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Lesson Plan Undergraduates Improving Your Graphs: An Exercise in Data Presentation

Too often, beginning science students do not fully understand the importance of data presentation. In their textbooks and during lectures, data generally are presented in a clear easy-to-understand format. In this exercise, students are presented with an introduction to graphs and tables, a short primer on Excel, and hypothetical raw data from several related experiments. Working together, pairs of students prepare figures displaying the data. They then show their figures to the class and, as a group, the class discusses the relative merits of different data presentation approaches.

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Data Collection and Presentation

Students access how to collect, classify and display data involving statistics. The concepts of quantitative, discrete and continuous data is covered in depth within the lesson. They practice with a scenario of James filled with statistics and analyze what the data means.

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Interpreting and Representing Data (Grades 1-2)

Our Interpreting and Representing Data lesson plan for grades 1-2 teaches students how to interpret graphs and why graphs are often used to represent data. Students work with bar charts and learn how bar charts are used to interpret and organize data.

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Our Interpreting and Representing Data (Grades 1-2) lesson plan presents graphs and helps students understand why we use them. Organizing data into a graph helps us to see the information quickly and be able to interpret or make predictions about the data. Parts of a graph, including the x- and y-axis, are explained as part of the lesson. During this lesson, students are asked to create several different graphs and answer questions about them in order to demonstrate their understanding of the lesson.

At the end of the lesson, students will be able to organize, represent, and analyze data in a bar chart.

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Dear Data Lesson 1: An Introduction to Data

Download the unit lesson plan, worksheet templates and sample data in  Word  or  PDF

Download the slides as  PowerPoint  or  PDF

Return to main ‘Dear Data’ resource

Lesson 1 Learning Intentions

• What is  Data Science
• What is data science used for in the real world
• Why do we look for more depth in our data
• How do we get more depth to our data collection
• Pen/pencil & paper
• Data Collection worksheet

Lesson 1 – Main Activity

The main activity is split into 2 sections:

Asking Questions: This aligns to the Problem step of  PPDAC the data problem solving framework.

Collecting Data: This aligns to the Plan step of  PPDAC the data problem solving framework.

The slides contain several pair/group activities including:

• Slide 12: Developing in depth questions
• Slide 14: Develop the main question and extra depth questions on the topic of media use
• Slide 16: Develop the main question and extra depth questions about a book

0-8 minutes: What is data science (vocabulary questions of definition collection, interrogation, and presentation) and What is it used for

8-20 minutes: Water example (Q can you tell me something with the data on the board? Is the person getting enough to drink, can they be more environmentally friendly …)

20-40 minutes: Writing Qs in a group come up with as many questions as possible on the task on the board, the first task follows on from the previous discussions

40-50 minutes: Explain homework task and start on writing depth questions on homework sheet, check students understand task

Homework activity

The final slide details homework to be completed before the next lesson. The data the learners will collect is needed as part of lesson 2. The final part of lesson 1 is helping learners define their questions and complete the template question table in the Data Collection Worksheet.

Grade 7 Mathematics Module: Presentation of Data

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the Real-Life Problems that can be Solved by Statistics. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. However, the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module contains a single lesson:

• Lesson 1 – Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Line Graph, Histogram and Ogive

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. use appropriate graphs to represent organized ungrouped data: pie chart, bar graph, line graph; and

2. use appropriate graphs to represent organized grouped data: histogram and ogive.

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Teaching Data Analysis with a Fun Data Collection Lesson

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Use a class Trash-ket Ball Challenge to make your upper elementary or middle school data and statistics unit more fun!  This fun data collection activity will get your students up and moving while learning about variability and creating a variety of data displays.  

This lesson is right for you if you teach 4th, 5th, or 6th grade math!

Data Collection Lesson Materials

This lesson needs just a few common supplies:

• Trash can or other basket
• Ball of paper or ball
• Masking tape
• Measuring Tape
• Templates from the lesson (Get it sent to your inbox for free at the end of this post!)

Preparing your Data Collection Lesson

Place an empty trash can—or any other type of container that your students can throw their “trash-ket balls” into—in an area for each group.  You may want to place it next to a wall so that the ball can rebound into the container.

This activity can be done as a whole class, but to keep students engaged, you may want to have several stations so students can work in groups and not have to wait as long for their turn.

Place a mark on the ground at an equal distance for each group.  You want the students to be far enough back to have to toss the “trash-ket ball” and not just place it in, but close enough to be able to make at least some shots.  Approximately 3 to 5 feet may be a good choice for your class.

Make a “trash-ket ball” for each group.  A “trash-ket ball can be made by simply wadding up a piece of paper into a ball.  Tape can also be rolled around it a little to give it some more weight.

Each student will take a turn throwing the ball into the container.  They will get 10 tries and should record how many times out of the 10 tries they made a basket.

The Lesson Plan

Ask:  What does a basketball challenge have to do with math?

Listen to the students’ replies of ways that basketball and math are related.  You can make a list on an anchor chart.

Ask: We are going to play a game like basketball in class today.  We will have different challenges.  Do you think everyone will do exactly the same on each challenge, or will each student do differently?

Listen to the students’ responses.  They will most likely say that everyone will perform differently.  Emphasize that there will be many different responses and that each one is important for the activities to work.

Demonstrate Activity 1—Super Shots.  Break the students into groups to complete the fun data collection activity.

Complete Activity 1—Super Shots.  Have students complete the challenge and have the students mark their total by placing a dot on the plot that represents their total in the challenge.

Use the dot plot to draw conclusions from the graph using the Analyzing Super Shots page.

Do at least one more additional activity, whichever is appropriate for your grade level.  

Analyze the additional challenges using the included pages.  Check for student understanding of not only the creation of the plots and graphs, but also for the ability analyze the data meaningfully.

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How to Present a Lesson Plan

First days are always exciting, and expectation builds up about the contents of the task ahead, especially if you’re starting a class as a student or professor. This interaction will be significant because it will establish and define the subjects to be covered and the set of expectations flowing from the instructor towards the audience. 

Perhaps you are ready to begin your career as a teacher and need some guidance; otherwise, you are a seasoned instructor searching for a refresher in your program. No matter which of the above you represent, the truth of the matter is that you are probably seeking a better way to introduce the subjects you’ll be teaching to your students. 

What is a lesson plan? 

A lesson plan will be the set of subject matter materials you will be teaching during a specific timeframe. The lesson plan should be an index that students can constantly consult to understand better the parts of the learning journey they will go through during each session. 

Teachers and professors should have a lesson plan template that happens in every session. This is different from a syllabus because, in the latter case, the whole curriculum of the program will be laid out; however, for each lesson, there should be one individual lesson plan example to guide the instructor in the set timeframe. 

When building the materials for the class or lesson’s attention, it’s always essential to share elements like the purpose or rules that guide the learning process . This article will explore the best way to present a lesson plan and drive a learning session successfully from the instructor or professor’s view. 

How to write a lesson plan 

Education nowadays guides different sorts of students and target specific learning needs. Therefore, it’s important and relevant to understand how lesson plans can change and be varied to truly implement the best learning path for your students. Once you have this part figured out, the next step is to understand how you will transmit the information and use a PowerPoint Presentation to simplify creating and presenting a lesson plan to your students. 

Lesson plans will comprise several different sections that will clarify the first questions students can have: How long will the course be? Will it be an online course ? What will be the main objectives? Which subjects will be discussed along with the class? 

1. Introduction 

As the lesson begins, it’s essential to place a brief yet descriptive introduction about what the session will cover. A good practice is to create a catchy title for each lesson to have an overall understanding of the information they will be receiving.

Example: Digital Marketing Basics: Industry background, historical review years 1980-2010. In this session, we will cover the birth of digital marketing, including all the touchpoints that shaped today’s industry. 

2. Audience

If your class is a one-time-only or recurring session, or even a blended learning journey, it’s essential to explain to your students who this class is for; this will allow them to calibrate their expectations about the matter to be taught ahead. 

Example: This lesson is directed to professionals who work in traditional marketing, business owners, or communication specialists seeking to have a profound understanding of how digital marketing came to be. 

3. Lesson Objectives 

This piece is critical because it will allow the students to assess the intention of each lesson. When thinking about the objectives, it’s vital to consider the acquired skills we expect our students to have at the end of the class. Like any other goals in life or business, each one should be actionable and measurable, meaning after each class, students should be able to use what they have learned and put into action the concepts. 

Example : Understand and be able to create a timeline framework of reference to explain the story of the Internet.

4. Materials 

Suppose the lesson requires using any specific materials, physical or not, including any software or hardware necessary. In that case, it´s important to list or include within the lesson plan so students can set clear expectations on what they might require. This is particularly important if the session you will be delivering requires them beforehand to bring anything. 

Example : 

• Computer 
• Scratch paper 

5. Learning Activities 

We´ve covered all the logistics by this point; however, now we need to start sharing the actual activities during the lesson. Ideally, this is a play-by-play of how each activity will guide the lesson towards the already established objectives. To add the list of learning activities that will be helpful for your students, take into account how all of them align with each goal and the requirements students need. 

Make sure that you add variety to the activities that you are proposing, go ahead and research trends of how many other teachers or professors, students will appreciate your search to engage them in learning. 

Also, consider how much time they will take so that you can note it in the next section. 

• Create a timeline on the wall with the most important moments of digital marketing history, including creation of social media, mainstream of email, etc.

Time periods

Pairing each learning activity with a specific timeframe will be useful both for instructors and students. Make sure you calculate a reasonable amount of time for each activity and list it within the lesson plan so everyone can set correct expectations. Assigning time slots for each exercise will also help students and teachers stay on track with the lesson and not waste valuable time invested in learning.

Example : Creation of a timeline – 45 min

How to present a lesson plan 

We have now listed the components of the lesson plan structure, everything looks beautiful in the draft, but now we need to start planning how we will present the program to the students. This part is challenging because you have to choose a template that makes sense for you and will be helpful for your students to understand.

A PowerPoint presentation is a great way to showcase all the contents of the lesson plan, however, the trick is to decide how you want to structure it.

Lesson Plan Design

By this point, you’ve structured a lesson plan template that can go through any test. Nevertheless, creating the materials to accompany it can be a key in the commitment generates between the students and the professor.

Design and Style

Before adding any text to your presentation template , think about the requirements you have: Does the academic institution where you work require the use of logos? Do you have to follow any visual guidelines? This might be important for the cohesiveness of your presentation.

It’s essential to think about how you would like to present the lesson plan. You may want to keep it simple and have a 1 pager and talk through it to understand your students fully, or perhaps you need to create one full presentation where every slide will be a relevant piece of information. Let’s explore this a bit further. 

One Pager Lesson Plan 

If your style is more towards simplicity, this is a great solution: succinct, minimalistic, and straight to the point. You can complete a one-page lesson plan with bullets of the relevant data and send it out to students. A great advantage of this format is that you can either send it as a PDF or even as a single image (JPG or PNG), exporting it directly from PowerPoint. 

One significant advantage is that your students will only have to check for one source by choosing this simple format when revising the lesson during the class or afterward. 

Several pages lesson plan 

Almost like a syllabus, a more extended presentation will include several slides so you can include the information in different formats. 

For example, you can use the first slide to include the lesson title; afterward, a new slide can define the purpose or introduction of the lesson. In the upcoming slides, you can include materials, contents, and even ad charts or similar to explain how grades will be affected by each lesson’s assignments on the upcoming slides. 

Text in the presentation 

It’s always good to follow the reliable practices of presentations and include the necessary information without overwhelming students. Don’t add an excessive amount of text to one slide; actually, make sure that every piece of data is helpful for students to plan their time both during and after class. 

However, if you will be sending out the presentation to your students before reviewing it, consider that they will be using it for their reference to follow through with your lesson. So make sure all the information is easy to read and accessible. 

Additional elements 

Learners of all sorts have become increasingly visual, so don’t be afraid to add infographics, images, photographs, icons or any other elements to make your lesson plan presentation more appealing visually. 

Final Words 

Remember the lesson plan presentation will be the first approach your students will have with the subject matter. Take your time, enjoy the process, and create comprehensive and attractive lesson plan slides that will inspire your students to have thoughtful and deep learning. 

1. 1-Slide Lesson Plan PowerPoint Template

Create a simple and minimalist one-pager lesson plan for your academic uses, course planning, and even as student handouts, with this eye-catching PowerPoint template. 

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