Graphing in Science

This is NOT a graph!! It’s a data table. A grid that includes information - What information can you get from this data table? Favorite Color Grade level Red Blue Green Yellow Other 6 29 18 10 5 38 7 35 21 8 17 19 15 12 37

We are going to concentrate on 2 types of graphs in Science:

Both types of graphs have an X and a Y axis. X Axis Both types of graphs have an X and a Y axis.

Types of Graphs Include: Bar Graph: to compare

What are some examples of experiments where comparison is used?

Line Graph: When time is used

What are some examples of experiments where time is used?

When making a graph, think every time! SLANT

Scale Must be evenly spaced

Labels % of vehicles Type of vehicle

Accuracy: Usually you are transferring data from a data table, so make sure you copy the information correctly!

Neatness: Take your time and take pride in your work Use a ruler If I can’t read it, you get to do it again!

Title: Put a title on your graph so we know what it’s about! Acceleration of a bicycle rider

When making a graph, think every time! SLANT

Whats wrong with these graphs?

Tools used by employees

Average Temperature in 2010 38 35 32 30 29 25 15 14 13 12 11 10 5 4 3 2 1 Temperature in Celsius Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Aprl May Jun Jul Months

When making a graph, think every time! Your Turn! SLANT

Using your whiteboard, create a graph using this data. TEMPERATURES IN NY CITY DAY TEMPERATURE DEGREES FAHRENHEIT 1 35 2 50 3 52 4 32 5 59 6 67

Using your whiteboard, create a graph using this data. Water Temperatures at Various Depths WATER DEPTH (meters) TEMPERATURE (Degrees Celsius) 50 18 75 15 100 12 150 5 200 4