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Data Science

15-lesson unit on data collection, analysis and communication for NSW Year 8 Science Stage 4.

18lessons

4assessments

7-11hstudy

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Lessons

Block A, Data Fundamentals (L01–L05)

What Counts as Scientific Data?

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Qualitative and Quantitative Observations

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Variables and Fair Testing

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Designing Reliable Data Tables

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Choosing the Right Graph

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Block B, Analysing Data (L06–L10)

Identifying Patterns and Trends

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Outliers, Anomalies and Measurement Error

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Accuracy, Precision and Repeated Trials

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Using Spreadsheets to Organise Data

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Interpreting Graphs in Science

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Block C, Evidence and Communication (L11–L13)

Claims, Evidence and Reasoning

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Evaluating Data Quality

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Communicating Findings Clearly

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Block D, Data Sources and Models (L14–L16)

Data Sources and the Digital Footprint

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Types of Models in Science

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Computer-Based Models and Simulations

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Block E, Investigate and Synthesise (L17–L18)

Mini Data Investigation

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Unit Synthesis and Depth Study Preparation

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Building a Model, Building a Theory

Lessons 11-13 and 17-18

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Unit Quiz

Full unit cumulative assessment

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Unit Snapshot

18lessons

3checkpoints

1unit quiz

1NESA outcome

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