Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Participate in activities to analyze information represented
graphically.
3-5
Focus on combinations, a
subject related to the probability-and-statistics strand of mathematics.
Pre-K-2
Collect data and display it with tally marks,
pictographs, bar graphs, and glyphs.
6-8, 9-12
In this lesson,
students explore the concept of genetics and inheritance. The lesson focuses on
sickle cell anemia, a genetic disease that is dependent on a recessive
trait. Students will perform data collection and analysis of the probability
of a child of two sickle trait parents inheriting sickle cell anemia. To do
this, they play a game that models how the inheritance of a disease works from
parents’ genes. Later, students construct family trees with probability to
determine the genotypes of family members.
Pre-K-2
Consider how this estimation activity provides
an opportunity for the student with Down's Syndrome to participate.
Pre-K-2
Work in groups to share ideas.
Pre-K-2
Collect
and sort data using objects, pictures, and symbols. Pre-K-2
Through
the course of the lessons, students are exposed to algebra, measurement, and data
analysis concepts.3-5
C
ollect
and display data in a variety of ways, beginning with tallies and pictographs. 3-5
Create and use menus in a meaningful way.
