Sept. 12 Class - Graphing

Learning Goals: Understand how to graph data and find the equation of the line of best fit.

Success Criterial: You can graph given data and calculate the line of best fit.

Just for fun, here's an amazing video of how well an octopus can camouflage itself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS-USrwuUfA

Handouts:

• Notes on Rounding
• Notes on Significant Figures 

• Graphing Instructions
• Graphing Practice
• Graphing Practice Example

Today we discussed a very important skill in the sciences, how to graph data.  If you forget any of the steps I've shown you, refer to the Graphing Instructions handout and have a look at the Graphing Practice Example.

Student Height Compared to Weight.
This graph is an excellent example of how to draw a line of best fit.

This could be quite confusing if you've never seen it before, so please make sure to try it out on your own and to see me if you have any questions.  I am available in my office during lunch and after school in room 327.

Homework:

• Complete the graphing practice.
• Complete scientific notation handout if not done.

Reminder: The quiz on all this material will be on Tuesday, Sept. 17.