Join Tuva and the NSTA Professional Learning Team for a deep dive into using local data as evidence in making sense of complex phenomena.

**About the Session** Join Tuva and the NSTA Professional Learning Team for a deep dive into using local data as evidence in making sense of complex phenomena. At the start of the session, educators will pose questions about a local anchoring phenomenon and use the Tuva Tools to explore and visualize real datasets in pursuit of answers. The latter half will include a community science experience, where participants will gather and analyze their own data. Participants will leave with practical strategies for guiding students to use mathematics and science practices to uncover patterns in their communities. **Key Takeaways** * Develop a deeper understanding of the role of data and mathematical thinking in the process of sensemaking. * Explore authentic local data using the Tuva data, graphing, and statistics tools to make sense of local phenomena. * Develop practical strategies to help all students productively engage with data. **Institute Resources** Click here to access all of the [session resources](https://my.nsta.org/collection/uW5VhrJ0rJk_E), including slides, handouts, and artifacts.