Representing data about human height
I can use mean average heights to create a line graph that shows how human height varies with age.
Representing data about human height
I can use mean average heights to create a line graph that shows how human height varies with age.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Humans grow continuously and at changing rates from birth until the end of puberty.
- Mean averages can be used to help us analyse large data sets.
- Human height can be measured and plotted on a line graph to show how height varies with age.
Keywords
Data - In science, data is information collected during an investigation, which can include numbers, symbols, pictures, or text.
Mean average - A mean average is calculated by adding values together and dividing the total by the number of values.
Line graph - A line graph is a type of diagram used to show how a variable changes over time.
Plot - To plot a mark or line on a graph means to place it correctly on the axes according to its values.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that humans either grow at a steady rate throughout their lives or only grow on milestones such as their birthdays.
When pupils have completed their line graphs showing human height data, discuss the changes in height between different ages.
Equipment
Squared and graph paper, pencils, rulers, calculators (optional).
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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