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Collecting Data: Asking Questions

Data: Picture Graphs

Day 91of 180
Week 19of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn how to create simple survey questions

2

Collect and organize data from classmates or family

3

Develop curiosity about gathering information

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 18:15

“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”

— Proverbs 18:15 (WEB)

Demonstrates the importance of asking questions and gathering information

📦 Materials Needed

  • Graph paper
  • Pencils
  • Sticky notes
  • BibleMouse data collection worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Introduce the concept of collecting data by asking fun, age-appropriate questions

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about money in our last lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain how asking good questions helps us learn about the world around us

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Questions help us understand people
  • Data can be collected about many interesting topics
  • Good questions are clear and easy to answer
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What kind of questions could we ask our family?
  • How might we record people's answers?
3Activity: Family Survey Challenge (12 min)
hands-on

Create and conduct a simple survey with family members

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose 3-4 fun questions to ask
  2. Write questions clearly on data collection sheet
  3. Interview family members and record their answers
  4. Prepare to create a picture graph tomorrow
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Ask 2 questions with yes/no answers

Challenge: Create more complex questions with multiple choice options

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about asking questions and collecting data

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a good survey question?
  • Why is it important to listen carefully when collecting data?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll turn our survey answers into a picture graph!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Data collection is an important math skill that helps children understand information gathering

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Help child phrase questions clearly
  • Encourage curiosity about different types of information
  • Make the activity fun and light-hearted
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might struggle with asking open-ended questions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to ask clear, simple questions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a survey about favorite BibleMouse activities
  • Interview neighbors about a simple topic
  • Make a family data collection poster

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