Analyzing Patterns in Voter Data

Duration: 90 minutes

Grades: 9-12

Analyze, map and graph voter data in this data science and computational thinking lesson. Then take on the role of a data journalist to share the story of your data with others. 
Resources

Lesson Plan PDF

 

Grade Levels: 9-12

Duration: 90 minutes

Concepts/Skills: Data science, voter turnout, analyzing and interpreting data, computational thinking, pattern recognition, abstraction, storytelling

Objectives:

  • Interpret graphs and maps.
  • Use computational thinking skills such as pattern recognition and abstraction.
  • Analyze a data set by creating maps and graphs with a web-based data science tool.
  • Share their analysis with others and receive feedback.