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This Diversity: Differences in Communities activity also includes:
Using census data, the class finds the percentages of three diversity categories for four states and compare them. With the assistance of a 10 X 10 grid, pupils create visual representations of a comparison between two states on one category.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide an explanation on how to interpret percents as portions of one hundred
- Lead a discussion on ways communities and schools are diverse and what that means to individuals
Classroom Considerations
- Learners must know how to compare numbers
- Comparison of percents may be too advanced for third and fourth graders
Pros
- Includes a link to easily find data for the class's home state
- Contains timing suggestions for the lesson