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Using Data from Sensors

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Beginning with a discussion about using technology to collect data, this resource includes a video about the next Mars rover as an example. Young scientists are taught that filtering is necessary before collected data can be analyzed. Links to phone apps that can collect data and online recording software are included so that older learners can practice filtering recorded data. This amazing lesson plan provides instructions for adapting it to grades six through twelve.

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computers, data collection, data, remote sensing, space travel

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Engineering, computer technology, data collection, Modeling, remote sensing, space exploration, stem, raw data, sensors, computational thinking, software engineering, science
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6th - 12th
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Science
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1 hr
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