Graphs+and+Spreadsheets+SM

= **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 ** ?
 * After reading the story, answer these questions: **
 * A graph is like a picture book.
 * A pictograph is a graph that uses pictures to show how many there are of something.
 * A tally chart is a graph that keeps track of a score or record.
 * Compare means to judge one thing against another.
 * The axis on a graph is the x and y axis.
 * The x axis is on the bottom of the graph and the y axis is at the side of 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 tells you what each thing stands for.
 * A poll is a survey of opinions.
 * How do you know which type of graph to make? **

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. What type of graph will you create? Explain why you will use that type of graph.
 * Science Graphs **
 * Science Graphs **
 * I will use a bar graph.