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Educational Datasets have been created using data that is available on the CSIRO Data Access Portal. Each dataset has a linked teacher guide and comes in three different levels, novice, expert and programmer. Novice and expert data is intended for use with spreadsheet software, while programmer data is intended for use with programming languages.
The provided teacher guides describe the datasets for teachers and provide a range of lesson activities for students in Years 3 to 10. Datasets are grouped according to where the data's context fits into learning areas of the Australian Curriculum. All of the available dataset packages cover general data literacy content from the Mathematics and Technologies learning areas, as well as the science as a human endeavour and science inquiry skills strand of the Science learning area.
Available resources
Australian Curriculum Links
View how these resources can be linked to certain learning areas within the Australian curriculum.
Download Australian Curriculum Links PDF (783 KB)
Download Australian Curriculum Links - accessible version TXT (57 KB)
Datasets companion guide
The educational datasets companion is a general guide to using data in the classroom.
Download datasets companion guide PDF (1 MB)
Download datasets companion guide - accessible version DOCX (1 MB)
Available datasets
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef Carbon Dioxide Measurements dataset records concentrations of oceanic carbon dioxide and atmospheric conditions along the Great Barrier Reef, taken aboard a moving ship.
This is a teacher and student resource for Science, Mathematics, Digital Technologies and Geography teachers, with activities for Years 7 to 10. It covers earth and space science, science as a human endeavour, science inquiry (Science) and processes and production skills (Digital Technologies).
Download resource PDF (813 KB)
Download Dataset - accessible version DOCX (1 MB)
Logan's Dam
The Logan's Dam Water Quality dataset records fortnightly observations of water conditions in a dam in South East Queensland. The dataset provides an opportunity for students to explore the way that water conditions change over time, examine potential hazards in water quality, compare related datasets and examine the interactions between water chemistry and biological life.
This is a teacher and student resource for Science, Mathematics, Design and Technology, Digital Technologies and Geography teachers, with activities for Years 7 to 10. It covers chemical sciences, earth and space sciences, science as a human endeavour, science inquiry (Science) and processes and production skills (Digital Technologies).
Download Resource PDF (756 KB)
Download Dataset - accessible version DOCX (559 KB)
Sydney particle study
The Sydney Particle Study dataset records weather conditions and concentrations of different air pollutants, which were recorded at Westmead in Sydney.
This is a teacher and student resource for Science, Mathematics, Digital Technologies and Geography teachers, with activities for Years 7 to 10. It covers chemical sciences, science as a human endeavour, science inquiry (Science) and processes and production skills (Digital Technologies).
Download Resource PDF (493 KB)
Download Dataset - accessible version DOCX (567 KB)
Mean sea level
The Reconstructed Global Mean Sea Level dataset records the average global sea level from 1880 to 2009. Measurements have been calculated using tide gauges located around the world and satellite readings. Using this dataset, students can explore changes in sea levels, compare measurement methods and create models and predictions based on identified long-term data trends.
This is a teacher and student resource for Science, Mathematics, Digital Technologies and Geography teachers, with activities for Years 7 to 10. It covers earth and space science, science as a human endeavour, science inquiry (Science) and processes and production skills (Digital Technologies).
Download Resource PDF (600 KB)
Download Dataset - accessible version DOCX (680 KB)
Wheatbelt bird survey
The Wheatbelt Bird Survey dataset records every species of bird sighted at the 'Koobabbie' property in the northern wheatbelt of Western Australia between 1987 and 2016. Students have an opportunity to explore diversity, replicate a real-world experiment and examine seasonal differences in species observed.
This is a teacher and student resource for primary school teachers, with activities for Years 3 to 6. It covers biological sciences, science as a human endeavour, science inquiry (Science) and processes and production skills (Digital Technologies).
Download Resource PDF (513 KB)
Download Dataset - accessible version DOCX (497 KB)
Income equality
The Income Inequality in Australian Regions Measurements dataset indicates levels of income inequality present in Australian Local Government areas in 2001 and 2011. The dataset provides an opportunity for students to explore differences throughout the country and consider contributing factors to high or low income inequality.
This is a teacher and student resource for Mathematics, Digital Technologies, Economics and Business and Geography teachers, with activities for Years 7 to 10. It covers science inquiry (Science) and processes and production skills (Digital Technologies).
Download Resource PDF (812 KB)
Download Dataset - accessible version DOCX (973 KB)