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Last updated: July 3, 2020

Math Skill: Interpreting line graphs (2-Digit Numbers)

Science Subject: Weather and Climate

Grade level: 4th – 5th  grades

Area level: Community-scale

Environmental Area: Air / Climate change

Purpose: Understand the average annual  high temperature in Evansville and increase awareness of climate change

 

BACKGROUND FOR THE TEACHER

Rising global temperature has been accompanied by climate change—significant and long-lasting change in weather.  Many places have already experienced climate change such as increased frequency of intense rains, floods, droughts, snow, and extreme heat and heat waves.

 

Climate change and Greenhouse Gas Effect

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TEACHER GUIDE

The purpose of this activity is to improve data analysis skills while learning about the average temperature in Evansville. This activity was created based on data obtained from Weather Channel.

PROBLEM & Answer key

Math Skill: Interpreting line graphs (2-Digit Numbers)

Using a line graph that shows the average monthly temperature in Evansville.  Students are asked to interpret the line graph.

 

 

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