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Data Science 1

A high school course designed to introduce students to the foundations of data analysis using Python.

Data Science 1 Course

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5 Lessons
36 Activities
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Recommended for Ages 11+

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No Prerequisites

Python

Python is one of the most popular high-level programming languages today. It is easy to read and flexible for use in functional or object-oriented programming paradigms. Its many useful libraries make it a favorite choice for scripting, machine learning, data science, and more.

What Kids Learn

  • Unit 1: Introduction
  • Unit 2: Graphs
  • Unit 3: DataFrames
  • Unit 4: Complex Charts
  • Unit 5: Capstone Project

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Captivating Topics

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Unit 1: Introduction

Explore the fundamentals of statistics and how to use Python for data analysis.

8 Activities:

  • 1.1: Welcome
  • 1.2: What is Data Analysis?
  • 1.3: Python Refresher
  • 1.4: Start Your Analysis
  • 1.5: Back to Python
  • 1.6: Review
  • 1.7: Quiz
  • 1.8: Lab: Exploring Real Data

Unit 2: Graphs

Create basic graphs with matplotlib: Line charts, bar charts, histograms, and more.

7 Activities:

  • 2.1: Bar Graphs and Histograms
  • 2.2: Line Graphs
  • 2.3: Scatter Plots
  • 2.4: Customizing Plots
  • 2.5: Review
  • 2.6: Quiz
  • 2.7: Lab: Rainfall

Unit 3: DataFrames

Manipulate your datasets using DataFrames, a data type in pandas.

7 Activities:

  • 3.1: Creating Dataframes
  • 3.2: Creating Random Data
  • 3.3: Manipulating Data Sets
  • 3.4: Variation of a Normal Curve
  • 3.5: Review
  • 3.6: Quiz
  • 3.7 Lab: Olympics Medals

Unit 4: Complex Charts

Learn about advanced chart types, and explore how to customize your figures.

9 Activities:

  • 4.1: Box Plots
  • 4.2: Area Plots
  • 4.3: Lab: Sea Level Anomaly
  • 4.4: Creating Figures
  • 4.5: Customizing Figures
  • 4.6: Complex Bar Graphs
  • 4.7: Pie Charts
  • 4.8: Review
  • 4.9: Quiz

Unit 5: Capstone Project

Put your data skills to the test in this open-ended coding challenge.

5 Activities:

  • 5.1 Day 1: Intro to Final Lab
  • 5.2 Day 2: Load Data, Initial Charts
  • 5.3 Day 3: Charts Complete
  • 5.4 Day 4: Polish, Customize, Document
  • 5.5 Day 5: Final Report

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