Students conduct research on historical population changes in the U.S. They conduct Internet research on the Historical Census Data Browser, create a bar graph and data table using a spreadsheet program, and display and interpret their...

So much can change in seven years. Young statisticians choose three types of businesses, such as toy stores and amusement parks, and use census data to determine how the number of those businesses in their state changed between 2010 to...

Students recognize that data represents specific pieces of information about real-world activities, such as the census. In this census lesson, students take a class and school-wide census and construct tally charts and bar graphs to...

Students conduct research and use census data to compare different times and places. In this census lesson, students interpret data from charts and graphs, comparing census information from two time periods as well as from two different...

Learners explore New France. In this New France instructional activity, students examine census data compiled by Jean Talon in 1665 and 1666. Learners take on the role of Talon trying to convince the King of France to increase his...

Students analyze census data from 1915, 1967 and 2006. They read an article about how the world's population is growing at an alarming rate. They use primary source documents to create a timeline on the information they gathered. They...

Learners graph the population growth of New Hampshire using historical census data.

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.

Students graphically represent data from the Census.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate the housing characteristics of different tribes of Native Americans and compare them to the average American...

Eighth graders examine the census data of 2001.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders analyze data using one- and two-variable statistical analysis.  Students develop a research question that makes use of the...

Students examine U.S. Census figures. In this urban centers lesson plan, students compare city populations across the span of 50 years. Students create line graphs based on the data.

Young scholars discover the links between population and Congressional representation. In this government lesson, students research population statistics and create spreadsheets that compare population to the number of Congress members...

Students utilize oral histories to discover, analyze, and interpret immigration and migration in the history of the United States. A goal of the unit is fostering a discussion and encouraging students to make meaning of the bigger...

Students read various cartoons in their local newspaper and calculate the population demographics, spatial distribution and grouping of the characters. Using this information, they create a population distribution map and share them with...

Students investigate the reasons for taking a census and determine the problems that are involved in the process. They examine the population figure for Montana and Lake county before using the information to complete the included...

Eighth graders examine the number of slaves in Arkansas in each census period from 1820 to 1860. They graph the data using the proper labeling and write a paragraph summarizing the data from each period making comparisons between slave...

Students explore demographic shifts. In this Canadian Census lesson, students interpret data from the 2006 Census to determine the needs of the Aboriginal population in the country.

Young scholars review the Census Bureau's Homepage, gather information regarding population trends in order to make predictions on future populations.

Students create graphs and tables on the number of Chinese in British Columbia according to 1870 Census data. They analyze the data and complete worksheets in small groups and then discuss their conclusions as a class.

Eleventh graders research the population for ten cities in their state, in this example, Indiana, using census information. They design a spreadsheet using the data and create a bar graph with the data. They complete follow up questions.

Students gain an understanding of some of the challenges the U.S. faced at its birth. They are asked to compose a report on the state of the nation in 1790 (addressed to President George Washington), which includes a narrative, maps and...

Students utilize population pyramids to answer questions, make comparisons, draw conclusions and support predictions about the populations of China, India and the Unites States. They arrange numbers and symbolic information from various...

Students collect and compare data received from keypals. They use electronic mail to exchange information with keypals and rrite a paper comparing similarities and differences between themselves and their keypals. In addition, use a...

Students research immigration data from a specific time period. They create a graphic organizer that depicts the information and share the information with the class.