Introduction
Have you ever seen a line graph? Did you ever wonder how it was made? Well you've come to the right place! Today we will explore how to read and create your own line graph.
A line graph is a great and easy way to display data that has happened over a period of time.
Enjoy the activity and have fun!
Task
Each group will be responsible for reviewing the web links about line graphs. Each group will construct a line graph from data collected from a weather website. Each group will then present their line graph and have the class answer 3 questions about the data they collected.
Materials Needed:
Laptop
Poster Board
Ruler
Pencils
Magic Markers
Paper
Decorating tools (i.e: stickers, stencils etc.)
Process
Day 1
Each student will say a letter from A-D. The students will match their letter and form the group.
Each group will chose a letter from a basket. The number chosen will correspond to which data will be used for their line graph.
The students will then retrieve a laptop and begin reviewing the following videos on how to create a line graph.
Now click on line graphs to start the first activity. For more activities click on the word practice .
Now it's time to think of a cool name for the group presentation!
Day 2
THE FUN BEGINS!
Click on www.accuweather.com. This is the site your group will use to collect the data for the line graph. After the website is open, type Allentown, PA in the search box and select GO. Once the screen with today's temperature appears, select Month. You will remain in Month view to collect your data.
Take a minute to explore the different navigation buttons to get familiar with the site. Also pay close attention to your particular assignment to ensure your group records the correct data.
Now it's time to right down your group's specific data on a separate piece of paper. There are a lot of numbers to look at in one month, so take your time and double check your work. Remember you can change the view if your group finds the calendar view difficult to read.
Once your data is collected, START DRAWING!
Use a ruler to create straight neat lines and a pencil to minimize mistakes.
Forgot what a line graph looks like? It's perfectly OK! Just review the videos and activities from the previous day.
Day 3
Today you will finish decorating, finalize your line graph and create 3 questions to ask the class about the data your group presented.
Now it's time give your presentations!!
Remember to have fun and participate!!
Evaluation
This is how your work will be evaluated.
| Poor 1 |
Developing 2 |
Qualified 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
Score |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line Graph Poster | The graph is missing all standard components, hard to read, no decoration. | The graph is missing 3-4 standard components, some parts hard to read, has minimal decoration. | The graph is missing 1-2 standard components, easy to read, has basic decoration. | The graph has all necessary components, easy to read, well decorated | |
| Class Presentation | Group showed no understanding of the lesson, unable to clearly explain graph, did not have 3 questions, only one person presented the data. | Group showed basic understanding of the lesson, able to explain graph with assistance, only prepared 1 question, 1-2 members presented the data. | Group was knowledgeable of the lesson, able to explain graph with little assistance, only prepared 2 questions, 2-3 members presented the data. | Group showed expertise of the lesson, able to clearly explain graph with no assistance, prepared 3 questions, all members presented data. | |
| Group Participation | 1 group member engaged in the assignment. | 1-2 group members engaged in the assignment. | 2-3 group members engaged in the assignment. | All group members actively engaged in the assignment. | |
| Time Management | Group did not complete the daily tasks. | Group completed a some of the daily tasks with 1-2 tasks remaining. | Group completed a majority of the daily tasks with 1 task remaining. | Group completed all daily tasks. |
Conclusion
Over the past 3 days the students learned what a line graph represents and how to collect data and draw their own line graph.
Line graphs are an easy way to read data collected and can be used in everyday life.
I hoped you enjoyed the lesson!!
