Learn to Read the Stories Hidden in Data

Every graph tells a story. Students learn how to read, interpret, and question bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, dot plots, histograms, and other visual representations of information. Along the way, they'll discover how data is used in science, sports, business, medicine, and everyday life.

Become a Data Detective

Where does data come from? Students conduct surveys, collect observations, measure real-world phenomena, and investigate questions using evidence. They'll learn how to spot patterns, identify trends, and draw conclusions from information they gather themselves.

Build STEM and Science Fair Skills

Data analysis is one of the most important skills in modern science and technology. Students learn how to organize information using spreadsheets, create professional graphs, and communicate findings clearly—skills that prepare them for science fairs, research projects, and future careers in STEM.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Gather your materials

    1. Introducing the Graph

    2. Unit Vocabulary

    3. Data in the Real World

    4. Analyze the Data

    5. Graph It!

    6. Interpret the Graph

    7. Collect & Record Data

    8. Analyze Your Data

    1. Introducing the Graph

    2. Unit Vocabulary

    3. Data in the Real World

    4. Analyze the Data

    5. Graph It!

    6. Interpret the Graph

    7. Collect & Record Data

    8. Analyze Your Data

    1. Introducing the Graph

    2. Unit Vocabulary

    3. Data in the Real World

    4. Analyze the Data

    5. Graph It!

    6. Interpret the Graph

    7. Collect & Record Data

    8. Analyze Your Data

    1. Introducing the Graph

    2. Unit Vocabulary

    3. Data in the Real World

    4. Analyze the Data

    5. Graph It!

    6. Interpret the Graph

    7. Collect & Record Data

    8. Analyze Your Data

    1. Introducing the Graph

    2. Unit Vocabulary

    3. Data in the Real World

    4. Analyze the Data

    5. Graph It!

    6. Interpret the Graph

    7. Collect & Record Data

    8. Analyze Your Data

About this course

  • $39.99
  • 56 lessons

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What materials do I need?

    You'll need the Data Science & Data Literacy Workbook (available online), a pencil, a notebook, and a computer with internet access. Students will complete investigations, collect and analyze data, create graphs by hand and digitally, and use Google Sheets to organize and visualize information.

  • Is this course really self-paced?

    Yes. There are no live sessions, no deadlines, and no scheduled class times. Your student works through lessons whenever it fits your schedule.

  • How does the mastery-based feedback work?

    When your student submits an assignment, our instructors review it and either approve it or send specific feedback for revision. Students revise and resubmit until the work meets the standard. No moving on until it's solid.

  • How long does the course take to complete?

    Most students finish in 3–5 months, but there's no time limit. Some families move faster, some slower - the course works either way.

  • What do students get when they finish?

    A certificate of completion. The course is transcript-eligible through Wild Oasis Learning, or students can self-report the credit to their own school or program.

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