601 + 602 Graphing 

 

A line graph is usually used to demonstrate how something changes over time.

 

1. Click the link to the right and watch the Brain Pop video to learn how to read and create line graphs.

                The username and password are both: stdavids

 

2. Use what you learn from the video to fill in the front of your notes worksheet. (Use your binder if you forget IV and DV.)

3. Answer the questions on the back to practice reading a line graph.

4. Read the information below.

5. Complete the independent practice

 

The way you make your own line graph is very similar to making a bar graph.

 

     1. Make the outline of your graph. Remember the left side of the data table is the X axis, the right side is the Y axis.

     2. Plot the dots on the line graph.

     3. Connect the dots with a straight line. See examples below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                           Make sure the scale is always evenly spaced. -->

 

If you are having trouble with any part of the worksheet,

you can download the powerpoint and use it to help you:

 

 

 

 

 

Independent practice: Download the graphing worksheet to the below. Answer questions on loose graphing paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Extension: Complete the following options in any order you choose:

 

       1. Look at your grades on Jupiter (either marking period 1 or 2, if there are enough grades for 2). Create a line graph using that information.

 

       2. Go to your Social Studies country at the CIA World Fact Book. Find information, and create either a bar graph or line graph, depending on the type of information. For instance, GDP would be a line graph because it measures change over time. Age structure would be a bar graph because it's comparing the number of people living at each age.

 

       3. Choose a different topic you're interested in and find data on the topic. Create either a line graph or a bar graph, whichever makes the most sense. For example, you could compare how many hours of TV people watch around the world.

 

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