Session 8: Practice Activities
Time to Practice!
6 activities to reinforce what you learned. Try them all!
Difficulty levels: Easy Medium Challenge
1 Claim Finder Easy Activity
Find 5 data claims from different sources (news, ads, social media, school). For each, write: the claim, the source, and one question you would ask about it.
2 Source Checker Easy Research
Take one data claim and trace it back to its original source. How many layers of reporting did you go through? Did the claim change as it was passed along?
3 Investigation Outline Medium Writing
Write a complete outline for your Data Detective Investigation: the claim, your planned investigation steps, what evidence you will look for, and what a fair verdict would require.
4 Peer Investigation Exchange Medium Group Activity
Exchange investigations with a partner. Review their report and give feedback: Is the evidence convincing? Is the verdict fair? Are there gaps? Write 3 strengths and 2 suggestions.
5 Final Presentation Medium Activity
Present your Data Detective Investigation to your class, family, or study group. Include: the claim, your investigation, your evidence, and your verdict. Take questions.
6 Data Detective Certification Reflection Challenge Writing
Write a one-page reflection on your entire data science journey from Grade 3 to Grade 5. What skills did you build? What surprised you most? How has your thinking about data changed? What will you investigate next? You are now a certified Data Detective.