Data surrounds us, and building basic data visualization skills is a critical competency for every student.
By mapping data with a range of frameworks, we can discover hidden relationships, articulate ideas, and spot patterns and opportunities. Maps are important tools for telling stories. Understanding how they work, and how to use them for yourself will enhance your skills of analysis, synthesis, spatial reasoning, and storytelling.
How does it work?
The downloadable activity walks you through how to take data from your backpack, purse, desktop, or kitchen cabinet and use different frameworks to sort it and find new relationships and possibilities. The activity is written to be used in the classroom, but it can be done with any group or on one’s own.
Credits
Secret Language of Maps by Carissa Carter
Educator Guide: edited by Jennifer Brown and designed by Lauren Steltzer
Exam Copies for Educators
To request a complimentary examination copy to review for use in your classroom, contact Penguin Random House Education here.
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