| Summary
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Students will create graphs based on SC climatology
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| Lesson
Details |
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| Objectives: |
- The student will be able to read and interpret information in a chart.
- The student will be able to construct a graph from information in a chart.
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| Setting: |
Computer Lab and Multiple Computer Classroom |
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| Procedures: |
- Introduction of project and unit.
- Classroom instruction on various graphs (Use
textbook(s) – Math , SS,
or Reading - as guide or foundation.)
- Model for students the construction of line graphs, bar graphs, and pie
graphs. Provide a tutorial for students to practice skills. Classroom
or lab.
- Collect data from specified sites. Print or record information for future
reference. May be done in classroom or lab.
- Enter data into spreadsheet.
- Create appropriate graph. Print out.
- Students will share their publications with classmates, explaining and
interpreting the information.
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Technology
Specific Activity: |
- The student will use the Internet to find climatological information for
South Carolina.
- The student will learn how to create a spreadsheet using Microsoft
Works or Excel.
- The student will publish 2 graphs.
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| Assessment: |
The student will be graded based on a checklist or rubric.
See one example below. |
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Technology Skills
Student creates a spreadsheet
with at least 4 rows and columns.
Student employs data
to create at least 2 types of graphs.
Math Skills
The student correctly
represents data in a graph.
The student correctly
labels x and y-axis and includes a title.
The student reads and
interprets charts and graphs correctly.
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| State Standards
Addressed: |
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| Math
VI C |
Select and use a variety of representations for displaying
data.
- The student will collect, organize, construct, read, interpret,
and display a set of numerical data in a variety of forms…
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| Math VI D |
Construct, Read, and interpret tables, graphs, and charts.
- The student will read and interpret tables, graphs, and charts.
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| Math VII (Technology) (B) |
The student will develop basic technology
skills
- The student will select and use technology appropriate to
the task.
- Operate peripheral devices.
- The student will develop basic keyboarding skills.
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| Math VII (Technology) (C) |
The student will process,
store, retrieve, and transmit electronic information
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| Math VII (Technology) (D) |
The student will communicate through
application software
- Create simple databases and spreadsheets…
- Use local and worldwide network communication systems.
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| Materials |
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| Resources: |
Math and Social Studies textbooks, and the following web
sites–
http://water.dnr.state.sc.us/climate/sco/ann_mean_temps.html
Chart
http://water.dnr.state.sc.us/climate/sco/climate_sc.html
Front page links
http://water.dnr.state.sc.us/climate/sco/products/maps/counties/
countyfrm.html
County links
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| Software: |
Microsoft Works OR Excel |
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| Hardware: |
Printer |
