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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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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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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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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: 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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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Measuring 50 Years of Economic Change [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy report published in 1998 that analyzes historical changes in the US economy and labor force, based on data collected by the Census Bureau.
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: State Government Finances

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains data on state government financial records.
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US Census Bureau

United States Census Bureau: Current Population Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The Current Population Survey (CPS) is a monthly survey of about 50,000 households conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The survey has been conducted for more than 50 years. The CPS is the primary...
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US Census Bureau

U. S. Census Bureau: Voting and Registration

For Students 9th - 10th
This US Census Bureau site provides data on demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, voter projections and historical trends.
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Mla: Language Map

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting, interactive way to view the many languages spoken in the United States. This site is filled with data, interpretation of data, interactive maps, ways to use the data, and ways to compare languages spoken in states.
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Bureau of Economic Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis. This site provides national, international, regional, and bureau-wide information. You can click on a link titled "GDP and related data" to get more...
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Population Growth Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this collection of nine lessons, learners use data from the U.S. Census to create population growth models and to examine the impact of changes in population factors such as age, demographic, etc.
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South Dakota Department of Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Links take the viewer to data and information about all aspects of education within the state (e.g., accreditation, school finance, alternative education, transportation, legislation affecting education, and various services for teachers...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Circle Graph Analysis and Creation

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This site, which is provided for by WNET, gives a great way to practice using circle graphs through these exercises. One is analyzing a pie graph from the Census Bureau and the other creating pie charts using government data.
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US Census Bureau

Us Census Bureau: Population Pyramid Graph for Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Graphs showing the population pyramids of Canada from the year 2018. Shows a comparison of males versus females.
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Canada: Thematic Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site find examples of thematic maps from the Canadian census. "A thematic map shows the spatial distribution of one or more specific data themes for standard geographic areas."

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