| Oklahoma PASS Objectives Mathematics VI. Data Analysis A. Collect, sort, organize, and display data in charts, bar graphs, and tables (e.g., collect data on teeth lost and display results in a chart). B. Summarize and interpret data in charts, bar graphs, and tables. NPS Curriculum NPS Technology Students print a document. Students use the mouse to choose options in a menu. Students use a web browser, buttons and hypertext links. Students enter an internet address (URL) to access a web site. Students bookmark web sites. |
Description: Students will
collect, sort, and organize, data. They will present data
in bar graphs. Lesson : 1. Place students in groups of 3 or 4. 2. Using the following questions, have students
collect data from teachers or other students: 3. After data is collected, have students sort into categories (ex. pizza = pepperoni, sausage, cheese, etc.). 4. Go to the computer (choose 1 question to graph). 5. Open Internet Explorer or Navigator (Start > Common Programs > Internet Explorer or Navigator). 6. Type in the URL web address for the Create a Graph website http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/Graphing/
7. Bookmark the website (Favorites > Add to Favorites, or Bookmarks > Add Bookmark). 8. In the Select Type of Graph box pull down to choose Bar Graph. 9. Enter your graph information.
10. Scroll down and click on Create Printable Graph button.
11. Print your graph (File > Print).
NOTES: To extend this lesson have students use the same data to make a pie graph or a line graph. Online Resources
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