1. Chapter 11
Reading Graphics

2. What do you usually do when you see a graphic or map? Why?
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What do you usually do when you see a graphic or map? Why?

3. I. Finding Main Ideas in Graphics
Chapter 11 Outline
I. Finding Main Ideas in Graphics
Charts: Analyzing Concepts- Charts reduce and simplify information.
Graphs: Drawing on Data- Organize large amounts of data by showing and informing.
Maps: Physical Locations- Show where places are located.

4. Chapter 11 Vocabulary graphics caption bar graph units keys
legends
trends
data
table
headings
flowchart
timeline
bar graph
units
line graphs
map
special-purpose map
thematic map
political map
physical map
scale

5. Chapter 11
What kind of graphic is this? What is the main idea?

6. Chapter 11 What kind of graphic is this? What is the main idea?
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7. Chapter 11
What kind of graphic is this? What is the main idea?

8. Chapter 11 What kind of graphic is this? What is the main idea?
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10. Using Graphics to Organize Information
Chapter 11
LEARNING TIP:
Using Graphics to Organize Information
Have you ever used graphics to study? Why or why not?

11. Chapter 11
REFLECTION
It is said that a picture (like a graphic) is worth 1000 words. Do you agree? Why or why not?