Venn Diagrams

Credits:
Vince Ardito

Mt. View Elementary, Broomfield, CO

vincent.ardito@adams12.org

 

 

Subject Matter:

Elementary

 

Grades:

3

 

Software Application:

KidPix, StarOffice Draw

 

Summary:

Students will collect information from other students, such as which of the two items they like. They will then draw a Venn diagram on the computer showing their results.

 

State & National Standards:

CO- Colorado Academic Standards

´ Subject : Mathematics

´ Standard 3: Students use data collection and analysis, statistics, and probability in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.

Statistics are used to understand how information is processed and translated into usable knowledge. Through the study of statistics, students learn to collect, organize, and summarize information. Students also need to know how to interpret data and make decisions based on their interpretations. Probability is part of this standard because statistical data are often used to predict the likelihood of future events and outcomes. Students learn probability - the study of chance - so that numerical data can be used to predict future events as well as record the past. A command of statistics and probability is important in adult life.

´ Grade/Level : CO- Colorado Academic Standards

´ Grade/Level : Grades K-4

 Performance Indicator 3.1: Constructing, reading, and interpreting displays of data including tables, charts, pictographs, and bar graphs

 

Local Standards:

 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS CONTINUUM

Standard #2 Productivity Applications: Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity

2E      Uses drawing tools to create an original graphic     

2E.1   Uses drawing tools such as lines, shapes, text tool, magnifying glass, etc.

 

 

Lesson Outcomes:

Students will be able to view and analyze their Venn diagram. They will be able to see how many and which students like each item as well as which students like both items.

 

Assessment:

A Venn diagram will be the final product. It should consist of the selected two items and names of children in the appropriate places. The student should be able to state the correct information from each section of the diagram.

 

Assessment/Rubrics:

Rubrics:

Venn Diagram  

 

Student Prerequisites:

The students will need to know how to use a drawing or painting program. They will need to have some understanding of what relations a Venn diagram shows.

 

Lesson Preparation:

Students will need a list of their classmates. By each student's name, the student may take their notes of the items each student likes that was selected by the teacher.

 

Time Frame:

3 class periods. 30 Min. per class.

 

Implementation Steps:

Classroom work

1. Teacher selects two items that would appeal to students. (pizza and ice cream, strawberry and pear)

2. Each student gets a class list.

3. Students interview others as to their preferences. Some should like both.

4. Students write their results on their class list.

 

Computer work

1. Open drawing program or painting program. Explain the use of the oval or ellipse tool and show how to make the fill colors transparent.

2. Draw two overlapping ovals .

3. Fill each section with a different color.

4. If program has pictures or stamps of the selected items, put them in place. Students may also type the names of the items in the appropriate section of the diagram.

5. Students input their interviewed results with either tally marks, stamps or names of their classmates in the selected section of the diagram.

6. Save and print Venn diagram.

7. As part of the assessment, have the student orally tell the teacher all they can about the Venn diagram.

 

Lesson Resources:

Mini lab or computer lab with a drawing type program.

 

Product(s) Description:

Attachments:

 1.     StudentSample.gif

 

Comments:

This lesson works better if you have clipart program specifically designed for children.

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