ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

• How can we extract knowledge from data? (College Board, 2020)

• How can we use technology to help us explore large data sets?

• How can I use this knowledge to help others?

Information literacy is an essential concept for students to understand.

Big Data can't be processed by the traditional sense of using software programs; however, by exploring larger data sets, students can begin to develop information literacy that will allow them to build computational and critical thinking skills.

These lessons are designed for Middle and Upper School students to learn how to tell a story with data. They are designed to teach students how to utilize spreadsheets and explore data. They can be used in various classes to explore how data is used in the world.

Data Diagnostics below can be found on the Lessons Page.