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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ohio Census 1990 & 2000

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students use Ohio census data to solve problems, make comparisons, draw conclusions, and support predictions related to Ohio's population. They interpret and work with pictures, numbers and symbolic information.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nosy or Informative: What is a Census?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils practice filling out a census form. They discuss the key facts of the census and determine when the next one happen.
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Curated OER

Making Sense of the Census

For Teachers K - 4th
In this unit of lessons, students make sense of the Census. They examine why a census is taken and participate in activities.
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Curated OER

Making Sense of the Census

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this unit of lessons, students make sense of the census. They examine why a census is taken and participate in activities.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making Sense of the Census

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this unit of lessons, students make sense of the census. They examine why a census is taken and partipate in activities.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where You Belong

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify different groups to which they belong, and use counting techniques to take a census of their family and class.
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Curated OER

Making Plans

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students choose site for a new school by using real life problem solving skills.
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Curated OER

Questions for Today: Communities

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discover how questionnaires help communities to determine the needs of its citizens. They make an analogy between a survey of students about their school and a survey of citizens about their community.
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Curated OER

Families

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine Canadian census data from 1981 and 2001 to investigate how the family structure has changed. They investigate important aspects of family life.
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Curated OER

Building Data

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students collect census data to help them determine where to build a new supply superstore.
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Curated OER

Jobs in 1860 and Today

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare occupations during the 19th century with the 21st century using information from 19th century census information.
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Curated OER

Censusmania

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students understand how the census can reveal information about people and history. They create their own census.
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Curated OER

Neighborhood statistics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine statistics relating to neighborhoods. They use the data to explain how a population affects their environment. They discuss how businesses use statistics to find out information about their clientele.
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Curated OER

Mapping the changes in Canada's population

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers find and analyze data found in the census. They compare the population from 1996 to 2001. They explore the type of data they can find in the Census of Population.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Household Environment Survey

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine data collected from a national survey of household environmental practices to develop their own questionaires. Once they have their own survey questions, students conduct their own investigations, and report their findings.
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Curated OER

Distribution of children living at home

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine census data to evaluate the number of students of certain ages living at home. This data is then used to determine the need for day care, or other social programs. They use this information to explore social policies.
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Interactive
Scholastic

Scholastic: 2010 Census History Challenge

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Take part in this interactive game to learn what historical information is gathered turning in census forms.
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Primary
US Census Bureau

Census 2000 Briefs

For Students 9th - 10th
A page of a number of news briefs from the U.S. Census Bureau discussing Census 2000 results in population, race, housing, and much more. A nice source when studying American diversity.
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Handout
US Census Bureau

United States Census Bureau: Poverty in the Us [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The US census report on poverty published in 2001.
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Activity
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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Professional Doc
US Census Bureau

Scholastic: It's About Us: Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
Teachers will encourage students to understand the purpose and history regarding the U.S. Census with these cross-curricular lesson plans designed for grades K-4. Scope and Sequence, National Standards, as well as activities and...
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Handout
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Student State Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wonder how many 8 year old boys or girls live in your state? Do you know what day your state joined the Union? Take some time to explore the fifty states and Puerto Rico and discover many fun facts collected by the U.C. Census.
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Primary
Other

Reformed Reader: Numbers: From the 1599 Geneva Bible Notes

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the 1599 Geneva Bible with notes written by leaders of the Reformation. An historical gem.
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Website
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: 2010 Census

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.