Data Nuggets for Students
What is a Data Nugget?
DataNuggetsIntroduction.mp4Data Nuggets are classroom activities that engage students with data from authentic science research and feature a diverse variety of scientists. Lessons are designed to be completed in 30-60 minutes. Materials are easily differentiated for a variety of student skill levels. https://datanuggets.org
This video includes a 20-minute overview of Data Nuggets and how to use them with your students. Please contact Andy P. at andreaupnorth@gmail.com for further assistance in using these resources in your classroom.
These Data nuggets support students' development of the the Science and Engineering standards and the following performance standards.
6-8 Grade Performance Standard (Alaska Science Standards)
MS-LS1-6.
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on tracing movement of matter and flow of energy.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the biochemical mechanisms of photosynthesis.]
MS-LS1-7.
Develop a model to describe how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through an organism. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on describing that molecules are broken apart and put back together and that in this process, energy is released.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include details of the chemical reactions for photosynthesis or respiration.]
9-12 Grade Performance Standard (Alaska Science Standards)
HS-LS2-5.
Develop a model to illustrate the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. [Clarification Statement: Examples of models could include simulations and mathematical models.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the specific chemical steps of photosynthesis and respiration.]
HS-ESS2-6.
Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on modeling biogeochemical cycles that include the cycling of carbon through the ocean, atmosphere, soil, and biosphere (including humans), providing the foundation for living organisms.]