Session 5: Pictures That Tell Stories
Build bar charts, pictographs, and dot plots — by hand first. Learn that a good graph tells a story at a glance.
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Lessons 1-4
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Build a bar chart by hand using real data
- Create a pictograph with a clear key
- Read and compare different types of graphs
- Choose the right type of graph for your data
Why This Matters
A graph can communicate in seconds what a table takes minutes to explain. This session teaches you to turn numbers into visual stories.
Session Lessons
1
Building Bar Charts
Learn what bar charts are, when to use them, and build one by hand with your real survey data.
~30 minutes Activity
2
Making Pictographs
Create pictographs where pictures represent data. Learn why a clear key is essential.
~30 minutes Activity
3
Dot Plots and Line Plots
Learn to create dot plots that show how data is distributed along a number line.
~30 minutes Discussion
4
Choosing the Right Graph
Different data needs different graphs. Learn to pick the one that tells your story best.
~30 minutes Discussion