Line+Graph

I will then show the students a sample of a line graph that I created with the website []. “A line graph uses a line to show how something changes over a period of time.” The students will be responsible for creating their own line graph with this website as well. Next, using [] I will discuss the parts of a line graph with the students (title, scale, label, points, line). After the students view my video I will then explain to the students that they will be creating a line graph based on the height growth of their lima bean plant each day from their science lesson. The students will record the height of the lima bean plant in a Google Spreadsheet before creating the line graph. Then, after completing their line graphs the students will use @http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/ to briefly explain their line graph and show the class how tall their lima bean plant grew Students will work in pairs to complete the activities. Finally, the pair will create a quiz asking questions about their line graph []. They will then post all of their materials onto the class blog [] /.
 * Fourth Grade - Math **
 * Benchmark/Standard: **__ [|Data] Analysis and Probability: __ Represent and interpret data using tables, bar graphs, and line graphs.
 * Overview: ** The students will communicate what a line graph requires. The students will create a line graph to show the changes in height of their lima bean plant.
 * Directions: ** First, we will have a class discussion about graphs. During the class discussion I would make sure the students have an understanding of graphs. For example, I would discuss the purpose of each type of graph and the needed vocabulary. “Why would you use a graph to display the data in a table?” “Can you think of why you would use one type of graph instead of another?”


 * Samples: **

Sample Spreadsheet

Sample Graph Sample Screencast-o-matic Video Sample Quiz

The students will be graded based on this rubric.