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Build a Bar Graph

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Learners discover how to use bar graphs. They will gather and organize specific data in order to put it into a bar graph. Then they will answer several questions based on the information they have graphed.

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bar graphs, graphs, data analysis

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bar graphs, data analysis, math
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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