Graphing Maryland Weather
This tornado whipped through Maryland's Eastern Shore on September 8, 2012.
Image courtesy of Matthew Straubmuller/flickr/Creative Commons 2.0
Now use the data in the table to create a bar graph bar graph of severe weather in Maryland from 2002-2012. Choose one severe weather event and create a graph showing how often it occurred every year from 2002-2012.
Create your bar graph using the grid paper on page 10 in your Engineering Portfolio.
Be sure to include a title, labels and a scale on your bar graph.
Teacher Note
Before the activity begins, have students turn to pages 10 of their Engineering Portfolios. Students will use the weather data from their charts to create a bar graph in their Engineering Portfolios.
Essential Questions
- What can weather data tell us about the frequency of severe weather events?
- How can technology be used to collect data about weather conditions?
Did You Know?
Watch this slideshow that explains how technology can be used to collect data about the weather.
