Provide "acknowledged body of knowledge" related to the concept. Emphasize the most significant aspects of the concept in an organized, organic manner. Present information sequentially so students see continuity. Draw attention to important, discrete details; don't swamp students with myriad facts.
Teach concepts of graphing including examples of line, bar, and pictographs.
Objective: To define terms used in graphing.
Activity: Lesson 1: Use the overhead projector to duplicate the bar graph that had been developed in the hall. Explain the horizontal and vertical axes, labels of each axis, title and what each logo stands for. Lesson 2: Show different types of graphs: bar, line and pictographs and discuss differences and similarities using a three circle Venn Diagram. Lesson 3: Explain the difference between range, mean, median and mode.
