Animal Favorites

Worksheet Description
This worksheet centers around visitors at a zoo who voted for their favorite animals, with the data divided by gender—men and women. Students are tasked with creating a double bar graph using the provided data, which includes the number of votes for lions, elephants, giraffes, penguins, and zebras. After constructing the graph, students will answer questions that require them to analyze the data, such as identifying the most popular animal among women, the total number of visitors who voted for giraffes, and which animal received the highest total number of votes. This activity combines graph creation with data analysis, allowing students to visually compare preferences for different zoo animals.
The worksheet is designed to teach students how to accurately construct and interpret double bar graphs, with a focus on comparing two related data sets. By plotting the number of votes from men and women side by side, students can easily identify patterns and differences in animal preferences between the two groups. The questions that follow encourage critical thinking, requiring students to analyze the graph and make inferences based on the visual data. Additionally, this exercise reinforces essential math skills such as counting, comparing numbers, and understanding the significance of data representation, all within the context of a fun and engaging topic—favorite zoo animals.