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Do Vampires Really Exist?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners identify and extend a number pattern into very large values. They create and interpret a graph based on their number patterns. Students compare a math model with real-world statistics about the existence of vampires.
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A Look at Race in America Using Statistics

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the issue of racism in America.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze charts and graphs on blacks and whites in America.  
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Biggest Cities in the UK Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the biggest cities in the United Kingdom. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
Organizer
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Quiz: Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers

For Students 5th
In this whole numbers worksheet, 5th graders compare and order 10 sets of numbers. Each number ranges from four to eight digits. Students must read a table and read numbers in word form as well. 
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When Marriage is a Crime

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast forced marriages with arranged marriages. In this current events lesson, students examine legislation regarding forced marriages and then debate the forced marriage law in Britain.
Worksheet
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United States Population: Using Quadratic Models

For Students 6th - 12th
In this United States population worksheet, students solve word problems about the United States population by using the quadratic formula. Students complete 6 problems.
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Women in the Labor Force

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the differences men and women experience in the work force. They study the relationship between education and the likelihood of employment.
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Lesson 3: Understanding Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explain population growth in Maryland and its relationship with age structure, household growth and consumption of land.
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Critter Characteristics

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars explore the adaptations of deep sea life forms.  In this science lesson, students watch a video to observe characteristics which allow for the sea creature to thrive in it's environment. Young scholars determine the...
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I am Canadian

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students complete a survey about ethnic origin and discuss the results. They discuss the definition of ethnicity and the pros and cons of being of a certain ethnic group.
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Learning and Population Information - Where I Live

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study their county populations in a multimedia presentation format. In this populations lesson, students work in groups of 3 to research the county populations in their state. Students chart their results in an Excel document...
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Average Looking

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use measurements of their classmates to find the average (means and modes) of their facial features. They use their findings to create a three-dimensional "class head." Examples and assessment materials are included.
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A Geographic Study of Florida's Diverse Community

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify major population centers and their demographic features using an outline map of Florida and the Internet to.
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Arkansas Black Pioneers: A History of African-American Colonies in Arkansas

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research regions of early Arkansas as they relate to African American colonies in Arkansas after the Civil War. They discuss the characteristics of the regions, view a Powerpoint presentation, and write reflective journals.
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People and Parks in the U.S.A.

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the National Parks in the United States. After locating specified states, 5th graders predict which states have the most National Parks. Given the population of each state, students determine the average acre per...
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New Perspectives On Teaching Afro-American History

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the Great Migration of African Americans to the North from the South. After reading a primary source document, they respond to the letter given a set of questions. In groups, they research the funding for white and...
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Barefoot and Pregnant

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students address the problem of a reduction in the world population growth rate being offset by a growing world population base. This problem is particularly true with the rapid population growth in many Third World countries. The lesson...
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Average Vehicle Occupancy In Your Community

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students determine the average vehicle occupancy in their community.  In this transportation lesson plan students develop and analyze a survey to determine attitudes towards air pollution and transportation. 
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An Act of Courage, The Arrest Records of Rosa Parks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research accounts on Rosa Parks and look for differences between the modern form and an older report on Parks. They discuss why information about race and nationality are collected on these and other forms.
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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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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: 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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Us Census Bureau: International Data Base

For Students 9th - 10th
Statistical data on the population and demographics of 228 countries, including change, sex ratios, life expectancy, and percent with HIV/AIDS. There are also detailed explanations of the means of producing these statistics. It is...
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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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