Math

Unit 1: Data, Graphs, and Numbers

Activity 15: Graphs with a Spin (GLEs:  34, 36, 37)

CC:  Have students construct spinners (tops) out of interlocking blocks or with paper and toothpicks, then spin their spinner ten times. Each time have them record how many seconds they spin. Using their data, ask them to construct a line graph to display the length of time of each spin.

Create A Graph

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/index.asp

Adjustable Spinner Game

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/spinner/index.html