Impacts of technology use
Appreciate how AI and other data-driven technology may affect people and resources globally.
K–2 Competencies
K-2.E.3.4a Recognize that technology needs energy (e.g., electricity, batteries) to work and that we should use technology wisely.
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Data Science Starter Kit Module 5: Telling the Story - Visualization and Communication
Welcome to the culminating skill of data science—communicating your findings effectively so others can understand and act on them! This module focuses on how to create clear visualizations and compelling narratives that make data accessible and meaningful to different audiences.🔗
Visualization and Communication isn’t about creating fancy graphics or impressive presentations. It’s about developing the empathy and clarity to think, “How can I help others understand what this data means and why it matters to them?” The best data science in the world is useless if it can’t be understood and applied by the people who need it.
3–5 Competencies
Use familiar examples of energy consumption (e.g., tablets, laptops, cell phones) to draw conclusions about the energy use of large data centers and systems like AI. e.g., one laptop charging uses 50 watts and an AI data center uses as much energy as 50 million laptops running together
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit Module 5: Telling the Story - Visualization and Communication
Welcome to the culminating skill of data science—communicating your findings effectively so others can understand and act on them! This module focuses on how to create clear visualizations and compelling narratives that make data accessible and meaningful to different audiences.🔗
Visualization and Communication isn’t about creating fancy graphics or impressive presentations. It’s about developing the empathy and clarity to think, “How can I help others understand what this data means and why it matters to them?” The best data science in the world is useless if it can’t be understood and applied by the people who need it.
6–8 Competencies
Recognize that data collection practices, tools, representations and resulting consequences are unevenly distributed across the globe.
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit Module 5: Telling the Story - Visualization and Communication
Welcome to the culminating skill of data science—communicating your findings effectively so others can understand and act on them! This module focuses on how to create clear visualizations and compelling narratives that make data accessible and meaningful to different audiences.🔗
Visualization and Communication isn’t about creating fancy graphics or impressive presentations. It’s about developing the empathy and clarity to think, “How can I help others understand what this data means and why it matters to them?” The best data science in the world is useless if it can’t be understood and applied by the people who need it.
9–10 Competencies
Recognize the environmental cost of running large data centers and AI/ML models while considering the costs versus benefits of nuclear power and evaluating solar and wind options for clean energy.
Evaluate an impactful data story and its societal implications. e.g., historical heart disease research impacts for men and women
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit Module 5: Telling the Story - Visualization and Communication
Welcome to the culminating skill of data science—communicating your findings effectively so others can understand and act on them! This module focuses on how to create clear visualizations and compelling narratives that make data accessible and meaningful to different audiences.🔗
Visualization and Communication isn’t about creating fancy graphics or impressive presentations. It’s about developing the empathy and clarity to think, “How can I help others understand what this data means and why it matters to them?” The best data science in the world is useless if it can’t be understood and applied by the people who need it.
11–12 Competencies
Consider the environmental and human costs of harvesting natural resources for the creation of modern technologies. e.g., mining of lithium, geopolitical issues with high precision silicon
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit Module 5: Telling the Story - Visualization and Communication
Welcome to the culminating skill of data science—communicating your findings effectively so others can understand and act on them! This module focuses on how to create clear visualizations and compelling narratives that make data accessible and meaningful to different audiences.🔗
Visualization and Communication isn’t about creating fancy graphics or impressive presentations. It’s about developing the empathy and clarity to think, “How can I help others understand what this data means and why it matters to them?” The best data science in the world is useless if it can’t be understood and applied by the people who need it.
Advanced Competencies
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