Big Data
Very large sets of data that are analyzed by machines to uncover patterns, trends, and associations.
👩🏫 How to Explain by Age Group
Elementary (K–5)
“Big Data is like having a giant box of LEGO bricks, so many that no one could count them all! Computers can look through all those pieces and find patterns or match colors faster than we could.”
Middle School (6–8)
“Big Data means tons of information collected from things like websites, videos, and apps. AI tools look at all of it to find patterns, like what videos people watch or how students learn best.”
High School (9–12)
"Big Data refers to massive datasets that are too large for traditional tools to process. AI uses this data to uncover trends, predict behavior, and personalize services, transforming fields like healthcare, marketing, and education.”
🚀 Classroom Expeditions
Mini-journeys into AI thinking.
Elementary (K–5)
Have students sort colored beads or buttons in a big jar. Ask: What if we had 10,000? Could a computer help? Discuss how machines help us handle very large sets of things.
Middle School (6–8)
Give students a spreadsheet with hundreds of rows (e.g., favorite foods, colors, or class scores). Ask them to find patterns. Then show how AI might do this faster and more deeply.
High School (9–12)
Have students explore public datasets. Ask them to identify a trend and explain how AI could use this data to make predictions or personalize experiences.
