Concepts used:

Data gathering

Pictographs

Grade level:

Grades 5-7

Subject area:

Math

Social Studies

Science

Standards

NCTM

-Data Analysis

-Communication

-Connection

-Representation

-Technology

NETS*S

1b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6b

Pictographs

Objectives

1. •Use symbols to represent data
   

2. •Display data in a pictograph
   

Lesson Description

Above is an example of how Google Earth can be used to create attractive graphs.  Using the variety of the icons available, the students can relate their data to a certain landmark on Earth for a more meaningful presentation.  Like other Google Earth endeavors, the students can share their pictographs with others by copying or emailing the file or screen image.

This practice is one that could relate to subjects other than math, for instance, in displaying data on the rain forest or sea turtles for Science, or information about a certain country in Social Studies.

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