Are college admissions test fair? This graph reveals some interesting trends in the results from the ACT test, organized by family income. Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Category: *social justice
Relationship Between Points & Salaries in the NBA and WNBA
How do salaries in the WNBA and NBA compare? Is there a relationship between the number of points an athlete scores and their salary? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Minimum Salary in the WNBA vs NBA
How do salaries in the WNBA and NBA compare? Is it fair? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Gen Z: Social Engagement
How socially engaged is Gen Z? What percentage of them donate to charity? Participate in public demonstration or marches? And how is this data collected? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Taiji Cove Hunting Season (Annual Slaughter of Dolphins)
Each year, hundreds of dolphins are killed and captured in Taiji, Japan. What has impacted the annual hunt? (Notice/wonder/feel/act, with resources to encourage activism) Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Anti-Asian Hate Crimes in the US (2020 –> 2021)
Anti-Asian Hate Crime in the U.S. rises during the pandemic year. How is this different from trends with other hate crimes? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
2019 National School Climate Survey: Experiences of LGBTQ+ Youth in Our Nation’s Schools
GLSEN's 2019 National School Climate survey investigated the safety of LGBTQ+ Youth in American schools. What did the survey reveal? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Homelessness Among US Veterans and the Impact of Targeted Voucher Programs
How did the US government address the major issues of homelessness amongst its military veterans? ...and what's happening now? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Voting Rates by Age, 1980-2016: Millennials are the Only Group to See an Increase since 2012
Who votes? Check out the who votes, by age, over the years. Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Income Inequality in Toronto
What do you notice about where wealth is concentrated in the city of Toronto? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Food Deserts: 14 States have Greater than 15% of their Population Living in Food Deserts
More than 39 million Americans live in "food deserts" -- places where residents do not have ample access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Use these graphs to explore this urgent issue. Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Victims of Fatal Police Action in Canada
Black and Indigenous people are disproportionately victims of fatal police action in Canada.
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Reports of Racial Profiling by Police by Sector in Ontario
How does race and employment impact who gets profiled by police in Ontario?
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Cost of thriving vs typical wages for full time workers
How is the New York Police Department (NYPD) funded, in comparison to other service departments in New York City?
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Police Funding: NYC Budget Priorities, 2014-2019
How is the New York Police Department (NYPD) funded, in comparison to other service departments in New York City?
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Incarcerated Americans, 1920-2014
How many Americans have been incarcerated over time? Check out this stacked area graph...
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Maximum Number of Refugees Allowed (US)
The number of refugees that can be admitted for resettlement in the US has dramatically dropped since 1980.
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Vaping Up a Storm 3: E-cigarette ads and teen e-cigarette use
As more dollars were spent on e-cigarette advertising, e-cigarette use amongst teens rose dramatically. This double y-axis graph, that is both a bar and a line graph, reveals a disturbing trend.
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Who Gets Arrested for Fare Evasion on the MTA (NYC Subway)
Who gets arrested for fare evasion on the MTA (New York City subway)?
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NYC Subway Fare Evasion by Income Level – Who Skips Out on Paying?
NYC Subway Fare Evasion by Income Level - who skips out on paying?
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