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Bad Graphs Lesson
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Bad Graphs Lesson

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Created on October 17, 2023

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Bad Graphs Lesson

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Click the +s for warm up questions about each type or graph

Warm-Up

Optional:Workbook with notes on graphs as a reference

Materials

Warm-Up - line graph

How many wolves were there on Isle Royale in 1990? Hint:

  1. Orient yourself with the graph
  2. Check what the question is asking
  3. Find the information on the X-axis
  4. Follow the to the Y-axis
Click the graph for Full Screen

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How many hamsters are there as pets in our classroom? Hint:

  1. Orient yourself with the graph
  2. Check what the question is asking
  3. Find the information on the X-axis
  4. Follow the to the Y-axis

Warm-Up Bar Graph

Source: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/04/08/300620654/this-pie-chart-is-delicious-and-statistically-sound

Warm-Up Pie Chart

What is the most popular type of pie? What is the least popular type of pie? Click the graph for Full Screen

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