Project Based Learning | Class 12 Informatics Practices Notes
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7.4.4 Project IV: Utilising an open data source to use a national, state or district level Dataset
The Open Government Data (OGD) Platform India (www.data.gov.in) supports the government's open data initiative by providing datasets for public use. One such dataset is the 'Special Tabulation on Adolescent and youth population classified by various parameters for India, States and Union Territories, 2011', contributed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and released under the National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP). This dataset contains 12,168 rows and 123 columns, including data on population by area (total, rural, urban), age groups, gender, caste categories (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes), literacy, and workforce participation. Students can analyze this dataset to answer various demographic and social questions such as total population aged 10 to 24, states with maximum illiterates, percentage of marginal workers, sex ratio comparisons, and literacy rates among Scheduled Tribes and Castes. The project involves downloading the CSV file, loading it into a Pandas DataFrame, filtering and grouping data, renaming columns for ease, and plotting results using bar charts or pie charts. An example solution for calculating total population aged 10 to 24 is provided, demonstrating step-by-step data processing and visualization. This project enhances students' data analysis, programming, and critical thinking skills using real government data.
📊 Diagram: See table_1, table_2, table_3, table_4, figure_3: Table on page 11 (5×2); Table on page 12 (5×2); Table on page 12 (10×7); Table on page 13 (9×8); Figure 7.2: Barchart showing population in different categories
🧪 Activity: Students download the dataset, perform data filtering and grouping, rename columns, and plot bar charts to analyze population data aged 10 to 24.
🔗 Connection: This section concludes the chapter by demonstrating practical application of project-based learning using real data, linking back to earlier concepts of project planning and teamwork.
Table on page 11 (5×2)
| 0 | INDIA |
|---|---|
| 1 | INDIA |
| 2 | INDIA |
| 3 | INDIA |
| 4 | INDIA |
Table on page 12 (5×2)
| 12163 | District - South Andaman (03) |
|---|---|
| 12164 | District - South Andaman (03) |
| 12165 | District - South Andaman (03) |
| 12166 | District - South Andaman (03) |
| 12167 | District - South Andaman (03) |
Table on page 12 (10×7)
| Area | Class | Category | TotalPop | MalePop | FemalePop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | INDIA | Total | All Ages | 1210854977 | 623270258 | 587584719 |
| 1 | INDIA | Total | 10-14 | 132709212 | 69418835 | 63290377 |
| 2 | INDIA | Total | 15-19 | 120526449 | 63982396 | 56544053 |
| 3 | INDIA | Total | 20-24 | 111424222 | 57584693 | 53839529 |
| 4 | INDIA | Total | Adolescent (10-19) | 253235661 | 133401231 | 119834430 |
| 5 | INDIA | Total | Youth (15-24) | 231950671 | 121567089 | 110383582 |
| 6 | INDIA | Rural | All Ages | 833748852 | 427781058 | 405967794 |
| 7 | INDIA | Rural | 10-14 | 96804494 | 50488158 | 46316336 |
| 8 | INDIA | Rural | 15-19 | 83902472 | 44570557 | 39331915 |
Table on page 13 (9×8)
| 9 | INDIA | Rural | 20-24 | 73835046 | 38138662 | 35696384 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | INDIA | Rural | Adolescent | (10-19) | 180706966 | 95058715 | 85648251 |
| 11 | INDIA | Rural | Youth | (15-24) | 157737518 | 82709219 | 75028299 |
| 12 | INDIA | Urban | All Ages | 377106125 | 195489200 | 181616925 | |
| 13 | INDIA | Urban | 10-14 | 35904718 | 18930677 | 16974041 | |
| 14 | INDIA | Urban | 15-19 | 36623977 | 19411839 | 17212138 | |
| 15 | INDIA | Urban | 20-24 | 37589176 | 19446031 | 18143145 | |
| 16 | INDIA | Urban | Adolescent | (10-19) | 72528695 | 38342516 | 34186179 |
| 17 | INDIA | Urban | Youth | (15-24) | 74213153 | 38857870 | 35355283 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Project Based Learning (PBL) and how does it help students develop practical skills?
Project Based Learning (PBL) is an educational approach that emphasizes practical exposure to real-world problems through active engagement in projects. For example, students learn to organize their work, manage time, and collaborate effectively while solving a project problem.
Which of the following is NOT a step involved in Project Based Learning as per Figure 7.1?
Random assignment of tasks without planning
Which of the following best describes Project Based Learning (PBL)?
Practical exposure to real-world problems through active engagement in projects
Identify the correct sequence of steps involved in Project Based Learning as shown in Figure 7.1: Steps in project based learning. The steps include Identification of a project, Defining a plan, Fixing a time frame and processing, Providing guidance and monitoring, and Outcome of a project.
Identification, Defining a plan, Fixing time frame, Providing guidance, Outcome
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