Data Science STEM resources
Here are some authentic datasets collected by research scientists studying marine and coastal animal populations. Use them to develop your students' data science skills as they analyse the data and use it to answer questions related to real-life management issues.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 5-6, 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Data acquisition, Data interpretation |
| Keywords | Data science, Dataset, Fauna data, Crocodiles, Dugongs, Turtles, Whales, STEM, Science, Scientific method, Higher order thinking, Spreadsheets, Data representation, Data analysis, Data visualisation, Mapping, Latitude, Longitude, Google maps, National Map, Excel, Numbers, Cross-curriculum priorities, sustainability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Country, Peoples, Culture |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Mathematics, Science, HASS |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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