Session 4: Building Bar Graphs
Turn your data into bar graphs using blocks, paper strips, or colored squares.
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Lessons 1-4
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Understanding what bar graphs show
- Building physical bar graphs with blocks
- Drawing bar graphs on paper
- Adding titles, labels, and number scales
Session Lessons
1
What Is a Bar Graph?
A bar graph uses bars to show how many. Taller bar = bigger number. Learn to read simple bar graphs.
~30 minutes Discussion
2
Building With Blocks
Stack blocks to make a real 3D bar graph! Each block = one count. Watch your data grow upward.
~30 minutes Activity
3
Bar Graphs on Paper
Draw a bar graph on paper or poster board. Use colored strips or colored squares for each bar.
~30 minutes Activity
4
Labels, Titles, and Numbers
A good bar graph needs a title, labels on each bar, and numbers on the side. Add them to yours!
~30 minutes Discussion