Objective
By the end of this lesson, Shawn will be able to represent data in a range of forms and understand how to interpret the information presented.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencils or colored markers
- Ruler
No prior knowledge needed for this lesson.
Activities
- Create a bar graph: Have Shawn think of his favorite fruits and draw a bar graph to represent the number of each fruit.
- Collect data: Ask Shawn to survey family members on their favorite colors and create a pie chart to display the results.
- Make a pictograph: Have Shawn choose a topic (e.g., favorite animals) and draw a pictograph using pictures to represent the data.
Talking Points
- Quotation: "Data can be shown in different ways, like graphs and charts. They help us understand information easily."
- Quotation: "A bar graph uses bars to show data. The taller the bar, the more of that item there is."
- Quotation: "A pie chart looks like a circle. Each slice represents a different piece of data, like different colors."
- Quotation: "A pictograph uses pictures to show data. Each picture can represent a certain amount of something."
- Quotation: "When we represent data, it helps us see patterns and make comparisons between different pieces of information."