5th Grade Tally Charts And Bar Charts Lesson Plan Example (Math)

Topic: Tally Charts and Bar Charts

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to create tally charts and bar charts from data collected outside.
• Students will be able to analyze the data and make conclusions about the information they have collected.

Materials

• Tally chart paper
• Chart pencils
• Bar chart paper
• Bar chart pencils

Warm-up

• Review what a tally chart is and its purpose. Ask students to give examples of things that could be counted and tallied.
• Show students an example of a simple tally chart and ask them to explain what they see and what it might represent.

Direct Instruction

• Review the difference between a tally chart and a bar chart.
• Demonstrate how to create a simple bar chart using the data collected from the insects.
• Ask students to brainstorm ideas for how they could present their data in a more creative way, such as using different colors or shapes.

Guided Practice:

• Have students work in pairs or small groups to create their own tally or bar charts using the data they collected.
• Walk around the room and provide assistance as needed.

Independent Practice:

• Have students use their tally charts and bar charts to create a class graph showing the total number of insects found by each group.
• Encourage students to share their findings with the class and discuss the results.

Closure

• Review the steps for making tally charts and bar charts.
• Discuss the importance of using charts to visualize data and how they can help us to see patterns and trends.

Assessment

• Observe the students and give feedback on their progress in counting and using tally and bar charts to represent their data.
• Review the students' independent practice project and give feedback on their ability to use tally and bar charts to represent their data.