Session 3: Trends Over Time
Learn to read line graphs, spot trends (up, down, flat), and make simple predictions about what might happen next.
Your Progress
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Read line graphs showing data over time
- Identify trends: increasing, decreasing, and stable
- Make simple predictions based on observed trends
- Understand that trends do not guarantee the future
Why This Matters
Trends help us see the direction things are moving. Understanding them helps you predict, plan, and make sense of a changing world.
Session Lessons
Reading Line Graphs
Learn the parts of a line graph and how to extract information from data shown over time.
~30 minutes Activity
Spotting Trends
Learn to identify and describe three types of trends: increasing, decreasing, and stable.
~30 minutes Discussion
Making Predictions
Use trends to make reasonable predictions about what might happen next. But learn why predictions are not certainties.
~30 minutes Activity
Trends Around You
Discover trends in your daily life — weather, growth, school performance, and the world around you.
~30 minutes Discussion