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Q6 Make Your Case: DD Reveal

13. Data Detectives

Creating Your Infographic Reveal

Step 1. Determine one of the following tools to use to create your infographic. You may want to spend a little bit of time learning how to use the tool by playing the linked resources that is provided for each tool.

Step 2. Case Title at the top of the Infographic.

  • Create a clear, catchy title.
    • Example ~ Case Closed: The Missing Collectible Mystery

  • Include your name or detective alias.

Step 3. The Big Question.

  • Answer this in one short sentence:
    • Who do you think stole the collectible?
  • This is your prediction ~ your claim.

Step 4. Evidence Section (The Proof).

  • Include three pieces of evidence from your Data Detective Notebook.
  • For each piece of evidence:
    • A short heading (Evidence #1, #2, #3).
    • 1–2 sentences explaining what the data shows.
    • Why does this evidence support your prediction?
    • At least ONE piece of evidence must be a chart
      (pie chart or column chart).

Step 5. Visuals Connections.

  • Add icons, shapes, or images that match your data.

  • Tip for Detectives: If someone only looked at your icons, they should understand why the icon is being used.

Step 6. Detective Reasoning (The “Why”).

  • Briefly explain:
    • How your evidence connects together.
    • Why it leads you to your conclusion.

  • Think: “What story does my data tell?”

Step 7. Final Conclusion: Case Closed.

  • End with a strong closing statement:
    • Restate who you think did it.
  • One final reason why the evidence proves it.

Step 8. Design Tips (Quick Wins). Review your creation and consider the following:

  • Use headings and sections (don’t crowd everything).
  • Keep text short and readable.
  • Use color to organize information, not distract.
  • Leave white space so your infographic is easy to follow.

Step 9. Go to your 13. Data Detective Notebook that you have saved in your Thing 13 Data Detectives folder.  On slide 13, Q6 Make Your Case: DD Reveal and add a copy of (paste) your infographic.


13. Q6 VOCABULARY

13.Q6 COMPLETING

13.Q6 Student Checklist
 

13.Q6 Teacher Guide 

MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

5. Computational Thinker
b. collect data or identify relevant data sets

6. Creative Communicator
c. communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations
d. publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for a variety of audiences

Websites

Videos for Outside Sources