Uncle Sam’s Fruit

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features an activity related to counting and graphing, themed around Uncle Sam’s sale of fruits and vegetables. There are pictures of different fruits and vegetables, each accompanied by a square checkbox, suggesting that students should count the occurrences of each type. Below the images is a line plot with icons representing the different produce items, where students are expected to mark the frequency of each item sold by Uncle Sam. The worksheet combines elements of visual counting with the basic skills of creating a line plot.

The objective of this worksheet is to teach students how to count items and then represent that count on a line plot. It helps them develop the ability to categorize and quantify objects, in this case, different kinds of fruits and vegetables. This activity also introduces students to the fundamentals of data representation, as they learn to convert the counts into a visual format on the line plot. Additionally, it enhances the students’ skills in interpreting data from a graphical representation, a foundational element of mathematical literacy.