Student Census

Learners investigate trends in agriculture.  For this secondary mathematics lesson, students evaluate agricultural census data from 1982 to 2202 as they compare the properties of the mean and the median.  Learners explore what sorts of...

Students problem solve the mean and median of agricultural data by completing a worksheet. They discuss the results of the statistical data.

Explore census results and cover diversity with a quick article and related questions. This cross-curricular resource covers both social studies and math and provides questions for before, after, and during reading as well as longer...

Students work together to analyze United States Census data on immigration. They compare and contrast the data and determine how immigration numbers have changed over time. They calculate percentages and make their own conclusions...

Students design a census class and school, then tabulate the results. They respond to a sample census, then reflect on why questions of race and national origin are different.

Students read the Constitution and discuss the importance of enumeration. In this Census lesson, students complete a Census schedule and discuss the job skills of applicants. Students research Census data to compare and contrast the...

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 look at declassified Wisconsin census records and consider what information they display. Students discuss, calculate and infer the size of families, the type of work held, languages spoken, main industries and more throughout...

Eighth graders analyze current U.S. and Mississippi population statistics. They create and solve real-world problems and equations with research data. They compare census data over time and compose an informative newsletter with their...

Explore the fascinating study of population growth using real-time online growth calculators, animated maps, and primary sources. Have researchers get out their notebooks and, preferably, one computer for each one or two learners. They...