Amount of Sugar in Popular Miniature (Fun Size) Chocolate Bars
graph from SuperSTEM; slow reveal by Jenna Laib
Type of Graph: pictograph
Purpose
This slow reveal is designed to support analysis and discussion of both the data and the design choices. The questions in the slide deck invite learners to estimate values, compare values, explore relationships between values, and consider implications.
About This Graph
This visualization is not provided for reuse or redistribution. Readers and educators are encouraged to view the original visualization in its published context.
Data Visualization Sources:
McKenna-Ratjen, Jess. “Sugar Rush! How Many Grams of Sugar Are in Your Favorite Candy Bar?” Scholastic SuperSTEM, Oct/Nov 2023.
Accessed at http://superstem.scholastic.com/issues/2023-24/100123.html
Data Sources:
Lakritz, Talia, and Darcy Schild. “24 Photos That Show the Shocking Amount of Sugar in Popular Halloween Candies.” Business Insider, October 10, 2020.
Accessed at: www.businessinsider.com/halloween-candy-how-much-sugar-2019-9
In The Classroom
There are many different mathematical connections that can be made to this data and data visualization.
Potential Math Content: pictograph, estimating values, comparing values, relationships between quantities, scaled pictograph, multiplication, addition, grade 3
Potential Content Connections: holidays (Halloween), sugar, candy, health
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Great pictograph with incredible reveals! I appreciate the opportunity for students to consider where specific candy bars should be placed to match their data.