Graphs+and+Spreadsheets+HT

= **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.**


 * After reading the story, answer these questions: **
 * 1) What is a graph? A graph tells or gives information about how much of how many there is of something.
 * 2) What is a **pictograph**? A graph that uses pictures to show how many there is of something.
 * 3) What is a **tally chart**? Tally charts are made to keep track of a score or record.
 * 4) What does **compare** mean? Compare means to judge one thing against another and note the similarities and differences.
 * 5) What are the **axis** on a graph? An Axis is the line at the side or bottom of a graph.
 * 6) Which is the **x axis** and which is the **y axis**? X axis is across the bottom and the y axis is across the side of a graph.
 * 7) What does the **title** of a graph tell about the graph? It tells what the graph is about.
 * 8) What is another name for a **circle** graph? Another name for a circle graph is a pie chart.
 * 9) What does the **key** of a graph tell about the graph? It tells what the colors or other things on a graph represent.
 * 10) What is a **poll**? A poll is a survey of opinions.
 * How do you know which type of graph to make? **
 * 1) What is the purpose of a **line graph**? Line graphs show changes over time.
 * 2) What is the purpose of a **pie chart**? Pie charts show differences within a whole group.
 * 3) What is the purpose of a **pictograph** or **bar chart**? A pictograph or bar chart compare amounts of things.
 * 4) What is the purpose of a **tally char**t? A tally chart counts things as they happen.
 * Science Graphs **
 * 1) Write a description of the data you are collecting for your science fair topic.
 * 2) What type of graph will you create? I will conduct a bar graph based on the information I will collect during my experiment.
 * 3) Explain why you will use that type of graph. I will use this type of graph because it is the best type for organizing time and to organize brands of equipment I will need for my experiment on metal and rubber cleats.