Authors
Bridget Walsh (CIRES), Jonathan Griffith (CIRES), Anne Gold (CIRES), Karla Citlali Lemus Gordillo (CIRES), Ami Nacu-Schmidt (CIRES), Christine Okochi (CIRES), Kerri Wingert (CIRES CEEE Affiliate)

Abstract

Teachers across the country have expressed a desire to incorporate authentic scientific data into their curricula, but struggle to find accessible and meaningful datasets that can be easily integrated into modern teaching practices (e.g., inquiry-based learning). In response to this problem, CIRES scientists and education and outreach associates have collaborated to create "Data Puzzles", a free resource that utilizes four research-backed instructional practices as outlined by Ambitious Science Teaching to engage students in data analysis in the context of important and relevant scientific research. Additionally, lessons include specific strategies and support for developing data sensemaking practices. In this poster, we present one Data Puzzle resource co-designed with CIRES atmospheric scientist Dr. Jen Kay in hopes that we can inspire other CIRES scientists to partner with us in this effort!