Lesson 1
What is data?
Introduction
Pupils learn about data by researching data about a person of their choosing and exploring ways data can be grouped. They consider the data that might be held about them and look at examples of data misuse by organisations.
Learning objectives
- To understand what data is
- To classify data
- To identify ways that data might be used
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Lesson plan
- Lesson slides
- Student handouts
- Who might have my data?
- Examples of data
Other resources:
Printouts of slides, terms and conditions from popular app or website (optional)
Quick links
Lesson plan
Introduction: Who am I? (10 minutes)
What is data? (20 minutes)
How can data be used? (20 minutes)
How is data collected? (10 minutes)
Extension ideas
Differentiation
Opportunities for assessment
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