Young learners are exposed to all kinds of graphs in math class: bar graphs, histograms, dot plots, scatter plots, and more! Winter vacation is a great opportunity to engage them with a real-life example of the application of line graphing.
All you’ll need is a sheet of lined paper, a sheet of graph paper, a pencil, and a thermometer or alternate way to check temperatures, such as a smartphone or the weather channel.
Colored pencils or crayons, straightedges, and calculators are all optional, although calculators are strongly recommended if you’re reviewing any advanced skills at the end of the activity.