| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Bar charts |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Bar Charts
Year 1 / Grade 1 (Ages 6-7)
Mathematics
20 Students
30 Minutes
This lesson aligns with the Common Core Mathematics Standards, specifically focusing on Data Representation and Interpretation.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Briefly explain what a bar chart is, its uses, and show examples on the whiteboard. |
| 2 | Group Exploration | 10 min | Divide students into small groups. Each group will discuss the printed data set provided. |
| 3 | Creating Bar Charts | 10 min | Guide students in creating a bar chart on chart paper using data from their group. |
| 4 | Interpretation | 3 min | Ask groups to interpret their bar chart, discussing what the highest and lowest values are. |
| 5 | Review & Wrap Up | 2 min | Summarize the lesson, highlighting key points about bar charts. |
Assign students to create a bar chart at home using data from their family, such as the number of pets, favorite fruits, or types of vehicles owned. Collect homework the next day for review without requiring presentations in class.