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The U.S. Census
For this U.S. Census Worksheet, students read a passage regarding the U.S. Census and answer the following 10 multiple choice questions.
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Surname Survey
Young scholars use data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine whether last names in a local phone directory reflect the Census Bureau's list of the most common surnames in the country. In this surnames lesson plan, students use the...
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A Slice of the Census
Students learn why the census makes a difference. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students examine the importance of each census question and explain the measures taken to protect the confidentiality of personal information on the census.
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Projections and the Census
Students learn why the census makes a difference. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students connect data and history in their study of previous population booms and analyze census data in order to make predictions about the future.
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Getting Active in the Census
Students learn why the census makes a difference. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students identity ways to participate in the 2010 Census while they understand the need the need for citizen action to reduce the risk of undercounts.
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The Role of Individuals and Groups in the Census
Young scholars learn why the census makes a difference. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students describe and explain the roles that individuals, government agencies, and partner groups play in the census.
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Lesson 1: Map Data and the Census
Learners learn about the history of the census. For this U. S. Census lesson plan, students develop an understanding about how the United States Constitution grants and distributes power and discover how the spatial organization of...
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Exponential Models
Students fit a constant growth rate exponential model to U.S. population data and use the model to predict future population. They write an equation to determine U.S. population based on constant growth rate model.
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Race and Ethnicity in the United States
Students explore race and ethnicity as it is defined by the U. S. Census Bureau. They compare data from 1900, 1950, and 2000 and identify settlement patterns and changes in population. In groups, they map these changes and discuss...
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Where Do I Live?
Pupils gain a better understanding of the population of the region they live in by comparing U.S. census data on the internet.
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U.S. Population Hits 300 Million
Students read a story about the population in the United States reaching 300 million, and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. For this population lesson plan, student respond to literature by answering questions,...
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The Demographics of Immigration: Using United States Census Data
High schoolers work together to analyze United States Census data on immigration. They compare and contrast the data and determine how immigration numbers have changed over time. They calculate percentages and make their own...
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It's Census Time: Census Lesson Plans
Census lesson plans can provide an interdisciplinary look at how the data is used, and what it means for everyone.
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Look, There's Another One!
In this math worksheet, students spend a week collecting information on either the word or U.S. populations from the U.S. Census Bureau Web site. Students record their data in a chart and bar graph. Students also use the website to...
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Census Countdown
Students read and discuss the census and how the census is used by the government. In this census lesson plan, students use the data collected to compare different census's and their outcomes.
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Census Sensibility
Students examine the importance of the census and census data collection methods. They gather statistical data, create graphs comparing state and national populations, and compose written reflections on why the census is necessary.
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Modeling Population Growth
Young scholars create linear, exponential, and quadratic models of U.S. population data to determine which function best represents U.S. population growth. They predict future populations based on each model.
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Biggest US City by Letter Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, learners respond to 26 identification questions about U.S. cities. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Latinos Spice Up Melting Pot
Students investigate the history of early Hispanic workers in the U.S. They complete an online Webquest, explore various websites, read about Latinos in the U.S. today, view a mural, and answer discussion questions.
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Population Growth Rates
Students determine the average annual rate of change (growth rate) of U.S. national population for each decade of historical census data.
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Exponential Models
Pupils fit a continuous change exponential model to U.S. population data and use the model to predict future population.
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Census 2000: Future focus
Students recognize the importance of the census. They identify specific concerns of different population groups. They design an advertisement for Census 2000.
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Making Sense of the Census
In this unit of lessons, students make sense of the census. They examine why a census is taken and participate in activities.
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Making Sense of the Census
In this unit of lessons, learners make sense of the Census. They examine why a census is taken and participate in activities.