This document provides an overview of a session on investigating the world with data visualization. It introduces tools like Worldmapper, infographics, and Gapminder that can be used to visually represent data. The session will include an introduction to data visualization, brainstorming ideas for how to integrate these tools into content areas, and sharing ideas and next steps. Examples of maps, infographics, and Gapminder visualizations are presented to illustrate different data visualization approaches and techniques.