displaying information in graphs with correct labeling. Students then compare and analyze graphs. Finally, with this information students create a geometric design.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Visual Arts Education and Mathematics); By Loretta Hopper.

Math Fun: We have compiled some of our favorite mathematics instructional resources to help students develop a sense of numbers and how they are used by us everyday. Students will have fun practicing their skills and trying new problem-solving ideas.; Format: bibliography/help

Learning to use R statistical software for linear regression — An alternative to the graphing calculator: In Understanding data mining: Extracting, organizing, and analyzing large sets of data, page 2; Students often learn how to do linear regression activities using a graphing calculator. This lesson provides an opportunity to complete these same types of assignments using R statistical software. Students will use this free software to create scatter plots and to develop linear regression models that can be used to make predictions.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); By Dail Midgette.

Chem-speak (introduction to chemical equations): Students will understand what constitutes a chemical reaction and how chemical equations represent chemical reactions by means of discussion and demonstrations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Brenda Rock.

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.

Analyzing Statistics S.S. Europe and Russia: Students will gather statistical information on countries in Europe and Russia from almanacs. The information will be recorded in a chart. Students will then take the information and make line or bar graphs. Students will analyze the information by answering higher level thinking questions.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Information Skills and Social Studies); By J. Brown.

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