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Bad Graphs Lesson
HS Science
Created on October 17, 2023
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Transcript
Bad Graphs Lesson
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Other Resources
Click here for article
Buzzfeed article
Click here for the video
TED-EdVideo
Click the +s for warm up questions about each type or graph
Warm-Up
Optional:Workbook with notes on graphs as a reference
Materials
Warm-Up - line graph
How many wolves were there on Isle Royale in 1990? Hint:
- Orient yourself with the graph
- Check what the question is asking
- Find the information on the X-axis
- Follow the to the Y-axis
Other Resources
Website
Website
Website
Bad Graphs made by scientists
How to make a good graph
Bad Graphs and why they are bad
Misleading Graphs: Real Life Examples
How many hamsters are there as pets in our classroom? Hint:
- Orient yourself with the graph
- Check what the question is asking
- Find the information on the X-axis
- Follow the to the Y-axis
Warm-Up Bar Graph
Source: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/04/08/300620654/this-pie-chart-is-delicious-and-statistically-sound
Warm-Up Pie Chart
What is the most popular type of pie? What is the least popular type of pie? Click the graph for Full Screen