Fifth grade math objectives:
* Use a double bar graph to compare sets of data.
* Interpret and make line graphs and double line graphs.
Use tool AFTER collecting data.
Follow up with what data means!
Create professional looking bar, line, area, pie, and XY graphs. This would give children great manipulation experience with graphs. It has options for labeling, color, and the ability to print and save.
National Center for Education Statistics Dare to Compare allows students to check what they know about subjects (social studies, math, science) compared with other US and international students from a 600+ question database. The "Create A Graph" page is a useful interactive tool for teaching ways to communicate statistics.
This is a great learning tool for fourth graders on up to learn math skills of tables, graphs, maps, statistics, mean, median, mode and range.There are interactive learning activities that have excellent graphics in the games. I found the instructions easy to follow.
Facts about states presented in kid friendly format, information is up-to-date, would be a nice companion piece for states research done in fourth grade. Consider pulling data from this site to use in making charts and graphs (fifth grade).
Lincoln Public Schools - social studies - U.S. Regions - grade 4
* Regions are composed of states with capitals
* Each region has unique characteristics: geography, climate, food sources; plants and animals; people and culture, landmarks
This site, sponsored by the US Census Bureau, introduces elementary students to basic information gathered in the US Census. The student clicks on a state and is given information about that specific state, including population, age of residents, the number of households, and the urban and rural populations. Information is offered for the 1990 and 2000 census, so students can compare figures.