Curated OER
Surname Survey
Students use data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine whether last names in a local phone directory reflect the Census Bureau's list of the most common surnames in the country. In this surnames lesson plan, students use the Internet...
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: 2010 Census
What is the Census? Why should I fill out my form? Can I do the Census online? Find out the answers to these questions and many more when you take a look at the U.S. Census Bureau: 2010 Census website. Teacher materials are available.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Primary Sources: The Census: Who We Think We Are
An hour-long professional development workshop on teaching the function and significance of the census through the use of primary source documents. Features experienced teachers. Materials and a complete lesson plan are also provided.
US Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau: Quick Facts: Virginia
At this site from the U.S. Census Bureau you can discover facts about Virginia from the results of the census. Quickfacts includes numbers on population, business, and geography.
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Income Inequality
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.
Other
Health & Human Services: Development and History of u.s. Poverty Thresholds
A review of the development and history of the current, official poverty thresholds.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Census
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...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: California American Community Survey (Acs) Data Portal
Working with large datasets that support exploration of patterns is an essential first step in becoming fluent with data. In this dynamic data science activity, students can access part of the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community...