Learners will analyze and interpret a box plot and evaluate the spread of the data. Learners will compare it with a different visualization of the data to see how the two compare, discuss the limitations of the two types of data displays and formulate questions.
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Compare a histogram and map to determine the differences in the information conveyed in each data display.
Interpret a scatter plot to find patterns in the number of tropical cyclones from 1842 to 2018.
Conduct this modified EO Kids mini-lesson with your students to explore the phenomenon of Urban Heat Island Effect.
In this mini-lesson, students analyze soil moisture quantities associated with Hurricane Harvey around Houston, Texas on August 25, 2017.
Students interpret a double bar/column chart comparing the number of tropical cyclones in different locations.
Interpret the map, or model, to find patterns in the occurrence of tropical cyclones from 1842 through 2018.
Students will analyze a line graph that shows how the surface temperature and air temperature values change over the course of 24 hours.
Students interpret a graph of surface temperatures taken from city districts and other types of communities.
Students observe the surface temperatures of a variety of surface types found in a suburban environment.