Outdoor Picks

Outdoor Picks Worksheet

Worksheet Description

This worksheet revolves around residents in a community who voted for their favorite types of outdoor activities, with the data divided by gender—men and women. Students are asked to create a double bar graph using the provided data, which includes the number of votes for activities like hiking, cycling, running, swimming, and fishing. After constructing the graph, students will answer questions that require them to analyze the data, such as determining which outdoor activity was most popular among men, the total number of residents who voted for cycling, and which activity had the greatest difference in votes between men and women. This activity engages students in both graph creation and data interpretation, making it a comprehensive exercise in visual data analysis.

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 outdoor activity preferences between the two groups. The questions following the graph construction encourage critical thinking and analysis as students interpret the graph to answer specific queries. Additionally, this exercise reinforces essential math skills such as counting, comparing numbers, and understanding the significance of data representation, all within the context of an engaging and relatable topic—outdoor activities.