Lesson 1: Reading Line Graphs
About 30 minutes — Activity-based lesson
What You Will Learn
This lesson covers:
- Parts of a line graph: x-axis (time), y-axis (measurement), data points, connecting line
- Reading specific values at specific times
- What the slope of the line tells you
- Practice: read 5 line graphs and answer questions
Parts of a line graph: x-axis (time), y-axis (measurement), data points, connecting line
This section covers the key ideas about parts of a line graph: x-axis (time), y-axis (measurement), data points, connecting line. Discuss with your group or family and explore the concepts together.
Reading specific values at specific times
This section covers the key ideas about reading specific values at specific times. Discuss with your group or family and explore the concepts together.
What the slope of the line tells you
This section covers the key ideas about what the slope of the line tells you. Discuss with your group or family and explore the concepts together.
Practice: read 5 line graphs and answer questions
This section covers the key ideas about practice: read 5 line graphs and answer questions. Discuss with your group or family and explore the concepts together.
Check Your Understanding
1. What do the axes of a line graph typically show?
2. What does a steep line tell you?
3. What do the dots on a line graph represent?
4. Can a line graph show more than one thing?
Key Takeaways
- Parts of a line graph: x-axis (time), y-axis (measurement), data points, connecting line
- Reading specific values at specific times
- What the slope of the line tells you
- Practice: read 5 line graphs and answer questions