Ryan Demers

ED 586
Native American Math Lesson Plan
February 10, 2016

Title: Native American Population By The Numbers

Grade Level: 3
Objectives: students will.

Be able to interpret numerical data

Represent numerical data visually in the form of a bar graph
Be able to draw conclusions about Native American populations based on the
data and graphs
Be able to point out which areas on a map have the highest populations of
Native Americans

Common Core Standard:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.B.3
Draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled bar graph to represent a data set with
several categories. Solve one- and two-step "how many more" and "how many less"
problems using information presented in scaled bar graphs.
Materials:

A copy of the data which represents the population of Native Americans in

different states for each student
The corresponding worksheet that connects to the data (which will serve as
the assessment)
Access to a computer for each student or each group of students in order to
create a graph regarding the data

Procedure:

Activate background knowledge of graphs and graphing, and review as

needed of how to read and interpret graphs.
Provide brief background knowledge of the history of Native American
relocation and the dwindling Native American population.
Pass out the data sheet and corresponding work page to every student.
Divide students into pairs or small groups and give each pair or group access
to a computer. Lead the students to the graph creating site.
https://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx?
ID=2856d52c1c6d4945810f3fcb23e5527b
Model for students how to input data and navigate around the technology
resource. Let the group of students finish creating the graph on their own.

Lead a classroom discussion about the findings. Go over any questions or

problems that students may have.
Select students to point out on a map which areas contain the highest
populations of Native Americans
Have students complete the work page as the individual practice.

Differentiation:
For lower level students, I would give them a smaller set of data to work with,
hopefully making the graphing assignment more doable for them. A smaller data set
may also make them feel less overwhelmed.
For students who need to be further challenged, I would have them create different
types of graphs, not just bar graphs which will be the focus of the initial lesson. I
can have them create line graphs, pictographs, and pie graphs. Perhaps I can give
them more than just ten states, to give them a greater challenge.
Assessments:
Students will be assessed based on their ability to successfully work together to
complete the graphs. The corresponding work page, which will be completed
individually, will also serve as a form of assessment.