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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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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: Race: Black Population

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

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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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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Other

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

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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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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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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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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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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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

Us Census Bureau: Population of the 100 Largest Cities in the u.s.: 1790 1990

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an extensive amount of information on the population of urban areas around the U.S. To skip the written summaries just click on the tables for statistical data.
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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.
Primary
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

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: Quick Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out a table of census statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Little House in Census: Almanzo and Laura Wilder

For Students 9th - 10th
Data from the 1880 and the 1900 Censuses, and how these relate to the lives of Almanzo and Laura Ingalls Wilder, are presented here. There are also ideas for teaching using primary sources.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Earth Day: What We Do Adds Up

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore averages and rates of change and apply to calculate the cumulative effect of garbage thrown out by people over time. Use population data from the U.S. Bureau of Census to estimate how much garbage your county threw away during...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Deep Crisis: Salmon Counting

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
In this lesson, students can explore the techniques of census and population counting by inferring numbers of a virtual population illustrated within a rectangular sampling grid, and observing the accuracy of the technique in relation to...

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