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US Census Bureau

Us Census Bureau: The Art of Persuasion: Using Census Data to Influence Others

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
In this instructional activity, students will incorporate information from the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts data access tool into an advertisement for a city of their choice. They will use persuasive and advertising techniques to...
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census: Population

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is great for gathering sociological data. Data can be related to a wide variety of topics. Great for research!
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US Census Bureau

Us Census: Percentage of People Who Walk to Work in Cities and Population Size

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Using census data, learners will create box plots to make inferences about the percentages of people who walk to work in cities of different population sizes (small, medium, and large). Students will use these findings to write a short...
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U.s. Census Bureau: Age Data

For Students 9th - 10th
This website has data available on age at the following levels: National, State, County, and other. Other statistical sections are "International Data," "Baby Boomer," "Older (55+) Population," and "Elderly (65+) Population."
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Race: Black Population

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to census data on the black population in the United States.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: California American Community Survey (Acs) Data Portal

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Working with large datasets that support exploration of patterns is an essential first step in becoming fluent with data. In this dynamic data science activity, students can access part of the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community...
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Statistics Canada: Add! Don?t Subtract! A Complete Count

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this learning activity from Statistics Canada, students will learn the value of census data when it is totaled and linked with different geographic regions. As part of this instructional activity, students will work with a...
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US Census Bureau

United States Census Bureau: Numbers That Tell a Story

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Using State Facts for Students, a data access tool from the U.S. Census Bureau, students will explore data about their state and voice their opinions on how the population has changed over time. Students will work in small groups to...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Census

For Students 3rd - 8th
Try this real world challenge that focuses on data collection, data analysis, and problem solving with information from the U.S. Census Bureau. Discover how these skills are applied in real life situations in this one page activity from...
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US Census Bureau

Us Census Bureau: American Community Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Community Survey uses demographic data to enable the government and communities make important decisions.
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Health Insurance Data

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Census Bureau has given detailed information on Health Insurance. Each category is provided via a link. Definitions are included within these categories.
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Quick Facts: Jacksonville City, Florida

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick facts from the most recent census data for Jacksonville, Florida. More detailed information is available through a the 'Select a Fact' pulldown menu above the table. The data can be downloaded in Excel or text format.
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Business plans.org: Demographics

For Students 9th - 10th
This page offers links to many resources needed for demographic studies, including population studies, consumer demographics, U.S. Census data files, a reference tool to the world's population literature, World Wide Web visitor...
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Bureau of the Census: Hispanic Population of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This web-page from the U.S. Bureau of the Census looks at the hispanic population of the United States via census data and other facts.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: u.s. Population Density Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive tool that lets you choose a map (Census or Religion), then choose demographic or religious profiles to create a slideshow.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The Digital Divide: A Data Analysis Activity Using Subtotals

For Teachers 10th - 12th
A lesson plan that includes a PowerPoint learning module for students. The purpose of the lesson plan is to teach how to use Excel to analyze a large amount of data, in this case from the US Census. The example being used is the...
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Labor Force Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
U.S. Census Bureau's current labor force data is presented here.
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Texas State Data Cent. & Office of the State Demographer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a resource for statistical population information on the state of Texas. See how the state has grown and changed through the years. A great research tool for students studying the state.
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Gazetteer Files

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Gazetteer Files provide a listing of all geographic areas for selected geographic area types. The files include geographic identifier codes, names, area measurements, and representative latitude and longitude coordinates. There...
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Factfinder for the Nation [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Census Bureau offers detailed information on the history of census taking in the U.S., what questions are asked, how data is gathered, and how it is used.
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Uscb: Us Government: Us Census Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides census data for housing, population data, people, and much more.
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Census of India

For Students 9th - 10th
The Indian Census is the largest single source of statistics on the people of India. This is the official site that includes a wealth of statistics.
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Integrated Public Use Microdata Series

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Census data is available here for extraction in various configurations--provides a resource for math and social studies collaboration analyzing and sorting data.
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Income Inequality

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Census Bureau site is a brief look at U.S. Income Inequality and includes links to full reports and census data explaining this issue. It is a good site for the serious student.

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