Variables

LESSON 2.4
Variables

Relationships

Communication involves a relationship. It is like a relationship between—

The Communications Barbell

The bar on the barbell is the relationship between the two ends.  It symbolizes a communication relationship.

Relationships and Subjects

“I would be an aye-aye lemur” involves two ideas and one relationship:

Idea 1:   I

 

 

 

 

Idea 2:   Aye-aye lemur

Variables

Now let’s change the word idea to variable. If we have a barbell and we change the weight, we vary them. 

We now have:

Variable 1:  I         Relationship: would be       Variable 2: an aye-aye lemur. 

Individual or Small-Group Activity

Complete the Exercise:     Cuba

Optional Activity