Technologies

Make a Micro:Pet that smiles and sings! In this lesson, learners will code a micro:bit to show a face and make sounds. The learners can then design a papercraft monster to fit round the micro:bit.

• Curriculum Level: Early (Pre 5 & P1) First (P2-P4)
• Curricular area: Expressive arts Technologies

Make a Micro:bit Monster and put it to work collecting data for you! In this lesson, learners will code a micro:bit to show a face and make sounds, as well as sense the ambient temperature. The learners can then design a papercraft monster to fit round the micro:bit, and decide where in the classroom or school they will put their monster.

• Curriculum Level: Second (P5-P7)
• Curricular area: Expressive arts Technologies

'Teach Data Literacy: a guide for primary teachers' is a resource developed by the Data Education in Schools team to support teachers to enhance opportunities for all to build the skills and habits of mind relevant to data problem-solving.

• Curriculum Level: Early (Pre 5 & P1) First (P2-P4) Second (P5-P7)
• Curricular area: Expressive arts Health and wellbeing Languages Maths & Numeracy Religious and moral education Sciences Social Studies Technologies
• Topics and Themes: Activity, Diet, Rest and Sleep Biodiversity and Interdependence Data Analysis Data visualisation Diet Digital Literacy Finding & Using Information Past Events and Societies People in society, economy and business Processing and Managing Information Responsibly
• PPDAC Framework: Analysis Conclusion Data Plan Problem

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• Curriculum Level: Second (P5-P7)
• Curricular area: Expressive arts Health and wellbeing Maths & Numeracy Social Studies Technologies
• Topics and Themes: Data Analysis Diet Digital Literacy Finding & Using Information People in society, economy and business
• PPDAC Framework: Analysis Conclusion Data Plan Problem

NPA Data Science: Level 6 assessment exemplar How do we make sure everyone in Scotland as fast internet access? The Scottish Government has committed to having superfast broadband access to all by the end of 2021. Grants are in place for suppliers to help deliver this mission.

• Curriculum Level: NPA Data Science Senior Phase (S4-6)
• Curricular area: Technologies
• Topics and Themes: Blended or Home Learning Computer Science Data Analysis Finding & Using Information People in society, economy and business Processing and Managing Information Responsibly
• PPDAC Framework: Analysis Conclusion Data Plan Problem

This resource introduces an understanding of water pollution, what is it, how do we measure it and why does it matter.  Young people are encouraged to develop data literacy skills through an understanding of water. This material was taken from our Webinar - Making a Splash with Data

• Curriculum Level: Second (P5-P7) Senior Phase (S4-6) Third (S1-S3)
• Curricular area: Sciences Social Studies Technologies

This resource develops learner's data interpretation skills by asking " What's going on in this graph?"  This material was taken from our Webinar – Making a Splash with Data

• Curriculum Level: Second (P5-P7) Senior Phase (S4-6) Third (S1-S3)
• Curricular area: Sciences Social Studies Technologies
• PPDAC Framework: Analysis Conclusion Data

This resource introduces an understanding of currents and tides in water. How can we understand currents and tides, how can it improve our understanding of the world. Young people are encouraged to develop data literacy skills through an understanding of water. This material was taken from our Webinar - Making a Splash with Data

• Curriculum Level: Second (P5-P7) Senior Phase (S4-6) Third (S1-S3)
• Curricular area: Sciences Social Studies Technologies

Dear Data This resource brings together 6 lessons that make use of the book Dear Data by Stefanie Posavec and Giorgia Lupi.

• Curriculum Level: Second (P5-P7)
• Curricular area: Maths & Numeracy Technologies
• Topics and Themes: Data Analysis Finding & Using Information
• PPDAC Framework: Analysis Conclusion Data Plan Problem