Data Collection Form

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Subject
Chart This!
Science
Social
This activity will involve collecting data and then charting/graphing the
Studies
information. Student teams will poll classmates on selected topics and
chart/graph the information to graphically show the results of their
research.
Materials/Supplies
Concept
Data Collection Form, pen/pencil, paper or poster board for charts,
markers, art supplies
Graphing
Charting
Activity
Divide the class into teams of three to four students.
Grade
Provide each team with “Data Collection Form” and ask them to select
Level
three to four (depending on number of team members) traits or
“favorites” on which to gather information. Ideas for traits or “favorites” is
Middle
included in the additional resources section of this activity.
Grades
Have teams poll each other and other class members to collect data.
National
Career
Ask teams to analyze their data and create a chart or graph fro each trait
Guidelines
or favorite they researched.
Goal
PS2
Conduct a class discussion about differences and preferences. Be sure
to discuss how we all have favorite colors, foods, TV shows, etc. that
Develop
career little or no value judgements with them and are freely accepted.
positive
However, some other “favorites” or traits have a value judgement placed
interpersonal
on them and are not accepted. For example, heritage and skin color
skills including
have let to prejudice and racism; purple hair and tattoos may lead to
respect for
discrimination. Discuss how these are just traits or personal choices
diversity
rather than something on which we should pass judgement.
Evaluation
Students will be evaluated on their data collection, graphs/charts, and
Type of
team participation.
Activity
Additional Resources
Team Activity
Possible traits might include hair color, eye color, number of siblings,
state in which they were born.
Possible favorites might include favorite color, food, television show, type
of music, computer game, Internet site, sport, leisure activity, time of day,
Related
etc.
Occupations
Sample Chart
Data Collector
Scientific
Trait: Eye color
# with trait
total
Researcher
Blue
lll
3
Mathematician
Brown
llll
4
Statistician
Green
l
1
Poll Taker

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