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STEAM - Transforming Data
Lesson3 of 3 in this unit
Cool+SecondaryYear 7 - 8MathematicsGraphs and dataThe ArtsEnvironmentalSustainabilityEconomicDesign ThinkingSystems Thinking
Lesson Summary
This is a STEAM lesson, which adds the Arts to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). To find out more about STEAM and STEM, click here.
Students will investigate the concept of using photographic or mosaic art as a type of infographic designed to share statistics with the public and send powerful messages about chosen issues. Students will develop pixel art to represent real data in a similar way to Chris Jordan’s photographic artworks. Your class will also design and lead their own statistical investigation, and share their results through the use of photographic art, pixel art or other media.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the importance of visual displays to view data
- understand how effective artwork can be used to send important messages and instigate change
- use a variety of mathematical and scientific skills to design and conduct investigations related to littering in Australia
- creatively find ways to display important data
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain how an image or artwork may be able to communicate data more effectively than a graph
- use non-traditional methods to effectively display real data
- use a variety of mathematical and scientific skills to design and perform a statistical investigation related to littering in Australia
- find creative solutions to real-world problems
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