Session 8 Family Guide

Data Science for Young Minds — Tips for families facilitating Session 8: Your Data Project

Overview

Put it all together. Pick a question, collect data, make a visualization, and present your findings.

Facilitating Each Lesson

Lesson 1: Choose Your Question

Tip: Pick a topic you genuinely care about and write a clear, specific, data-answerable question. Take time to let your child explore and share their thoughts.

Try asking: "What do you think about brainstorming topics you are curious about?"

Lesson 2: Collect and Organize

Tip: Go out and gather your data using the methods you planned. Then organize it into tables and tallies. Take time to let your child explore and share their thoughts.

Try asking: "What do you think about executing your data collection plan?"

Lesson 3: Create Your Visualization

Tip: Build the graph that tells your data's story. Choose the right type and make it clear. Take time to let your child explore and share their thoughts.

Try asking: "What do you think about choosing the right graph type for your data?"

Lesson 4: Present and Reflect

Tip: Share your findings with an audience and reflect on what you learned. Take time to let your child explore and share their thoughts.

Try asking: "What do you think about structuring your presentation: question → method → findings → conclusion?"

Conversation Starters

"What did you learn about brainstorming topics you are curious about?"
"What did you learn about executing your data collection plan?"
"What did you learn about choosing the right graph type for your data?"
"What did you learn about structuring your presentation: question → method → findings → conclusion?"