Explanation
- The data we had gathered were discussing child care centers in Canada . We decided that we should make a map of Canada split up by the provinces, that then we used the height to represent how many childcare centers there were, per 100 kids (1 cm= I childcare center) We used monopoly houses to symbolize childcare centers. The ones that were for the majority licensed were green, and unlicensed were red. We used different colors to represent the different ages of the kids attending childcare centers. Yellow= younger than 1, red= 1-3, purple= ages 4-5 that aren’t in school, blue= ages 4-5 that are attending school, and we had brown for the ages that there was no data for. And finally we had made little flags that had the percentage of how much the provinces were struggling with finding safe childcare centers.
Map without added data Finished product with legend
Core competency
Critical thinking
While completing this project, I was working on my critical thinking. This could be while gathering data, creating a prototype, and even writing this reflection. I had to use this competencies to gather information and make connections with different data sets. I had to sort out useful information, but also recognize what would not be necessary for what I was working on. Having the liberty to chose whatever inspired me, made it possible for me to highlight my critical thinking on my own. I had to be strategic on what was the main idea and not get side tracked by adding to many details that would hide the original idea.
Being someone that has a better understanding in math and science related problems, finding the data and explaining it, was a piece of cake. But because this has to be a 3d data visualization, that means ill have to step out of my comfort zone. I was in charge of drawing the map of Canada and dividing the provinces. And when I tell you it was a struggle, it really was. It took me at least five tries, and it still was not what I wanted, but I’ve learned that there are more important things too worry about and not all the little lakes in Nunavut. It was interesting seeing how one piece of data that is just a simple bar graph, could turn into an intricate map of Canada with different heights and colors, and still have all the same information.
I can statements
I understand how to gather data and show it in a different way
-> During this project I collected different data, and then made a 3d visualization using the same data.
I can work with others while still assuring that my ideas are showed as well
-> As I did this project with a partner, I can work collaborative and come up with ideas together. But at the same time. I can show my ideas as well.
I am willing to step out of my comfort zone
-> While drawing and painting during this project, there were times when it felt so hard. But in doing so I stepped out of my comfort zone , and still made great quality work.