Interpret a variety of economic graphs and charts with topics (e.g., the Columbian exchange, numbers of slaves, population of colonies, and population diversity). 8.2.6

Links verified 5/24/2011

1. Interpret Data
   1. Chart Gallery - large number of examples of many different types of charts
   2. Data Picking - students collect data, enter tally marks or numbers and then select which graph is appropriate
   3. Interpreting Column Graphs - students practice by answering ten questions about the graph
   4. Interpreting Data - survey a small group by clicking on each of the children, turn the tally marks into two types of graphs and then go back and take a different survey
      1. Interpreting Data Quiz - after you finish the lesson above, take this quiz
   5. Interpreting Data - multiple-choice quiz from Gencoe math [5 questions]
   6. Interpreting Column Graphs - students practice by answering ten questions about the graph
   7. Overview of a Bar Graph by Nicole Carroll followed by a practice quiz
   8. Overview of a Line Graph by Nicole Carroll followed by a practice quiz
   9. Play Ball - collect data to put on a picture graph
2. Oil Production in 42 Countries - Dig into some really heavy economic data regarding the petroleum life cycle in the major oil producing countries.

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