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Dying to Live - Comparing Scatterplots
Lesson2 of 3 in this unit
SecondaryYear 10MathematicsStatisticsProbabilitySocialDisabilityEqualityMental HealthPhysical Health
Lesson Summary
During this lesson, students will use scatterplots to investigate Australia’s organ donation and transplant data and the issues associated with this topic. They will follow the story of Allan Turner from the documentary film Dying to Live, who is raising awareness of organ and tissue donation in Australia through Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation. Students will find trends and compare Australian organ donation and transplant rates with those of the leading country, Spain, and investigate ways that Australia could improve outcomes. Students will communicate the issue and recommend ways for Australians to save more lives through organ donation through the creation of a poster.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- be able to analyse and compare data using scatterplots.
- be able to conduct research to identify trends.
- be able to make recommendations based on data, and communicate findings effectively.
- understand current issues associated with organ donation and transplants.
Success criteria
Students can:
- understand the general process concerning organ donation and be familiar with current issues associated with organ donation and transplants.
- develop scatterplots and identify trends.
- conduct research to find useful and valuable information.
- make a clear recommendation and effectively justify choices.
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