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Pupils often hear about trends, but they don't always see them. The eighth lesson in a unit of 15 requires individuals to use the Google Trends tool. Class members identify patterns in the visualization before presenting the patterns explaining them to the class.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils research a current topic related to the school
- Discuss the difference between describing trends and connections between data and drawing conclusions about data
Classroom Considerations
- It is possible to choose a topic that will not return any useful trend information, so check ahead of time to be sure the topic will work for the activity
Pros
- The handout provides a brief tutorial on how to use Google Trends
- The teaching tips give suggestions on other ways to share information
Cons
- None