Data courtesty of Dr. Karen Oberhauser, Monarch Larva Monitoring Project Making Sense of the Data: What Does the Chart Say? In which year was the number of milkweed plants with eggs and caterpillars the highest? In which year was the number of plants with eggs and caterpillars the lowest? Since 1996 the average number of milkweed plants with monarchs is about 13%. In which years was the count below average? In which years was the count above average? How much lower than average is this year’s count? What general statement would you make about monarchs in the Midwest? What new questions come to mind as you look at the data? Where could you find answers to these questions? (Page 1 2) Copyright 2004 Journey North