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Mla: Language Map
An interesting, interactive way to view the many languages spoken in the United States. This site is filled with data, interpretation of data, interactive maps, ways to use the data, and ways to compare languages spoken in states.
US Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau: Current Population Survey
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...
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.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq
Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...
Scholastic
Scholastic: 2010 Census: For Kids
Play these fun learning games to uncover facts about the United States you might have never known or download a great story/coloring book for students to learn more about the U.S. Census. Educational resources are also available for U.S....
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Numbers
This Bible Tutor website is a very introductory site on the book of Numbers. Includes hyperlinked terms.
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US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Factfinder for the Nation [Pdf]
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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Wesley Center Online: Notes on the Fourth Book of Moses, Numbers
Commentary on book of Numbers written by John Wesley in the eighteenth century.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Political Clout and Money at Stake in u.s. Census Count
A U.S. Census took place in March of 2010. Classroom resources here will help students understand what a census is and how it helps a country formulate its policies and programs, and prepare for the future.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Deep Crisis: Salmon Counting
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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Census of India
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Statistics: Reducing Bias in Sampling
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This Concept introduces students to methods for reducing bias.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Matthew Henry's Commentary: Numbers
Commentary by Matthew Henry on the entire book of Numbers. Has information on the census and other interesting facts.
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...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Making Sense of the Census
The United States takes a Census every 10 years. How does the country use those statistics?
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The Spread of u.s. Slavery, 1790 1860
Presents population maps of enslaved and free African Americans before the Civil War based on census population.
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Lookups
Search the U.S. for information you might need or want just for the fun of it. Look up everything from addresses, zip codes, distances, phone numbers, radio stations, schools, labor statistics, crime statistics, demographics, and much...
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: The Legislative Branch: House of Representatives
Read a brief synopsis of the House of Representatives in the Legislative Branch, and then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.
iCivics
I Civics: Reapportionment & Redistricting
Do you know how many representatives your state has in the U.S. House of Representatives? Do you know how that number is determined or if it's ever changed? You're about to find out.
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Rose Institute of State and Local Government
This organization studies State and Local Government in California. It has some nice statistics on local government in California.
US Census Bureau
Uscb: Us Government: Us Census Bureau
Site provides census data for housing, population data, people, and much more.
George Washington University
Communitarian Network: The Monochrome Society
Discussion about the shift in demographic numbers that has been predicted: the end of the white majority in the United States and a majority of minorities.