Lesson Plan

Data Detectives Lesson Plan

Students will learn to design and use a simple data collection sheet by creating surveys, gathering classroom information, and recording results accurately.

Collecting and organizing data helps students develop scientific inquiry skills, reinforces math concepts like counting and categorizing, and promotes critical thinking by interpreting findings.

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Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Gather and Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Data Collection Sheets

7 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice

8 minutes

Step 4

Independent Activity

7 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Cool-Down

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Data Detectives

Learning Objectives

What Is Data?

Parts of a Data Collection Sheet

Guided Practice

Independent Activity

Reflection and Cool-Down

Great Job, Data Detectives!

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Worksheet

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Reading

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Cool Down

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Data Detectives

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