Data Detective — Collect, Chart, Conclude
Child designs a data collection question, gathers data from family members or observations, creates a chart or graph, and draws conclusions from the evidence. The agent guides the parent through the full data cycle, observing question formulation, systematic data collection, visual representation, and interpretation — the building blocks of data literacy and statistical thinking.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Child needs paper (graph paper is ideal but regular paper works), pencil, ruler, and colored pencils or markers. A clipboard is handy if data collection happens outdoors. If the question involves surveying family members, have 3-5 people available (or use phones/text to collect responses). If it involves observation (birds, cars), set a specific time window. Help the child write the question at the top of the paper.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.