A scaffolded graph skills resource designed to help students confidently construct and interpret a line graph using data from the heating stearic acid practical.

Students are guided through each stage of graph drawing, from identifying variables and selecting the correct graph type to planning axes, plotting data accurately and drawing a suitable line of best fit. The completed graph can then be used to estimate the melting point of stearic acid.

This resource includes:

• Step-by-step graph skills worksheet
• Identifying independent, dependent and control variables
• Choosing the correct graph type
• Planning axes, units and scale
• Plotting data accurately
• Drawing a suitable line of best fit
• Results table for the heating stearic acid investigation
• Blank graph paper
• Scaffolded graph template for additional support
• Blank results table and graph paper for teacher-created investigations
• Teacher *PowerPoint with worked answers to model each stage of the graph

Ideal for:

KS3 Science
GCSE Science
Graph skills lessons
Practical skills
Required practicals
Cover lessons
Revision
Independent learning