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Where We Live

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars forecast future population growth of the U.S. Virgin Islands. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students explain the factors that influence population density on the U.S. Virgin Islands, including geography and economic...
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Why We Count

For Teachers K - 4th
Students visualize census data on a map and use a map key to read a population map. In this census lesson, students use a map of the Virgin Islands and corresponding worksheets to gain an understanding of population density.
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Making Plans

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars gain an understanding of the U.S. Census. In this civic lesson plan, students use real-life problem-solving skills and census data to choose a site for new school.
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Inform the Community

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars gain an understanding of the U.S. Census. In this social studies civics lesson plan, students explore understand the link between the census and the availability of community services.
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Lesson 2: Mapping Sub-districts

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners learn more about the census. In this mapping sub-districts lesson plan, students visualize census data on a map, use a map key to read a population map, and better understand the concept of population density.
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The Need for Laws

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils consider the presence of authority in their lives. In this law instructional activity, students compare forgotten laws that function in their lives to forgotten instructions in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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The Need for Government—A Cinematic and Literary Perspective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the philosophy of government. In this types of  government lesson, students explore literature and movie clips to determine the value of rules in lawless societies.
Worksheet
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States Quizzes

For Students 5th - 8th
In this state postal code worksheet, students respond to 45 fill in the blank questions that require them to use the listed state postal codes as answers.
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Geography of the United States

For Teachers 9th
Students examine the population growth of the United States.  In this Geography lesson, students construct a map of the fifty states.  Students create a graph of the population of the USA. 
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U.S. Quiz Questions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ESL United States activity, students answer a set of 25 questions about the United States. The answers to each question are written beneath each.
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Plan an Advertising Campaign to Attract New Citizens

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine how to use visual media as a creative way of thinking about and responding to immigration issues. They conduct Internet research, and design and create a poster or brochure to attract new immigrant to Indiana.
Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Us Virgin Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in the US Virgin Islands, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Handout
World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Us Virgin Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference tool that is full of useful information about the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. Content includes: geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at...
Handout
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Us Virgin Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference directory for finding information on the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this island nation's culture,...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Virgin Islander Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Virgin Islander Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Virginia Tech

Digital History Reader: Demographic Catastrophe: Native Population

For Students 9th - 10th
When Christopher Columbus discovered the New World he and his entourage brought with them not only the views of Europeans, but also diseases of Europeans. This was catastrophic to the natives in the Caribbean Islands and Meso-America as...