1. Global Health
A Gapminder Exploration

2. TASK 1: PREPARE TO BE AMAZED!
200 COUNTRIES, 200 YEARS, 4 MINUTES:
THE JOY OF STATS
Watch the video Hans Rosling produced as part of the Gap Minder project.

3. What questions do you have about what we just watched?
AMERICAS
EUROPE
AFRICA
ASIA
INDIA
What questions do you have about what we just watched?

4. STEP 2: EXPLORE THE TOOL GET IN YOUR GROUPS GRAB A DEVICE TURN IT ON
NAVIGATE TO

5. INVESTIGATE! Can you change/adjust Variables on the x-axis
Variables on the y-axis
Scales for the variables
Which countries’ information is shown
The speed of animation
The type of charts shown

6. STEP 3: ESSENTIAL QUESTION
HOW CAN DATA DISPLAYS BE USED TO COMPARE COUNTRIES OVER TIME?
Select two countries that interest you and check their box in the menu to the right.
Choose one variable you’d like to use in your comparison and set the y-axis to that variable.
Set the x-axis to time
Set the scale of the y-axis to linear
Set the scale of the x-axis to linear
Turn on the trails
Play the animation
Collect and then display the data in another way
What conclusions can you draw?

7. STEP 4: PREPARE A PRESENTATION
SHARE WHAT YOU LEARNED
Prepare a 2-3 minute presentation that:
Describes why you selected the variable and countries you wanted to compare
Includes the chart you created
Compares your two selected countries using written and verbal statements
Supports your comparison statements using an alternate display of the data (E.g. box and whisker plot, histogram, line plot, etc.)
Provides your conjectures as to why the differences/similarities exist

8. STEP 5: PRESENT & PEER REVIEW
PRESENT TO YOUR PEERS
Present what you have learned to the class. Be sure to use enthusiasm, good vocal volume, and eye-contact.
& PEER REVIEW
As your peers present, be a good audience member by listening attentively, filling out the peer review form, and asking good questions.