Graphing+and+Character+Ed-Garten


 * Graphing & Respect Lesson Plan for Christine Garten**


 * This activity helps reveal the uniqueness of your class through a series of graphing exercises.**

First design and laminate a large, simple bar graph. Then for each graphing activity, use wipe-off markers to program the graph and record information. At the end of each exercise, wipe away the programming and the graph is ready to be used again. Suggestions for graphing include: new and returning students, numbers of siblings, transportation to and from school, numbers (kinds) of pets, favorite sports, hair (eye) colors, favorite colors, and the list is limitless.

Once all of the data has been gathered and recorded on the large bar graph, transfer the information to the smaller graph with your classes help. When the transparency graph is completed, photocopy the results by placing a sheet of blank paper over the back of the graph. Compile the photocopies into a class booklet titled “Our Class.” Encourage students to take turns talking the booklet home and sharing with their families.
 * To extend each activity,** create an overhead transparency of a simple bar graph.

Respect Discuss differences among classmates and the importance of respecting those differences. Have students point out ways they are the same and ways they are different from their classmates. Assist them is drawing the conclusion that although we are all different, we all deserve to be treated with respect.
 * Character Education Component:**


 * Assessment:** Grades can be given for both graphing and character education.

**2. Collect and organize data into charts using tally marks.** **3. Display data in picture graphs with units of 1 and bar graphs with** **intervals of 1.** **4. Read and interpret charts, picture graphs and bar graphs as sources** **of information to identify main ideas, draw conclusions, and make** **predictions.**
 * Ohio Academic Content Standards:**
 * Data Analysis and Probability Standard**