Pictograph Lesson Plan
Grade: 2 - 7
Overview:
Using a drawing program, draw the axes of a graph. Label the graph and add numbers and
names based upon the information you already have. Drag clipart onto the graph to complete
it.
Activity:
1. Start Publisher.
2. Start a new drawing.
3. Choose the line tool from the Tool box to left of the page.
4. Move the crosshairs out onto the corner of the page.
5. Hold the Shift key down, click and drag a vertical line to halfway down the page.
6. Hold the Shift key down, click and drag a vertical line halfway across the page.
7. Choose the text tool from the Tool box.
8. Drag out a text box across the bottom of the horizontal axis.
9. Type the number 1.
10. Press the Tab key once.
11. Type the numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and leave a tab between each.
12. Drag out a text box next to the vertical axis.
13. Type the name of the object you are graphing.
14. Repeat the previous 2 steps for each object you graph.
15. Choose Library from the File menu.
16. Drag out to collection of pictures you wish to use.
17. Click, hold and drag the picture you want onto your page.
18. Repeat this to add more pictures.
19. Complete the graph by adding different pictures.
20. Choose Save As: from the File menu.
21. Navigate to your floppy disk or folder.
22. Type a name and click the Save button
23. Choose Print from the File menu.
24. Click the OK button
Resources/Materials Needed:
Software: Desktop Publishing, Drawing Printer, Paper
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