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GOW October 12-16, 2026
Social Media and Effect on Teens

Sources:
www.nytimes.com/2023/11/30/learning/whats-going-on-in-this-graph-dec-6-2023.html
www.pewresearch.org/internet/2025/04/22/teens-social-media-and-mental-health/pi_2025-04-22_teens-social-media-mental-health_0-11/

GOW October 5-9, 2026
Extreme Heat in the U.S.

Sources:
www.usafacts.org 
www.instagram.com/p/Dd1Tg4tm1xg/?img_index=3
www.pbs.org/newshour/health/what-to-know-about-heat-stroke-symptoms-and-how-to-stay-safe-during-heat-waves

GOW September 28-October 2, 2026
Flu Vaccinations and Hospitalizations

Sources:
www.nfid.org/resource/influenza-vaccination-coverage-by-population/
www.scientificamerican.com/article/doctor-visits-for-flu-hit-highest-level-in-almost-30-years/

GOW September 21-25, 2026
Youth Sports Injuries

Sources: 
www.visionmonday.com/business/research-and-stats/article/35-million-children-are-injured-each-year-while-playing-sports

​Conversations on Teaching & Learning with Kelly Gallagher & Penny Kittle 2020-2021: 
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"​Day 28 with Kelly Turner, a math teacher who will upend your thinking about writing practice"
--Penny and Kelly

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What others have said about Turner's Graph of the Week...


https://mathprojects.com/2013/09/01/graph-of-the-week-new-site/​
https://www.doe.in.gov/covid-19/turners-graph-week​
https://sites.google.com/site/btrgrad/curriculum-planning/content-specific/mathematics/go-to-websites/graph-of-the-week
https://ideagalaxyteacher.com/graph-of-the-week/
http://piedmontpd.weebly.com/news-and-thoughts/turners-graph-of-the-week
https://www.facebook.com/485026478178427/posts/graph-of-the-week-new-site/701612696519803/
https://www.next.cc/journey/tools/graphs​
https://www.middleweb.com/42878/remote-teaching-with-engaging-infographics/
https://universe.parlayideas.com/collections/02e62c78-a41c-4dee-b366-ccb9e98b0b22​

The Student
Writing Prompt
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Analyze the graph below and write a reflection on w​hat you think the graph is communicating to you. To guide you with your response, start with some observations.

  • What is the topic of the graph?
  • What do the x-axis and y-axis represent?
  • What are some observations you can make based on the graph?
  • What surprises you about the graph?
  • What do you foresee happening about 5 years from now? Why do you think that?

Questions to ask your students when reading graphs:

  • Is there an upward or downward trend?
  • Are there any sudden spikes in the graph?
  • What is being compared in the graph?
  • What prediction can I make for the future?
  • What inferences can I make about the graph?

Student Sample of the NEW GOW 3PA 
The New GOW: A 3-Part Analysis 

For those of you who would like your students to engage in a deeper analysis of the GOW, this new format (2-sided) might be worth a try:

Part A: Analysis (same as what GOW is now)

Part B: What can you foresee happening in the near future?

Part C: Based on your response in Part B, what solution(s) can you investigate or what other information/resources can you gather to strengthen your argument?

I have found in recent years that some of my students want to share alternate perspectives to the information the graph portrays. They give historical context, present a counterargument by citing another source, or want to justify their stance based on personal experience or prior knowledge. I purposely left a bit of space after part C in case you may want students to make your own part D: you can have them create another graphical representation of their own, or make an illustration or cartoon, etc.

So this year, I'm trying out this new 3-part written analysis that will give my students a platform in which they can share a bit more. I can't wait to see what they come up with! Click on the image below.