New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (8th Grade)
4.3.8 C. Patterns and Algebra – Use patterns, relations, symbolic algebra and linear functions to model situations.
4.4.8 A. Data Analysis, Probability and Discrete Mathematics – Select and use appropriate representations for sets of data, and measures of central tendency.
• Scatter plot
Make inferences and formulate and evaluate arguments based on displays and analysis of data sets. Estimate lines of best fit and use them to interpolate within the range of data.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.