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Overview

The Data Visualization for Educators and Data Analysis is the second of a set of three badges created to introduce educators to data literacy. Upon completion of the badge activities, educators will have practical instructional tools to use with students in an in-person and/or distance learning settings to support data literacy. This set should be completed together and in sequence but may be completed at different times.

The other badges in this series include:

Badge 1: Introduction to Data Literacy for Educators (prerequisite)

Badge 3: Data Analysis Interpretation for Educators

Learning Objectives

Educators will understand how different types of graphs and charts help to answer different types of questions and reveal different types of patterns.
Educators will select from a range of visualizations to answer specific science questions using data.
Educators will learn to recognize and integrate Gestalt Principles of visual perception in lessons using data visualizations.
Educators will practice assessing confidence in data as a way of explaining patterns.
While completing this badge, you will engage in the following activities:
Identify the graphs and charts that students are expected to be able to observe, work with, and create and the power of these in addressing different types of questions
Practice creating visualizations to help convey meaning using GLOBE data related to daily air temperatures.
Explore concepts related to visual perception and the effect of these on teaching and learning.
Analyze trends in data using the concept of confidence to describe patterns
Practice data analysis of mapped visualizations

Time Required:

3 hours

Intended Audience:

K-12 and pre-service educators

Culturally Relevant Teaching: Earners are expected to consider CRT concepts. For practical tips on how to implement CRT in your classrooms, please refer to this article NASA EPDC_CRT Flyer.pdf.

Relevant National Standards:

Next Generation Science Standards:

The Next Generation Science Standards include eight Science and Engineering Practices; six of these supports data literacy as defined in this badge.
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Developing and Using Models
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

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Culturally Relevant Teaching: Earners are expected to consider CRT concepts. For practical tips on how to implement CRT in your classrooms, please refer to this article NASA EPDC_CRT Flyer.pdf.

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