Lesson Plan Data Visualisation Duration: 50 mins

Data Visualisation Displaying information well can change the meaning of a graph

Data Visualisation The following two graphs present the same data. Which looks nicer? Which is easier to read? Which is simpler? Which year had the most over-25 students enrol in college? How are the numbers changing with time?

Data Visualisation Have a look and play around with these 3 activities on your computer: Baby Names Harry Potter Links London Tube Link: https://www.thedatalab.com/schools/links-for-lesson-plan-4/ Using the table, score each graphic out of 10 Plus: What does it do well What to you wish it did better?

Criteria Harry Potter London tube Baby Names Interactivity Look   Criteria Harry Potter London tube Baby Names Interactivity I can interact with the visualisation Look The visualisation looks good Informative The information is useful Understandable I can understand what is being shown Clear The graphic is not cluttered, confusing or misleading. TOTAL Add up the scores. Two STARS What does this graphic do well? One WISH What is missing?

General discussion Which visualisation was the most … interactive/well presented/understandable? Did any of the visualisations help you understand something you didn’t know? When using the tools, did anything surprise you? What kind of information would be best shown on a graph? What kind of information would be best shown on a map? What kind of information would be best shown in a network like the Harry Potter tool? Why did the London Tube map use an animation?

Data Visualisation If you don’t select the right method to show your information (data gathered), you run the risk of people not understanding the results correctly.

Lesson Plan Data Visualisation Duration: 50 mins