UCZ Data Jam: Important Documents

The resources included here are designed for student use. 

UCZ Data Jam Student Handbook
This PDF contains all of the most important information from the website, but in a condensed, printable form.

Student Planning Sheet
This planning tool can help your classes break Data Jam down into small steps with concrete deadlines. Print or make a copy to keep your progress on track.

Data Jam Report Template
We ask students to submit their projects in the same format. To facilitate that request, we have provided this template for students to use to write their report. When clicking this link, a copy will automatically be forced. 

2026 UCZ Data Jam Judging Rubric
Print out a copy and use it as a checklist while you make sure your project is complete.

Getting Started with CODAP
A guide for using the free data analysis platform, developed by Concord Consortium.

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Deadlines & Dates

January 12 – Urban Critical Zone Data Jam Competition Registration Open
February 3 – Urban Critical Zone Data Jam Webinar #1 Where Does a Data Jam Fit? Integrating an Urban Critical Zone Data Jam into Your Existing Curriculum
March 4 – Urban Critical Zone Data Jam Webinar #2 Helping Students Make Sense of Messy Data: Instructional Moves for Supporting Student Data Analysis
March 9–May 8 – Virtual support sessions available
April 8 – Urban Critical Zone Data Jam Webinar #3 Helping Students Share Their Science: Scaffolding Creative Products and Scientific Communication
April 17 – Urban Critical Zone Data Jam Competition registration due (Registration closes)
May 8 – Urban Critical Zone Data Jam Competition student consent forms due 
May 15 – Urban Critical Zone Data Jam Competition projects due (11:59 p.m. EDT)
May 22 – Urban Critical Zone Data Jam Competition 2026 winners announced