Data Analysis

Lift (Predictions): ScratchJr_K-2

Students will make predictions during a read-aloud of a fictional picture book using Scratch Jr., students will then continue the story by creating a scene to code. 

Mapping Sam: Presenting Data_2-4 

Students will read Mapping Sam and study how maps are abstractions of data. Then, they will collect data on their school neighborhood and draw a map to represent the playground or school from a different perspective. 

State Facts: GreenScreen/Scratch_3-5 

Students will research a state of their choice using a variety of databases and gather information. Then, they will select which information to share and create a green screen video or Scratch project to share what they learned. 

I Am Every Good Thing: Google Draw_3-5 

Students will analyze data from their school SIP plan related to school culture. After analyzing the data, they will participate in a read-aloud of I Am Every Good Thing and connect that to building school culture. Then, students will participate in a lesson to create positive affirmation posters with Google Draw to help increase a positive school culture. 

Got Carbs: Website Evaluation_4-5 

Students participate in a whole group lessons to learn about the CARBS method of website evaluation. Then, they work as a class to evaluate a website. Finally, students choose a topic to research but first use CARBS independently to determine if the website should be used. 

Animal Research: Presenting Data_2

Students independently research an animal of their choice and its habitat. They will gather key information to share with the class. Then, students work in small groups to compare information and create graphs to compare and contrast their animals.

Getting to Know You: Genre Review and Data Analysis_2 

Students will complete a reading interest survey to share their favorite genres with the class. The class will work to represent this data in a variety of ways to determine which is the most useful. Then, they will connect this to utilizing the OPAC to locate their favorite books. 

President's Day: Gathering Data_3 

Students will learn about a former President's life and determine how life events helped him to persevere and solve problems. They will retell the main events of the President's life using a program written in Scratch or Scratch Jr. 

Bugs Don't Hug: Analyzing Data_3 

Students utilize resources to gather and graph information on an insect of their choice. Then, they use technology tools to convey that information in a sequel to Bugs Don't Hug. 

Helping Endangered Species: Data Analysis and PSA_3 

Students will gather information using PebbleGo and record the data in different ways. They will learn about ethical use if images, and then create at public service announcement to share their information with their peers. 

Stand Straight Ella Kate: Scratch_5 

After reading Stand Straight, Ella Kate, students will research the main character and gather data about her life. Students will create a Scratch project to share their learning with others. 

Women in History: Decomposition and Debugging_5

Students will research a famous woman from history and gather data about her life. Then, they will select information that shows her significance to us to share in a Scratch project. If 3D printers are available, students will use Tinkercad to create a representation of their researched woman.

Native American Totems: Augmented Reality and Creative Commons_Grade 5

Students will learn about Native American totems by collecting and presenting data. Then they will demonstrate their understanding of Creative Commons by creating their own totem.