In science, data is information collected during an investigation, which can include numbers, symbols, pictures, or text.

A mean average is calculated by adding values together and dividing the total by the number of values.

A line graph is a type of diagram used to show how a variable changes over time.

To plot a mark or line on a graph means to place it correctly on the axes according to its values.

Representing data about human height

Science

In this Human development unit, pupils learn to describe the changes as humans develop to old age. In the Evolution and inheritance unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents

In the New life unit, pupils learnt that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults. In this Human development unit, they will build on this knowledge to describe the changes as humans develop to old age

This unit describes the changes humans undergo from birth to old age. It involves planning scientific enquiries, measuring accurately, recording complex data, and presenting findings. Emphasis is on identifying evidence to support or refute ideas, drawing conclusions, and explaining results.

Human development

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

What sort of graph would we use to show changes in human height from birth to adulthood?

On this graph, what variable is shown on the x-axis?

Which of these graphs could show how human height changes from birth to adolescence?

Mark each point on a line graph in the correct position.

Andeep has measured the height of some children and would like to plot his data on a line graph. What does plot mean?

To make it easier to analyse large data sets.

To find a total for all of their data together.

To find the largest and smallest numbers in their data set.

Why might scientists find a mean average of a set of numbers?

What is the mean average of these three children’s heights?

At which age group do humans generally stop growing taller?

Humans only grow taller on their birthdays.

Humans only grow taller when they eat healthy food.

Humans grow taller continuously from birth until the end of childhood.

Humans grow taller continuously from birth until the end of adolescence.

Which of these statements about human growth is correct?

What number is the arrow pointing to on this number line?

to add, subtract, divide or multiply numbers

Starting with the smallest, sort these numbers into order of increasing size.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Content guidance

Supervision

Worksheet