Activities Summary

In this activity, students will:

• Survey vehicle attributes in school parking lot
• Create bar graphs and pie charts based on results
• Post Essential Skills related to activity
  (wall posting)

Prior Knowledge

• Essential Skills
• Survey methods
• Bar Graphs and Pie Charts from previous examples

Teaching Planning Notes

• Review assignment including prior knowledge required
• Provide multiple opportunities for students to practice creating bar graphs and pie charts from existing data
• Provide students with markers and large paper (11” x 17”) for their graphs
• Provide students with a checklist
• Provide an exemplar
• Provide students with Essential Skills list
• Additional criteria can be added depending on the class (bumper stickers, sunroofs, etc.)

Assessment and Evaluation of Student Achievement

Activities and Evaluation Materials

• Parking Lot Assignment Sheet
• Survey Form
• Assignment Checklist
• Assignment Evaluation Sheet