6th+Grade+Graphs

Contributing Teacher(s): Mandy Harp and Lisa Porter
Resources: Create a Graph

Content:
SPI0606.1.1 Make conjectures and predictions based on data (Math Standard) CFU0606.3.4 Generate data and graph relationships concerning measurement of length, area, volume, weight, time, temperature, money, and information (Math Standard) GLE0607.8.4 Analyze meteorological data to predict weather conditions (Science Standard)

ISTE Technology:
1.Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. d.Identify trends and forecast possibilities

2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats

3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks d. Process data and report results

4.Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions

Introduction/Problem:
The students will use weather data from two cities to create a line graph. In addition, the students will make predictions for future weather conditions.

Procedures:
The students will use weather.com and the STEM website to gather data for Clarksville, TN and Corpus Christi, Texas. They will use their data to make a double line graph, and then comparing their data they will make predictions about the weather. 1. The students will view the weather map to make predictions on fronts that are affecting the weather in Clarksville, TN and Corpus Christi, TX. For example, there's is an area of High Pressure near Corpus Christi which produces "Happy High Pressure" weather. There is also a cold front moving towards Clarksville, TN which will cool the temperatures (excellent hook). Sample Weather Map 2. The students will create a weather map for five days to display weather conditions for Corpus Christi and Clarksville. 3. The students will also chart the high and low temperatures for Corpus Christi and Clarksville for ten days.

4. The students will create a double-line graph to represent the high and low temperatures for Corpus Christi and Clarksville.

Student Product/Work:
The students will collect weather data for ten days for Clarksville, TN and Corpus Christi, TX. Then, the students will create a double-line graph using word and excel.

Assessment/Rubric:
The students will create a double- line graph for the highs and lows for Clarksville, TN and Corpus Christi, TX.

Enrichment/Reteaching:
The students will extend this activity during their Battle for the Bowl Stem Challenge. The students will research Seattle, Washington; San Diego, California; Foxborough, Massachusetts; and Jacksonville, Florida and analyze weather conditions to determine which city should be chosen to host the 2014 Super Bowl. The students will create a weather chart to display their data and will also create a double- line graph to display the highs and lows.