Graph-tastic Playgrounds: Lesson 1

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Classroom Material

Keywords

1.MD.C.4 PBL cooperative groups data tally marks

Subjects

Mathematics Measurement and Data

Grade Levels

Grade 1

Audience

Classroom Teacher / Educator

Standards

California Common Core State Standards - Mathematics

1.MD.C.4 Organize, represent, and interpret data with up to three categories; ask and answer questions about the total number of data points, how many in each category, and how many more or less are in one category than in another.

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Graph-tastic Playgrounds: Lesson 1

This resource is part of a Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit where students engage in data collection and graphing activities related to improving their school playground. Students will explore their playground, collect data on preferred equipment, and prepare for lesson 2 where they will chart their data.

Lesson 1: Playground Exploration and Data Collection

Objective: Students will gather and analyze data to determine which playground equipment their peers enjoy most.
Engagement Activity:
- Visit the playground and observe how students interact with different equipment.
- Take pictures and note observations for further analysis.
Data Collection with Tally Marks:
- Students use a tally chart to count and record preferences for playground equipment.
- Class discusses other possible items to count or survey on the playground.
Survey and Data Recording:
- Students conduct a class survey, recording preferences using tally marks.
- Results are compiled and analyzed to identify the most and least popular choices

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