Data Handling - Line Graphs - SDG 3

Line Graphs - 4 lesson pack linked to Health and Wellbeing and SDG 3.
Perfect for Upper Primary/KS2

Bring data to life while exploring real-world health topics with this 4-lesson line graph pack link to sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing.

Whats included:
Lesson 1 - smoking trends in young people.

• research question: How many children have tried smoking and how has this changed over the years?
• pupils analyse real NHS data tables showing a steady drop over time, perfect for encouraging discussions around peer pressure and the fact that the vast majority of children have never tried smoking.
• fully differentiated line graph task (3 levels).

Lesson 2 - Life Expectancy over the years.

• pupils compare life expectancy trend in different countries.
• differentiated line graph activity.

Lesson 3 - Digital line graph creation

• pupil use numbers app to create a line graph based on their chosen dataset from Lesson 1 or Lesson 2.

Lesson 4 - Challenge and Apply

• pupils design their own health and wellbeing survey question, collect data from peers, create a line graph, and write 5 analytical statements about their findings.

Tip: pair this with the Bar Graph SDG 3 resource for a complete data handling and health mini unit.