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1. Graphs V. Martinez 
2. Essential Question In what ways do we use graphs to solve problems in our daily lives?
 
3. Line Plot organizes data 
4. Ages of People in an apartment building. 
5. Bar Graph A bar graph is used to compare amounts.  
 
6. Pictograph A pictograph uses pictures or symbols to represent an assigned amount of data. 
A pictograph takes the form of a bar graph.  
7. Advantages of a pictograph A pictograph is easy to read.
2. They show trends in data clearly.
3. They are fun to use. 
8. Disadvantages of a pictographs It may be difficult to find a symbol or picture to represent the data. 
2. The key can be confusing to read. 3.  A pictograph can be difficult to make.  
9. Line Graph A line graph is used to show change over time.
You can use a line graph to look for trends and to make predictions. 
10. Temperature Line Graph 
11. Click here to see more about line graphs http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/line.html  
13. Draw the L Box2. Put the title. Average Yearly Rainfall
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L________________________
 
14. 3. Label the x and y axis Average Yearly Rainfall
10l
8  l
6  l
4  l
2  l
0  L________________________
       1995   1996   1997   1998    1999         
Average Rainfall
 
15. Add the data by placing dots.  Average Yearly Rainfall
10l  	   x	
8  l   x
6  l                         x       
4  l
2  l                                      x
0  L_______________________x_
       1995   1996   1997   1998    1999         
Average Rainfall
 
17. Draw a line graph. Temperatures In NY City
Day 1        43° F
Day 2       53° F
Day 3       35° F
Day 4       57° F
Day 5       59° F
Day 6       67° F 
 
18. Compare your graph. 
19. Use the data to make a line graph. Sam's Weight
Month		Weight in Kg
January			49
February		54
March			61
April			69
May			73  
20. The graph is easier to read than the table.What do you notice about Sams weight?