Little Data Detectives
Fun data-collection tasks where learners observe, count, and compare simple sets.
Description : Using simple data‑collection tasks, this program encourages learners to observe, count, and compare information from their surroundings. Interactive projects with charts and visual aids introduce the basics of data handling in a fun way.
Category : Math
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Getting Started with Data
Section 1: What is Data?
- Lesson 1: Understanding Data
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Understanding Data
- Lesson 2: Sources of Data
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Sources of Data
Section 2: Observing Our World
- Lesson 1: Using Our Senses to Observe
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Using Our Senses to Observe
- Lesson 2: Noticing Details Around Us
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Noticing Details Around Us
Section 3: Simple Counting
- Lesson 1: Counting Everyday Objects
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Counting Everyday Objects
- Lesson 2: Counting Nature’s Treasures
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Counting Nature’s Treasures
Section 4: Tallying and Recording
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Tally Marks
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Introduction to Tally Marks
- Lesson 2: Making a Simple Tally Chart
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Making a Simple Tally Chart
Section 5: Recording Observations
- Lesson 1: Writing Down What We See
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Writing Down What We See
- Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Data Journal
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Creating a Simple Data Journal
Module 2: Collecting Data
Section 1: Learning to Ask Questions
- Lesson 1: What Questions Can We Ask?
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Questions Can We Ask?
- Lesson 2: Simple Survey Making
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Simple Survey Making
Section 2: Measuring Our Surroundings
- Lesson 1: Using a Ruler to Measure
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Using a Ruler to Measure
- Lesson 2: Comparing Sizes Around Us
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Comparing Sizes Around Us
Section 3: Recording Data in Tables
- Lesson 1: Creating a Basic Data Table
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Creating a Basic Data Table
- Lesson 2: Filling in the Data Table
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Filling in the Data Table
Section 4: Data from Nature
- Lesson 1: Observing Plants and Flowers
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Observing Plants and Flowers
- Lesson 2: Noticing Animal Patterns
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Noticing Animal Patterns
Section 5: Class Data Collection
- Lesson 1: Gathering Data in Class
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Gathering Data in Class
- Lesson 2: Sharing Our Observations
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing Our Observations
Module 3: Sorting and Categorizing Data
Section 1: Sorting by Colors
- Lesson 1: Grouping Objects by Color
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Grouping Objects by Color
- Lesson 2: Creating Color Categories
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Creating Color Categories
Section 2: Sorting by Size
- Lesson 1: Comparing Big and Small
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Comparing Big and Small
- Lesson 2: Organizing by Size Order
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Organizing by Size Order
Section 3: Sorting Shapes
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Different Shapes
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Recognizing Different Shapes
- Lesson 2: Grouping Similar Shapes
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Grouping Similar Shapes
Section 4: Organizing by Type
- Lesson 1: Sorting Everyday Items
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Sorting Everyday Items
- Lesson 2: Creating Simple Categories
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Creating Simple Categories
Section 5: Basic Data Comparisons
- Lesson 1: Comparing Quantities
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Comparing Quantities
- Lesson 2: Simple "More or Less" Concepts
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Simple "More or Less" Concepts
Module 4: Visualizing Data
Section 1: Introduction to Graphs
- Lesson 1: What is a Bar Graph?
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 What is a Bar Graph?
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Simple Bar Graph
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Drawing a Simple Bar Graph
Section 2: Picture Charts
- Lesson 1: Understanding Pictographs
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Pictographs
- Lesson 2: Making Our Own Picture Chart
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Making Our Own Picture Chart
Section 3: Introducing Line Graphs
- Lesson 1: Connecting Dots on a Graph
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Connecting Dots on a Graph
- Lesson 2: Reading a Simple Line Graph
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Reading a Simple Line Graph
Section 4: Visual Data from Nature
- Lesson 1: Creating a Weather Chart
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Creating a Weather Chart
- Lesson 2: Comparing Temperatures Visually
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Comparing Temperatures Visually
Section 5: Data Art and Visual Aids
- Lesson 1: Drawing Data Pictures
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Drawing Data Pictures
- Lesson 2: Using Colors to Represent Data
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Using Colors to Represent Data
Module 5: Comparing and Interpreting Data
Section 1: Side-by-Side Comparisons
- Lesson 1: Comparing Groups of Objects
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Comparing Groups of Objects
- Lesson 2: Counting and Comparing
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Counting and Comparing
Section 2: Ranking What We Observe
- Lesson 1: Ordering from Least to Most
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Ordering from Least to Most
- Lesson 2: Finding the Biggest and Smallest
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Finding the Biggest and Smallest
Section 3: Data in Our Daily Lives
- Lesson 1: Observations at Home
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Observations at Home
- Lesson 2: Simple Family Data Projects
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Simple Family Data Projects
Section 4: Recognizing Patterns
- Lesson 1: Spotting Repeating Patterns
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Spotting Repeating Patterns
- Lesson 2: Pattern Games with Data
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Pattern Games with Data
Section 5: The Final Data Detective Project
- Lesson 1: Project Overview and Planning
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Project Overview and Planning
- Lesson 2: Presenting Our Data Discoveries
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Presenting Our Data Discoveries