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Make Data Speak ActivityMake Data Speak Activity
Publisher
US Department of Commerce
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Internet Access
Year
2020
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Make Data Speak

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Data displays are more than just a bunch of numbers. Small groups access census results and create eye-catching data displays. Teams choose a statistic and collect data points for five locations. Classmates present their infographics to the class and discuss what can be done to change the statistic for the better.

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Concepts

data collection, data display, the census

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Limit the searched topics within the census data to keep learners from being overwhelmed
  • Assign the same data topic to different groups and have them compare their choices of display

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires Internet access for groups

Pros

  • Provides examples of infographics for reference
  • Contains direct links to the data to use for the activity

Cons

  • None

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