Data Challenge
Analyze how The Tech for Global Good laureates use data as a tool to solve problems and affect change. Students will work in groups to create a plan for collecting and using data to address a problem in their own sphere of influence.
Design Problem: Design a plan to use data to address a problem in your life or community.
Grade Levels: 7-12
Duration: 90 minutes
Concepts/Skills: Data literacy, social impact, brainstorming
Objectives: Students will...
- Identify an issue existing in their immediate lives or community that could be addressed using data.
- Create a plan for collecting data that can aid in solving an issue.
- Explore how data analysis helps to inform solutions and measure their success.
“Solution” Videos
2021-2022 Laureates
![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/nf7-Gsr022M/maxresdefault.jpg)
Blue Sky Analytics
![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/grMT4fbtxq0/maxresdefault.jpg)
Buzz Solutions
![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/0T9cYK8zpgY/maxresdefault.jpg)
Ushahidi
![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/rTcuC2QY_0Q/maxresdefault.jpg)
Wild Me
Learn more about all of these laureates
2020-2021 Laureates
![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/RKLLk-bJkVc/maxresdefault.jpg)
Chipsafer
![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Mram32WxshE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Destination: Home
![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/0V-fCBm0-Hs/maxresdefault.jpg)
Opportunity Insights
![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/sS_tgz_UbZo/maxresdefault.jpg)
UNICEF’s Magicbox