Data Clubs for Middle School Youth
Developing data science materials and activities for after-school and summer experiences
Lead Staff:
Andee RubinProject Staff:
Traci HigginsNon-TERC Project StaffTracey Wright
SummaryThe Data Clubs project develops, implements, and tests four new modules on data science for middle school youth that bring together powerful Computer Science tools with engaging, curated data sets. It is implemented in rural and urban settings, including the 4-H SPIN Clubs in Maine and a local partner in the Boston area. The project is interested in broadening participation in this emerging field before stereotypes about who participates becomes entrenched.
Professional development for teachers in Maine whose students want to use existing datasets in their science fair projects will also be developed.
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Tracey Wright
The Data Clubs project develops, implements, and tests four new modules on data science for middle school youth that bring together powerful Computer Science tools with engaging, curated data sets. It is implemented in rural and urban settings, including the 4-H SPIN Clubs in Maine and a local partner in the Boston area. The project is interested in broadening participation in this emerging field before stereotypes about who participates becomes entrenched.
Professional development for teachers in Maine whose students want to use existing datasets in their science fair projects will also be developed.
Related Publications
Content Areas:
Math
Out of School / Informal Education
Research / Evaluation
MathOut of School / Informal EducationResearch / EvaluationFunder:
National Science Foundation
Award Number:
DRL-1742255
10/1/17 – 9/30/21
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