Lesson Plan
Data Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will learn to design and use a simple data collection sheet by creating surveys, gathering classroom information, and recording results accurately.
Collecting and organizing data helps students develop scientific inquiry skills, reinforces math concepts like counting and categorizing, and promotes critical thinking by interpreting findings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Data Collection Sheets
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Independent Activity
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Cool-Down
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Data Detectives
Learning Objectives
What Is Data?
Parts of a Data Collection Sheet
Guided Practice
Independent Activity
Reflection and Cool-Down
Great Job, Data Detectives!

Worksheet


Reading


Cool Down

