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Average Looking
Students use measurements of their classmates to find the average (means and modes) of their facial features. They use their findings to create a three-dimensional "class head." Examples and assessment materials are included.
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A Geographic Study of Florida's Diverse Community
Eighth graders identify major population centers and their demographic features using an outline map of Florida and the Internet to.
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Arkansas Black Pioneers: A History of African-American Colonies in Arkansas
Students research regions of early Arkansas as they relate to African American colonies in Arkansas after the Civil War. They discuss the characteristics of the regions, view a Powerpoint presentation, and write reflective journals.
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People and Parks in the U.S.A.
Fifth graders explore the National Parks in the United States. After locating specified states, 5th graders predict which states have the most National Parks. Given the population of each state, students determine the average acre per...
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An Act of Courage, The Arrest Records of Rosa Parks
Students research accounts on Rosa Parks and look for differences between the modern form and an older report on Parks. They discuss why information about race and nationality are collected on these and other forms.
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New Perspectives On Teaching Afro-American History
Students examine the Great Migration of African Americans to the North from the South. After reading a primary source document, they respond to the letter given a set of questions. In groups, they research the funding for white and...
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Barefoot and Pregnant
Pupils address the problem of a reduction in the world population growth rate being offset by a growing world population base. This problem is particularly true with the rapid population growth in many Third World countries. The lesson...
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Free African-Americans in Delaware
Students work in groups of two and review the Abolitionist Movement. They observe the manumission/city directory and discover what it is and why it is so important. They read the manumission aloud and discuss why they were freeing their...
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Average Vehicle Occupancy In Your Community
Students determine the average vehicle occupancy in their community. In this transportation lesson students develop and analyze a survey to determine attitudes towards air pollution and transportation.
US Census Bureau
Us Census Bureau: The Art of Persuasion: Using Census Data to Influence Others
In this lesson, students will incorporate information from the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts data access tool into an advertisement for a city of their choice. They will use persuasive and advertising techniques to convince others to...
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census: Population
This site is great for gathering sociological data. Data can be related to a wide variety of topics. Great for research!
US Census Bureau
Us Census: Percentage of People Who Walk to Work in Cities and Population Size
Using census data, learners will create box plots to make inferences about the percentages of people who walk to work in cities of different population sizes (small, medium, and large). Students will use these findings to write a short...
US Census Bureau
Us Census Bureau: International Data Base
Statistical data on the population and demographics of 228 countries, including change, sex ratios, life expectancy, and percent with HIV/AIDS. There are also detailed explanations of the means of producing these statistics. It is...
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Age Data
This website has data available on age at the following levels: National, State, County, and other. Other statistical sections are "International Data," "Baby Boomer," "Older (55+) Population," and "Elderly (65+) Population."
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Race: Black Population
Links to census data on the black population in the United States.
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...
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Statistics Canada: Add! Don?t Subtract! A Complete Count
In this learning activity from Statistics Canada, learners will learn the value of census data when it is totaled and linked with different geographic regions. As part of this lesson, students will work with a neighbourhood map and...
US Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau: Numbers That Tell a Story
Using State Facts for Learners, a data access tool from the U.S. Census Bureau, students will explore data about their state and voice their opinions on how the population has changed over time. Learners will work in small groups to...
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...
US Census Bureau
Us Census Bureau: American Community Survey
The American Community Survey uses demographic data to enable the government and communities make important decisions.
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Health Insurance Data
The U.S. Census Bureau has given detailed information on Health Insurance. Each category is provided via a link. Definitions are included within these categories.
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Quick Facts: Jacksonville City, Florida
Quick facts from the most recent census data for Jacksonville, Florida. More detailed information is available through a the 'Select a Fact' pulldown menu above the table. The data can be downloaded in Excel or text format.
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Business plans.org: Demographics
This page offers links to many resources needed for demographic studies, including population studies, consumer demographics, U.S. Census data files, a reference tool to the world's population literature, World Wide Web visitor...
US Census Bureau
U.s. Bureau of the Census: Hispanic Population of the United States
This web-page from the U.S. Bureau of the Census looks at the hispanic population of the United States via census data and other facts.
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