# Lesson 106: Making simple graphs

🧮 MATH (40 Lessons) • 🟣 D. Data and Money

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## Objective

I can make a simple graph using real objects and read which group has the most or the least.

## Materials

- Real objects sorted in Lesson 105 (blocks, crayons, small toys, buttons, etc.)
- A sheet of paper or board space for making a graph

## Mini-lesson — What is a graph?

A graph shows how many things we have in each group. We use graphs to compare.

Object graph

- We place real objects in columns.
- Each column shows how many items are in that group.
- The taller column has more.

Picture graph

- Each object becomes a small picture or symbol.
- Pictures line up like the objects did.
- We can still see which has most or least.

Graphs help us see data quickly. Instead of counting everything again, we just look at the graph.

Picture strip: Object graph → Picture graph

Object graph

Picture graph

## Guided Practice — Build a graph with real objects

You will use real objects to build your own graph. Then, you trace graph words.

1. Choose 3 colors or types from Lesson 105 (like red, blue, green).
2. Sort the objects into 3 groups.
3. Build a graph by placing each object in a column.
4. Look at your graph: Which group has the most? Which has the least?
5. Trace on the pad: Trace graph, most, and least.
6. Add a tiny picture: Next to red, draw a red dot; next to blue, draw a blue dot.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Trace
Pen

## Practice 1 — Object graph

[PLACEHOLDER PRACTICE 1]

## Practice 2 — Picture graph

[PLACEHOLDER PRACTICE 2]

## Practice 3 — Most and least

[PLACEHOLDER PRACTICE 3]

## Quick Check — Simple graphs

Answer each question by looking at the graph ideas from the lesson.

1) What does a graph show?

Only colors How many in each group How loud something is
A graph shows amounts.

2) In a graph, the tallest column means:

Least Nothing Most
Taller means more.

3) Which word means the smallest amount?

least most graph
Least means the smallest amount.

4) When we use real objects in columns, we make a:

Number line Object graph Calendar
Real objects = object graph.

5) When objects turn into pictures, it becomes a:

Map Poster Picture graph
Small pictures represent each object.

6) Which word helps us compare amounts?

blue rug most
Most helps compare.

7) Which word means the smallest amount?

most least graph
Least = smallest.

8) Which picture graph column has the most?

The one with the most pictures The one with the brightest color The one in the middle
We look at amount, not color.

9) If blue has 3 and red has 2, which has more?

red same blue
3 > 2.

10) Which has the least if red=1, blue=2, green=3?

red blue green
1 is least.

11) What do we call a picture that stands for many objects?

calendar symbol ruler
A symbol represents something.

12) What do we do before making a graph?

throw objects away hide them sort them
Graphs come from sorted data.

13) Which graph uses real objects?

object graph picture graph weather graph
Object graph uses real things.

14) Which graph uses small drawings?

object graph picture graph number line
Drawings = picture graph.

15) Why do we use graphs?

To make a mess To hide objects To see information quickly
Graphs show data fast.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Student can sort objects into groups before graphing. Student can make a simple object graph with real items. Student understands which group has the most. Student understands which group has the least. Student can read a simple picture graph.

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can read simple graphs easily. 🙂 I understand graphs but need more practice. 😅 Graphs still feel tricky for me.

#### Next time I will practise…

Sorting objects Making a graph with real items Reading most and least on a graph
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