Creating Graphs

Today, we will learn how to create graphs, in preparation for your Science Fair Project:

We will use a graph creator from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Click on this link to open the site:

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx

Today, we will create a bar graph to compare the favorite ice cream flavors of the boys and girls in the class.  

Begin with the design tab, and choose the bar option. 

Then, in the data section, you will need to fill in your data, including:

• the graph title, 
• the X-axis data (remember, this is your independent variable)
• the Y-axis data (the measurable data, or results of your changes)
• the data set (we will be comparing two sets of data - girls vs. boys)
• the items (in this case, the flavors of ice cream)
• and be sure to include the minimum value and the maximum value (in this case, it should be 28, because there are 28 students in your class)

When all the data is perfect, you may choose a font of your choice (nothing too crazy, my friends, this is a science fair project)

Then preview your chart.  If it looks good, print it - if you need to adjust any settings, please go back and do so.

The print preview (the chart should be a PDF file)

Please be sure to Email the chart to me: mbmorell@htsdc.org