1. Graphing in Science

2. 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

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

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

5. Types of Graphs Include:
Bar Graph: to compare

6. What are some examples of experiments where comparison is used?

7. Line Graph: When time is used

8. What are some examples of experiments where time is used?

9. When making a graph, think every time!
SLANT

10. Scale
Must be evenly spaced

11. Labels
% of vehicles
Type of vehicle

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

13. 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!

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

15. When making a graph, think every time!
SLANT

16. Whats wrong with these graphs?

17. Tools used by employees

18. Average Temperature in 201038 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

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

22. 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

23. 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