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Texas Tech Apps (7th grade)

Description

In this lesson, students explore what data is, how it’s collected, and how it can be used to tell stories. Through hands-on activities, students will examine their surroundings for data, reflect on their digital footprint, and learn how to critically analyze and evaluate data visualizations and data stories.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Define data and describe where it appears in everyday life
  • Identify their personal data trail and evaluate its impact
  • Recognize the connection between data and technology
  • Analyze graphs and visualizations to extract meaning
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of real-world data stories
Description

In this lesson, students are introduced to the basic operations and features of spreadsheets. Through a hands-on activity, students will explore how to use spreadsheets to organize and analyze data. They will learn about concepts such as rows, columns, cells, ranges, operations, and functions.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Define key spreadsheet terms such as rows, columns, cells, ranges, operations, and functions
  • Use common spreadsheet functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MEDIAN, and MODE
  • Use spreadsheet tools like sort and filter to analyze datasets
  • Reflect on data patterns and draw meaningful conclusions
Description

In this lesson, students explore their screen time habits by creating and analyzing a data dashboard. Through Google Sheets, students will build visualizations such as scorecards, line graphs, and pie charts to better understand trends in digital behavior.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Create multiple types of data visualizations using spreadsheet tools
  • Organize visualizations into a cohesive dashboard layout
  • Interpret trends and patterns in screen time data
  • Present findings and reflect on data through a written or visual report
Description

In this lesson, students complete a summative assessment of the module’s learning objectives.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate their knowledge of data and spreadsheets through a multiple choice quiz