Skills in Social StudiesThe Line Graph

Key Features of a Line GraphA Line Graph should have the same key points to it as a Bar Graph:A TitleBoth axis ruledClearly labelled unit of measurement on both axisEqual spacing on both axisNumbers increasing at regular intervals

Key Features of a Line GraphA Line Graph should have the same key points to it as a Bar Graph:The only main difference is that the horizontal labels should be on the point instead of in between the points

Identify what is wrong with this Line Graph1. No Title2. No Labels3. Vertical Axis too high

Identify what is wrong with this Line GraphNo Labels

2. Vertical numbering not even

Identify what is wrong with this Line GraphNo Title

2. No Vertical label3. Vertical axis spacing uneven

Identify what is wrong with this Line GraphHorizontal spacing not even

2. No Horizontal Label3. Vertical axis is too big

Line Graph of Temperature of Lake TekapoTemperature of Lake Tekapo9 lines down your page11cms across your pageTemperature (C)Months

MonthTemp Jan15 CFeb13 CMar12 CApr9 CMay5 CJune2 CJuly1 CAug3 CSep6 COct8 CNov11 CDec13 C

Create your own Line GraphUse these figures to create your own line graph.Remember the Key Features of a Line Graph.Hint: Decide on vertical axis spacing now.Be careful when plotting the years as not all the figures are in 10 year intervals.Complete graph and then put your hand up so I can check your graph.

YearMaori Popn in NZ190145,000191152,000192156,000193682,0001951115,0001961167,0001971227,0001976257,0001981280,000

Maori Population in New Zealand

Maori Population in New ZealandNow you have completed your graph I want you to write 2-3 sentences describing what your graph is showing.e.g. The above line graph is showing . . .

Maori Population in New ZealandNow answer these questions about your completed graph.Between which 10 year period was the biggest increase in population?Between which 10 year period was the lowest increase in population?

1911-19211971-1981

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Key Features of a Line Graph