Pets

Elementary, Research

Animals

2

Students will be put into groups of six. Each group will record what animal/pet each student has in that group. Students may only choose one pet each to record. Each group will enter these scores into an excel data base with assistance from instructor, then the instructor will graph the results of the entire class.

This activity follows our unit on animals, and introduces students to collecting data and reporting the results.

These activities introduce students to collecting data and reporting results.

Introduction: (5 minutes)
Do you have any pets?
What kind of pets are they?
Do your classmates have the same kind of pets as you?

During this activity, we will be getting into groups of six. I would like each student to think of just one pet they have, we will be sharing in groups. Then, we will write down how many animals people have in each group. After we have collected and written down this information, students will input data with help from the teacher. The teacher will then graph how many animals there are in the whole class, and you can see how many pets we have!

Procedure: (30 minutes)
1. Students will be divided up into groups.
2. Charts for data collection will be handed out, one for each group.
3. Students will mark down one animal each they have.
4. Students will report back to teacher.
5. Teacher will collect data, and help students input each sheet into one chart.
6. Students will observe the teacher as she makes a graph.
7. Students will examine the graph, and data collected.

Summary Activity: (5 minutes)
Students will participate in group discussion as to what animal was most common, least common, and why they think they rated that way.

Students who are more advanced may collect additional data from other groups, and work on graphing in groups. Students who may find this activity difficult may also be partnered up with more advanced students.

Students will work collaboratively. Students will work in groups of 6.

1 class period. 40 Min. per class.

• Technology resources:
  Excel
• The number of computers required is 1.

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Students will be evaluated using the "Pet Rubric."
This assignment is worth 12 points.