Session Goal
Students complete their bar graph using Session 7 tally chart data, write one conclusion sentence, assemble the Class Data Book, and celebrate becoming data scientists. Every student's page goes in the book — no one is left out.
Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 0–5 | Hook: flip through a real data book (or sample pages) |
| 5–12 | Review: tally chart → bar graph connection |
| 12–30 | Draw bar graph from Session 7 tally chart |
| 30–38 | Write conclusion sentence using sentence frame |
| 38–44 | Design data book cover page |
| 44–47 | Brain Break: data dance celebration |
| 47–50 | Assemble Class Data Book + celebration! |
Vocabulary Review (All 8 Sessions)
Datainformation we collect and count
Surveyasking many people the same question
Tallymarks to count quickly in groups of 5
Bar graphpicture that shows data with bars
Most / Leasthighest and lowest bars
Comparelook at two things side by side
Samplethe group we asked (not everyone)
Resultswhat we found out from our data
Bar Graph Drawing Guide (Post This on Board)
1Look at your tally chart from Session 7. Find the totals for each answer choice.
2Draw two lines: one going up (y-axis) and one going across (x-axis).
3Write numbers on the y-axis going up: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
4Write your answer choices along the bottom (x-axis).
5For each answer, count its total and draw a bar that tall. Use a ruler!
6Color each bar a different color.
7Write a title at the top of your graph.
8Check: does each bar height match the number in your tally chart?
The worksheet has a pre-drawn grid — students only need to draw bars, label axes, and add a title. Reduces frustration significantly.
Sentence Frame Poster (Write on Board)
"My question was ___ and I found out that ___."
"The most popular answer was ___ with ___ votes."
"I was surprised that ___ because ___."
"Next time I would ask ___."
Students pick ONE sentence frame. Drawing a picture conclusion is also accepted — see ND tips.
Brain Break (min 44) — Data Dance
- Call out a data word from the vocab list
- Students make up a move for that word
- E.g., "TALLY!" → students make a slashing motion with arm
- "BAR GRAPH!" → students stretch arms up like a tall bar
- "SURVEY!" → students pretend to ask a question to their neighbor
- Repeat 4–5 words, keep it fast and fun
Assembling the Class Data Book
📌 Collect all student bar graph pages
📌 Add cover page (students can decorate theirs)
📌 Bind with staples, binder rings, or a folder
📌 Place it where the class can read it
📌 Every student's page is included — no exceptions
📌 If a student didn't finish, include a partial page
📌 Read 2–3 pages aloud together as a class
📌 Let students point to their own page proudly
📌 Optional: share with another class or parents
Non-Verbal + Alternate Completion Options
- Student draws bars without labeling — that counts
- Student colors a pre-labeled bar graph teacher prepares
- Student dictates conclusion sentence to teacher/aide
- Student draws a picture instead of writing conclusion
- Cover page can be illustrated only — no words required
ND-Friendly Instructor Notes
- Sentence frame always visible — on board + on worksheet. Never remove it until every student has written their sentence.
- Pre-drawn graph grid — the worksheet grid is already ruled so students only draw bars. Removes axis-drawing as a barrier.
- Honor drawing as conclusion — a student who draws their finding instead of writing it has still demonstrated data understanding. Accept it fully.
- Every page goes in the book — partial, messy, or minimally completed pages are included without exception. Belonging matters more than perfection.
- Celebrate every contribution — at assembly, say each student's name as you add their page. This 5 seconds of recognition is significant.
- Closure ritual — end with "We are data scientists!" as a class call-and-response. Simple, memorable, identity-affirming.
Supplies
Pencils + colored pencils or crayons
Session 8 worksheets (1 per student)
Session 7 tally chart (students bring their own)
Rulers
Stapler or binder rings for class book
Cover page template (optional)
Optional: stickers for celebration
Closing — Class Call-and-Response
Teacher says:
"We asked a question..."
Class: "We're curious!"
Teacher says:
"We collected data..."
Class: "We're scientists!"
Teacher says:
"We are..."
Class: "DATA SCIENTISTS!"