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Unit Background
Unit Background
So you've collected a bunch of data, now what? This unit helps students understand the impacts of graphing and transitioning data into visualization when it comes to sharing their opinions. It talks about how, sometimes, it's ok to make a wrong assumption as long as you look at the data to make a better call going forward. This unit also lays out the importance of helping others understand your data and how it can inspire meaningful change.
Complete this unit if you did NOT complete the advanced options in Unit 3.
Expect that unit 4 will take approximately 5 - 50 minute class periods.
The advanced lessons focus on using data the students have collected through their previously designed projects to make a more impactful lesson. You will need to complete the ADVANCED activities in Unit 3 prior to completing Optional Lesson 2A.
Expect that adding the ADVANCED options will take approximately 5 additional - 50 minute class periods.
Unit 4 Learner Outcomes
Unit 4 Learner Outcomes
Students will:
explain how data is used to relay a story to others.
assess data through graphing.
design a variety of graphs to suit the needs of the data being analyzed.
ADVANCED: Students will analyze and visualize collected data to make suggestions to district leadership.*
Unit Lesson and Materials Overview
Unit Lesson and Materials Overview
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🌟Unit 4: Understanding Data ISML
This activity contains activities to help spark student curiosity through supportive learning. In the Understanding Data ISML you will find:
Writing Prompts
Discussion Points
Idea Sparks (short lesson starters)
Welcome to Graphing Mini Lesson - if you need a refresher on how to graph, before we let technology take control, include this mini lesson on graphing with a large data source. Make it a little more fun by adding in your own data sets.
This Mini Lesson contains a student guide sheet found here: Welcome to Graphing Student Sheet
Data Designed Shoes Mini Lesson - scientists have long known about the beauty that exists in the world, especially when we look at how nature displays information. Use your data and graphs to create a design for a fresh pair of sneakers!
Discussing Solutions Mini Lesson - this mini lesson teaches students how to highlight the important details in their findings and the best ways to explain their proposed solutions.
Making Changes Happen Mini Lesson - (used as a part of the advanced track) Consider all of the things you can do when you are armed with knowledge and prepared to have any conversation. This mini lesson helps students really focus on taking their findings and solutions to the people who can make the changes happen in real time.
📊Lesson 8: What's the Deal with Graphs
Sensors give off a TON of data. What do you do with it all? This lesson walks students through using large data sets to create meaningful graphs and how to read them.
This lesson requires data - please download the following data set: RAW DATA - Screen Time
🧑🏫Lesson 9: Solving Real Work Problems
This project draws together the concept of utilizing and extrapolating data to communicate issues that impact a wider audience. It will build on their work from the previous unit and encourage them to use their voices for positive change.
📣ADVANCED Lesson 2A: Data Discussions
Now that students understand where information comes from, it's important to use their voices for positive change. This project inspires students try for real change through data visualization.
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