Regional data help young people understand where they live — and the power of information

Regional data make it easier to understand new topics and discover more about the place we live in. Czech, mathematics, biology, geography — or just about any other subject you can think of. Regional data from the Liberec Region Data Portal can be used almost anywhere to connect classroom learning with an environment that pupils and students know well.

Working with data does not have to remain the preserve of science and technical subjects. A specific dataset, map or chart can work just as well as a basis for discussion, project work or an assignment focused on source verification in humanities subjects. In the process, pupils learn not only how to find data, but also how to read, interpret and place it in a broader context. That is an exceptionally valuable skill today.

Interest and motivation grow

Regional data are much easier for young people to relate to. Do you know how many people your age live in the Liberec Region? Or what the average temperature was in the year you started primary school? Connecting lessons with the environment we live in can spark greater interest and motivation to explore a topic in more depth.

“One of the main ideas behind launching the Liberec Region Data Portal was to provide the public with a high-quality source of data and information with a clearly traceable origin. This allows pupils to look for connections, formulate their own hypotheses or explore how the outcome changes depending on the way the data are interpreted,” says Edvard Kožušník, First Deputy Governor of the Liberec Region responsible for economic and strategic development.

From maths exercises to project days

There are many ways to use the data. In mathematics, real data from the region, districts or municipalities can replace anonymous numbers from a textbook. In geography or biology, pupils can track changes in population, climate or landscape. In computer science, the data can be used to create simple visualisations or applications. They can also support individual and group assignments and provide a solid basis for final presentations.

Another important topic is the reliability of data and their sources. Concrete examples can show why it matters to know where data and facts come from, how current they are and what context they belong to — and how easily information can turn into misinformation when taken out of context. This can be particularly useful when teaching media literacy and critical thinking.

Regional data are also well suited to project days. They can encourage pupils to identify problems in their immediate surroundings, support their findings with concrete evidence and look for possible solutions. In this way, teaching also helps young people get to know and understand the place where they live.

You don’t have to search on your own

Our Liberec Region Data Portal team offers workshops for primary and secondary school teachers. We have also prepared materials for nursery schools. We help teachers use the portal and provide inspiration tailored to specific subjects and age groups.

Working with regional data can make everyday lessons more concrete and engaging. From Jilemnice to Česká Lípa, schools are already familiar with the Liberec Region Data Portal and use it in their teaching. Join them and bring our data into your classroom too.