Graphs are everywhere! They can show all kinds of information and in many different forms. Some have bars, some have lines, and others have colorful pictures. To start our unit let's go on a hunt to find some examples of these wonderful works of art in our textbooks and on the world wide web. Your first task is to find as many graphs as you can using the following resources: 

You are responsible for finding a minimum of 3 graphs that you find interesting and would like to share with the class. This time you can look anywhere you want for the graphs, just make sure you are ready to tell us what kind of information the graph is displaying. We're hoping to see a variety of graphs! 

Today we're going to brainstorm some ideas together as a class. What kinds of questions should we ask each other? What types of survey question would be interesting to research in our class and even in the other classrooms in our hallway? To begin I'd like each of you to take part in your first survey of the day, which I made using Google Form. You all are familiar with the capabilities of Google Drive, but have you used Google Form before? It's one of the applications you'll be able to use during your own graphing project. Visit the link below to get started! 

Next, lets take a look at the results on the smartboard! What conclusions can we draw? 

Finally, I'd like each of you to think of a simple survey question to ask your your peers. You'll have to get at least 10 responses. Ready, set, think! 

Now that you've had a chance to experience surveys, let's take a closer look at graphs and their very important characteristics. The title above has three words that I'd like you to define in your math notebook: scale, interval, and axis titles. You can use any resources you'd like in order to define these words. Go ahead and get started! 

Let's see what you found out! Help me fill in my definitions below:

Let's look at some of the other graphs you've found this week and try to identify the scale, intervals, and axis titles. 

You've already taken a survey on Google Form, now let's see if you can make your own! Let's brainstorm a list of simple survey questions to work with today for our practice using different apps. One thing that most of you will have to do is come up with options for your peers. For example, if you want to ask the question, "What's your favorite book series?" you're going to have to give names of at least 5 different book series for people to choose from. Why do you think it's a good idea to provide choices on your survey forms? 

* Log into your Google account and create a Google Form using one of the basic questions from our brainstorm board. Share the link on this Google Doc for your classmates to complete. 

Now let's take a look at another app together called SurveyMonkey. 

* Download the app Survey Monkey on your device if it's not already on it and create your own survey using one of the basic questions from our brainstorm board. 

Now that we've explored graphs and data collection methods, some of you may have a burning question in mind or a great idea for your final project. Some of you may need some help coming up with a survey question that you find interesting. Let's all visit the Graphing Topic Brainstorm Doc and begin listing out our ideas. You also have the opportunity to sign up as an interested particpant in your classmate's projects here too! 

You will have the next two days to administer and complete surveys. You will need to get a minimum of 40 responses which can be from friends, teachers, family members, teammates, or anyone else in your community. Remember to check our Graphing Topic Brainstorm Doc for interested participants! Use any of the applications we tested out on our mobile devices from Lesson #6 to collect survey responses. 

* Google Slides 

* Microsoft PowerPoint 

Good luck!