This set of activities is an introduction to data collection, checking data integrity, and data interpretation and analysis. Activities are framed around key geometry and algebra concepts and are designed for students to gather and analyze geographic and mathematical information about their school and community. Organization and Planning Students work in small groups to collect information for this data set. Students discuss different methods of gathering accurate measurements.
Groups display the data set they are investigating using presentation software or posters.
Previewing Activities Use a map grid system to locate a feature on a map. Use latitude and longitude to locate a feature on a map. Introduce the method of reading latitudes and longitude. Review the concept of perimeter and how to measure for it. Review the concept of area and how to calculate it for common geometric figures.