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U.s. Census Bureau: Health Insurance Data

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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United States Census Bureau: Current Population Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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U.s. Census: Population

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is great for gathering sociological data. Data can be related to a wide variety of topics. Great for research!
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U.s. Census Bureau: Population and Housing Unit Estimates

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau and has numerous links to topics such as national, state, and county estimates, and much more. Estimates are also available for previous years.
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United States Census Bureau: Population Projections Tables

For Students 9th - 10th
Series of projections for different years.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Labor Force Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
U.S. Census Bureau's current labor force data is presented here.
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Population Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
Visual representations of population distribution by age and sex for any country.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Census in Schools

For Students 9th - 10th
Factual information to discuss in schools from the U.S. Census Bureau includes population clocks, state facts, and important information that affects the world of the student.
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Us Census Bureau: International Data Base

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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U.s. Census Bureau: Quick Facts: Jacksonville City, Florida

For Students 9th - 10th
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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United States Census Bureau: Quick Facts: Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Quick Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out a table of census statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Gazetteer Files

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Gazetteer Files provide a listing of all geographic areas for selected geographic area types. The files include geographic identifier codes, names, area measurements, and representative latitude and longitude coordinates. There...
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U.s. Census Bureau: Geography Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
Geographical information from the U.S. Census Bureau: Maps and Mapping resources, Census Tract Resources, Geographic Programs, Reference Resources, and more.
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United States Census Bureau: Numbers That Tell a Story

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Using State Facts for Students, 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. Students will work in small groups to...
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Us Census: Percentage of People Who Walk to Work in Cities and Population Size

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Using census data, students 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...
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Us Census Bureau: The Art of Persuasion: Using Census Data to Influence Others

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
In this lesson plan, young scholars 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...
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U.s. Census Bureau: Income Inequality

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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U.s. Census Bureau: u.s. Pop Clock Projection

For Students 9th - 10th
A clock of the current U.S. population updated by the census bureau. Contains historical estimated population statistics
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U.s. Census Bureau: Income

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Census website gives current and past information on the income of Americans.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Factfinder for the Nation [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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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U. S. Census Bureau: Census in Schools

For Students 9th - 10th
The Census Bureau has grouped a number of helpful resources here, including reference information on the bureau and its history, free teaching materials, and news about Bureau programs to assist in education. ESL and Adult Literacy Kit...
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Us Census Bureau: American Family [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The US Census Bureau measures the demographic changes and characteristics of the American Family from the 2000 Census.
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U. S. Census Bureau: Voting and Registration

For Students 9th - 10th
This US Census Bureau site provides data on demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, voter projections and historical trends.