Hobbies And Interests
Giant Graph Game
A large white sheet approximately 10 feet by 10 feet is prepared by drawing axes on it. Both x and y axes should be given a scale between 0 and 6. The result should be a giant graph. The teacher explains that the graph is like a grid, and the numbers on the x-axis and y-axis are ways of describing a position. The teacher stands on the graph at a given set of coordinates, and asks the students to read out how far along the x-axis they are, and then how far along the y-axis they are. Students then take turns standing on the giant graph, and other students have to read out the coordinates.
Coordinates of Shapes
Students are divided into pairs, and are given laminated graphs and a series of laminated shapes/pictures. The teacher explains the concept of the x and y axis. Students take turns putting the shapes onto the graph whilst the other student has to read out the coordinates of the shape.
Interpretation of Bar Charts
The students are broken down into groups of three to four kids. Laminated bar graphs are handed out to the students. Each bar graph has a series of food on the x-axis, and frequency ("How many") along the y-axis. The teacher explains to the students that these bar graphs tell them what people eat for breakfast and how many people eat each food. The teacher explains the concept of how bar graphs work and then asks each group a question such as "How many people eat a banana for breakfast?"
Coordinate Pictures
Students are broken up into pairs. Each student is given a laminated blank graph and a series of colored stickers. The students take turns in making a picture on the graphs and then reading out the coordinates to their partners. The second student has to try to reproduce the same picture on his blank graph. Students then swap roles.