Understanding Visuals: Community History and Resilience

Understanding Charts: "A pyramid chart is typically in the form of an equilateral triangle. This triangle is divided into a number of horizontal sections of equal height. The width of each section varies from being smallest at the top of the pyramid and increases as we move towards the bottom of the pyramid. A topic is placed in each section of the pyramid chart. The width of each section shows the level of hierarchy among the topics. For example the wider more lower sections might include more general topics. As we keep moving upwards the topics become more and more specific." -JS Charts: https://jscharting.com/blog/pyramid-funnel-cone-charts/

Which of these is a pyramid chart?

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In this part of the visual, is the focus on Organizations or Communities?

• Organizations

• Communities

Select the section of the pyramid that represents the highest level of authority in an organization.

Identify the section on the visual that is not shown as part of the hierarchical pyramid but is still crucial to the organization.

A bubble map uses circles of different size to represent a numeric value. A larger circle represents more people or more value. A bubble map shows connections between groups. Which of these is a bubble map?

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The visual showcases the hierarchical structure of an organization and compares it to the loose interconnections of a community. Select the heading that lets readers know the bottom is about community.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

"A funnel chart is essentially an inverted form of the pyramid chart type so points display in the reverse order. It is also an equilateral triangle but pointing down and often includes a nozzle at the tip . A funnel chart is also divided into a number of different horizontal sections. The vertical axis represents progression through a process. In a funnel chart each section can have a different width and length. This is based on the significance and size of the topic to be covered in that particular section and can also be tied to specific data values." -JS Charts

Which of these is closest to a funnel chart?

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Select the points that represent the beginning stages of each spiral.

Following the arrows, what is the result of the upward spiral of assets?

• Feelings of betrayal and anger

• Feelings of success and community pride

• Community Needs Assessment

• Focus on Community Relationships

An asset-based

approach builds on the natural pride that all people have

for their own community instead of focusing on the problems. Categorize the elements of each.

Groups:

(a) Upward Spiral of Assets

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(b) Downward Spiral of Needs/Deficits

• Identification of people and groups with gifts to offer.

• Need for more money and professionals

• Project that snowballs over time

• Focus on community relationships

• Feelings of betrayal and anger

• Dissolution of project over time

• Residents eager to get involved

• Community needs assessment

• Volunteers that do more and more

• Feelings of success and community pride

• Focus on institutions and services

• Problem getting residents involved

• Community assets assessment

• Identification of needs and problems