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The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples of Canada

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore demographic shifts. In this Canadian Census lesson, students interpret data from the 2006 Census to determine the needs of the Aboriginal population in the country.
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Mapping Counties

For Teachers K - 4th
Students practice reading a map. In this mapping lesson, students illustrate a map and compare and contrast the counties based on their population. Students also explore what a census is and read census data on a map. A student...
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Population Pyramids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is about the concept of measuring the statistical data of a population taken from a census. The data is interpreted and recorded looking for trends in subjects like world economy and job opportunities.
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Pop Clock

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils review the Census Bureau's Homepage, gather information regarding population trends in order to make predictions on future populations.
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The New Segregation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students use census data to analyze the racial and economic diversity of their community. They discuss the role of diversity within communities and the impact that land use decisions can have on the composition of a community.
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Maryland During the Secession Crisis

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify the problems Maryland encountered during the secession crisis. They analyze census data and through an examination of the resolutions made by Maryland's Southern Rights Convention of 1861.
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Urban Growth in Industrial America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the correlation between urbanization and industrialization. In this 19th century American history lesson plan, students investigate census data from the late 1800's to find out how urbanization and industrialization in...
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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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Census 2000: Future focus

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students recognize the importance of the census. They identify specific concerns of different population groups. They design an advertisement for Census 2000.
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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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Distribution of children living at home

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use E-STAT to examine demographics. In this social demographics lesson, students use statistical data to determine if a particular family is in need of assistance. Students will discuss social and educational policies and...
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Reshaping the Nation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn why the census makes a difference. For this U.S. Census lesson plan, students learn how to read and use a cartogram while they explore new ways to represent data.
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Youth Voter Campaign

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the voting data for the state they where they live.  In this voting lesson, students research possible ways to increase the number of people that vote then create a campaign to share an idea of their own with the...
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Community Research and Action Plan: Economic and Social Rights

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students research human rights problems in their community. They analyze and report on data gathered, and develop an action plan to address problems related to social and economic rights.
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How Many Is Too Many?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the population explosion. They view a video depicting the exponential growth of human population. Students research the internet to project future population data. They perform hands-on, multimedia activities to study...
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Education for Global Peace

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students survey the class and graph the results. In this graphing and data collection lesson, students conduct a survey to see where their shirts were produced. Individuals use software to graph the results and create a written...
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Probability Rules (part 1)

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
In statistics, probability rules—literally! Learners use their previous knowledge and explore a set of rules for conditional probability, independent probability, and complements. Given different scenarios, they must determine what type...
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Census Report

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers write and or present a report contrasting geographic and demographic features (e.g., average annual income, population density, mortality rate, literacy rate) of countries where the target languages is spoken to the U.S. ...
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Signature History

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students review the meaning and application of primary and secondary sources in research. They determine how researchers locate primary source documents before looking at signatures as a validating factor on many primary sources....
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Bird Probability

For Students 6th - 7th
In this bird probability learning exercise, students complete 12 different problems and short answer questions related to various types of birds. First, they determine what types of birds live in their forest by using the given table to...
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Farm Census

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students disuss the work of a farmer. They recognize and name farm animals to represent the information in a pictogram.
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Home Census

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students count sets and sort and classify groups.
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My Favorite Birthday

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners collect and organize data from classmates, display data on simple chart, and plan class birthday party.
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Chinese immigrants in British Columbia, 1870

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create graphs and tables on the number of Chinese in British Columbia according to 1870 Census data. They analyze the data and complete worksheets in small groups and then discuss their conclusions as a class.

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