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Data can be beautiful

In this lesson, students will use the inspiration of Dear Data to create an unique and accurate representation of their data after creating a more traditional bar or line graph.  

  • Objectives
    • SWBAT generate and record data and use data to create a ‘traditional’ graph (bar graph or pie chart)
    • SWBAT will create a more visually effective, artistic graph to convey the same data. 
    • SWBAT analyze and interpret data. 
  • Grades: 6 to 8
  • Time: 8 to 10 50 minute class periods
  • Author: N Hipps

Arizona Standards Engaged
7.SP.A.2 Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population.
7.SP.B Draw informal comparative inferences about two populations.

Science and Engineering Practices:
Cross cutting concepts: patterns; SEPs: analyze and interpret data, engage in argument from evidence, obtain/evaluate/communicate information.

 

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Teaching Data Literacy With Creativity Article

Numerous small postcards of data from Dear Data project

Dear Data Resources

Dear Data Website: https://www.dear-data.com/theproject


Dear Data Video Introduction (3 minutes): Big Bang Data: Dear Data