Experience Report of Unplugged Data Science Activities for Children

• Ana Júlia Taqueuti Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
• Flávia Villela Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
• Janaína Gomide Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
• Jhulian Marotti Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
• Maria Eduarda Namba Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
• Laura Emmanuella Santana Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
• Jefferson Nogueira Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wie.2024.242256

Abstract

This study presents a Data Science education initiative for children. The objective of this article is to present the development and evaluation of playful activities that address basic Data Science concepts such as estimation, data visualization, pattern recognition, probability, among others. A set of activities was developed in three different formats: everyday curiosities, games and practical activities. A total of 97 children aged 6 to 10 participated in the activities and the results of the evaluations with children revealed that they enjoyed carrying out these activities, understood the concepts and showed interest in learning more about the subject.

Keywords: data science, children, coding, unplugged

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