Thermometer or access to daily temperature data (online or from a weather app)
Large poster paper or graph paper
Markers or colored pens
Rulers (optional)
Pencils
Introduction (5 minutes):
Explain the activity and its objectives. Discuss how students will monitor daily temperatures and use this data to create a graph.
Show examples of temperature graphs and discuss how they can be used to make predictions.
Daily Temperature Monitoring (15 minutes per day):
Have students check the daily temperature using a thermometer or online weather source.
Instruct students to record the temperature each day on a temperature log sheet.
Preparing the Graph (20 minutes):
After a week of recording temperatures, provide students with large poster paper or graph paper.
Show students how to set up their graph with days of the week on the x-axis and temperature on the y-axis.
Have students draw the graph, plotting the recorded temperatures for each day and connecting the points to create a line graph.
Analyzing and Making Predictions (15 minutes):
Once the graph is complete, discuss with students the trends they see (e.g., rising or falling temperatures).
Have students make predictions about the upcoming weather based on the graph, discussing any patterns or trends observed.
Presentation and Discussion (10 minutes):
Allow students to present their graphs to the class, explaining the temperature trends and their predictions.
Discuss any observations or predictions made and compare them with actual weather forecasts if available.
Review and Reflection (5 minutes):
Recap the key components of graphing and how it helps in organizing and interpreting real-world data.
Ask students what they learned from the activity and how it helped them understand weather patterns and graphing.