Data Visualization

Explore:

• Why your brain craves infographics

• How to Present Data

• Addressing the CCSS with the Use of Infographics

• STEM Literacy through InfoGraphics

• Presentation Zen: Hans Rosling: Upgrading our worldview via data visualization

• The Art of Data Visualization

Sample Lesson:

• Data Visualization Lesson

• Student Blog Post

Links to Review:

• Gapminder

• Hans Rosling's TED Videos

• The Art of Data Visualization

• Garr Reynolds How to Present Data

Video Tutorial: collecting, analyzing, presenting data with Google Forms & Google Presentation

Essential Question(s):

• How can we communicate complex ideas and data in visual way?

• What is Data Visualization/ Infographics?

Standards:

• CCR Reading Anchor #7: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.

• CCR Writing Anchor #2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

• NGSS APPENDIX M – Connections to the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects

  • Science and Engineering Practice: Analyzing and Interpreting Data

  • Science and Engineering Practice: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information (NGSS)

Digital Tools:

• Google Forms/Sheets

• gMath Add-ons

• Google Draw

• Google Presentation

• Chrome Web Store Apps (infographics)

  • http://canva.com

  • PicktoChart App

  • http://www.easel.ly/

  • http://infogr.am/

  • https://www.silk.co/home

Advanced Tools:

• • Creating Google Maps

Google Fusion Tables (Note: we won’t be using Fusion Tables but I wanted you to be aware of them as an option)

• • Data Visualization: Fusion Tables

  • Google Fusion Tables

  • Fusion Tables Tutorials

  • Fusion Tables Basics

  • About Fusion Tables

  • Fusion Tables & Forms

  • Google Public Data Directory