The PLACES project draws on a place-based approach as a means to increase “data fluency” — the ability and confidence to make sense of and use data. This means knowing when, how, and why to use data for a specific purpose, such as solving problems and communicating ideas grounded in evidence. It aims to equips educators with knowledge, skills, and educational resources needed to successfully integrate NASA assets (such as data sets, maps, images, classroom lessons, and the expertise of per