Graphs+and+Spreadsheets+DV

= **The assignment.** =
 * On MyOn read the following: **
 * **Lions and Tigers and Graphs! Oh, my!**
 * 1) **Read the book all the way through once and take the quiz at the end.**
 * 2) **Read the book through again slowly to find the answers to the questions below.**
 * 3) **Write the answers in complete sentences next to each question.**

What is a graph? What is a ** pictograph ** ? What is a ** tally chart ** ? What does ** compare ** mean? What are the ** axis ** on a graph? Which is the ** x axis ** and which is the ** y axis ** ? What does the ** title ** of a graph tell about the graph? What is another name for a ** circle ** graph? What does the ** key ** of a graph tell about the graph? What is a ** poll ** ? What is the purpose of a ** line graph ** ? What is the purpose of a ** pie chart ** ? What is the purpose of a ** pictograph ** or ** bar chart ** ? What is the purpose of a ** tally char ** t?  Write a description of the data you are collecting for your science fair topic.
 * After reading the story, answer these questions: **
 * A graph is a chart that shows how much there is or how much there are of something. They can also tell you how something has changed.
 * A graph that uses pictures to show how many there are of something.
 * A tally chart helps keep track of a score or record by using tally marks.
 * It is judging one thing against another and noting similarities and differences.
 * An axis is a line on the side or bottom of the graph.
 * The x axis is the bottom side that goes horizontal on the graph. The y axis is on the side that goes vertical on the graph.
 * The title tells you what information you'll find in the graph.
 * Another name for a circle graph is a pie chart.
 * The key box tells you what you need to know in order to understand the chart.
 * A poll is a survey of opinions.
 * How do you know which type of graph to make? **
 * A line graph shows changes over time.
 * A pie chart shows differences within a whole group.
 * A pictograph or bar graph compare amounts of things.
 * Tally charts count things as they happen.
 * Science Graphs **

What type of graph will you create? Explain why you will use that type of graph.