Standard: VA SOL 4.PS.1
This student-friendly resource walks through the entire data cycle—formulating questions, collecting, organizing, and interpreting data—using clear vocabulary and graphing visuals. It also helps students understand the difference between bar and line graphs and how to describe data patterns using real-world examples.

What’s Included:
Definitions & visuals for each part of the data cycle
  ◾ Ask a question → Collect data → Make a graph → Describe results
Vocabulary for graphing: bar graph, line graph, axis, title, scale, data point, trend, and more
Explanation of categorical vs. numerical data
Side-by-side comparison of bar graphs vs. line graphs
Visual examples of labeled graphs
Interpretation terms: increase, decrease, stay the same, greatest, least, prediction, inference, conclusion

Perfect for interactive notebooks, graphing units, or prepping students to read and create graphs with confidence!