Teacher’s Resources
Teach CS with Confidence: GATO365 Project Series
GATO365 Learning Center is proud to announce a new initiative designed to empower educators with the resources they need to bring computer science to life in their classrooms. Our CS Projects Series is a carefully curated collection of computer science projects complemented by supportive multimedia materials, including instructional videos, interactive quizzes, and comprehensive guides.
Each project is crafted to not only align with educational standards but also to spark students' interest in CS, with step-by-step instructions that ensure teachers can easily integrate new technologies and programming concepts into their curriculum. Recognizing the importance of assessment and feedback, we've included detailed answers and explanations with each project, enabling both teachers and students to track progress and deepen their understanding of the material.
Classroom Presentations
Our purpose is to inspire high school students to explore and pursue the field of data science.
In order to do just that, your high school students will be taught by a Cal Poly student about not only the foundations of data science but what it takes to be in the field! On top of that, your students will also learn about the future role data science will play in jobs in a multitude of fields.
When you book a classroom presentation, you will be able to select from the following topics to have discussed in your classroom:
a) Data Visualizations using Spotify Data
b) One-Way ANOVA using Data
c) A Supervised Machine Learning Algorithm: K nearest neighbors
Interested in introducing data science OR Computer SCIence to your high school?
Schedule a visit today!
Testimonials
“Dr. Williams’ presentation was illuminating and informative for my academically talented juniors... The presentation engaged and involved my students in a simple application within the field that exposed them to the broader applicability of the field while holding their interest. ”
“Professor Williams spoke with my AP Statistics class via Zoom at the end of the school year. He showed the students different and relevant formats for how data can be interpreted. I appreciated Professor Williams’s interest and enthusiasm for the content he presented and the students were actively engaged with his short lesson. I hope to have him return in the Fall to present to my AP Statistics students as a way to expand their understanding of the applications of statistics.”
“Having Dr. Williams present for my Introduction to Data Science class was great because students were able to see how some of the topics we use in class are actually used in the data science field. Dr. Williams provided relevant topics to my high school class and took their interests into consideration. It is important to expose our students to the data science field and Dr. Williams has great knowledge. His program shows students how to be able to answer questions based on data rather than by an opinion.”
What to Expect: Classroom Presentations
Classroom Activities
It is important that students get exposed to data science and statistics in their high school classroom. The number of data scientists needed for the job market is growing every year. We need to make sure that your students are prepared for this demand.
In order to prepare for this demand, we have created some activities to get your students engaged and interested in all that is data science!
Plots for Shots - an interactive activity that allows students to discuss the aged-old question: Who is the G.O.A.T.? Michaels Jordan or Lebron James. Plus, whether Kobe Bryant should be added to the discussion using visualizations.
Understanding Racial Demographics In Big US Cities - this hands-on activity gives students the capacity to learn about the racial breakdown of big cities in the US while giving them the opportunity to practice using Chi-Square Tests. Students will use real data to learn or enhance their understanding of the Goodness of Fit Test and the Test of Homogeneity.