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 Census data can give students a deeper understanding of historic events like the Missouri Compromise and social studies topics like women in the workforce. Use the grade-range tabs below to explore all the options. Corresponding teachers' guides are available for each activity.
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                of  2 "I Have a Dream" – Learning About Martin Luther King Jr.

            Analyze census data and graphs that demonstrate how lives of African-Americans were changed by Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. 19th Century Immigration - Causes & Effects

            Students will examine and interpret a population chart published in 1898 as well as an 1893 political cartoon about immigration. Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset - Using Census Data for Business

            Students will use the Census Business Builder data access tool to gather and analyze information that entrepreneurs may consider when opening a business. America Then and Now - Interpreting Changes in Demographic Data

            Students will review a series of infographics to learn how America’s demographics have
changed between 1940 and 2010. Antebellum Economy - Understanding Employment in 1850

            Students will examine a table of 1850 Census data on employment to understand the
professions of free men across the United States at the time. Authorizing the First Census - The Significance of Population Data

            Students will analyze excerpts from the 1790 legislation that allowed for the administration
of the first decennial census. Examining Changes in Data

            Students will analyze and compare census data on the education levels of African-Americans in 1850 and in 1880. Exploring 19th Century Population Growth through Interactive Maps

            Students will use two data visualization tools to explore U.S. population growth between
1790 and 1890. Exploring 19th-Century Child Labor Laws in the United States

            Examine historical photographs and a data table related to 19th-century industrialization and child labor. Exploring Federal Policy About Native Americans in the Late 1800s

            Students will examine three primary sources to understand the lives of young Native Americans during this time in history. Exploring the Great Migration – 1910-1970

            Consider the causes and effects of waves of migration and compare the historical data with more recent data on migration overall. Geographic Mobility in the United States - 1920-1950

            Students will examine maps to explore changes in population density in the United States
during three decades. Learning Through Maps

            Students will examine an interactive map of inbound and outbound migration patterns in
U.S. counties to understand how migration affects domestic policy. Maps and Graphs - Exploring the U.S. Island Territories

            Students will examine data from the 1990–2010 censuses on population changes in the U.S. island territories. Median Income Patterns in the United States

            Students will examine, and make comparisons using, a data visualization of median household incomes by U.S. county. Missouri Compromise – Free vs. Slave States

            Introduces students to the Missouri Compromise and the issues associated with the expansion of slavery. Native American Dwellings

            Look at historical images to learn about three types of Native American dwellings. Population Expansion and Distribution in the United States: 1790-2010

            Students will use a data visualization tool to understand shifts in the U.S. population
distribution from 1790 to 2010. Population Profile of Our New Nation

            Refer to the 1790 and 1800 Censuses to compare the total population with the population of enslaved people, drawing conclusions from the data. Post-Civil War: Regional Shifts in U.S. Population by Age and Sex

            Students will examine population pyramids of 1850–1870 census data for different races/ethnicities and for the states and territories. Post-World War II Globalization - U.S. Citizens Living Overseas

            Students will analyze the 1950 Census form for Americans living overseas and 1910–1990. Slavery, Geography, and Politics

            Students will analyze multiple resources to learn how President Abraham Lincoln and Union forces used a 19th century population density map. The Art of Persuasion: Using Census Data to Influence Others

            Students will incorporate information from the U.S. Census Bureau’s QuickFacts data access tool into an advertisement for a city of their choice. The Great Depression - Using Census Data to Address an Economic Crisis

            Students will identify the connection between government statistics and government programs by examining the problems from the Great Depression. The Highway System - Its Development and Impact on the United States

            Students will examine a data visualization that displays 2010 Census data on population
density along Interstate 90. The History of the Telephone

            Students will learn about Alexander Graham Bell and his invention of the telephone, its impact on the U.S. population and how phones have changed over time. The Impact of the Louisiana Purchase

            Students will examine population density maps of the United States during the 1800s. The Missouri Compromise - A Primary Source Analysis

            Students will examine tables of data from the 1820 Census to understand the implications of
the Missouri Compromise, specifically in Maine and Missouri. The Progressives and the 1920 Census

            Interpret and analyze a political cartoon about the 1920 Census. Trends in Congressional Apportionment

            High school students will examine a 2010 Census brief to understand the apportionment process. Using Interactive Maps to Interpret U.S. Territorial Expansion

            Students will explore an interactive data visualization of state-by-state population growth as measured by the decennial censuses of 1790 through 2010. Using the Decennial Census to Draw Conclusions About American Life

            Students will examine questions from 1940, 1960, and 2010 census questionnaires to
analyze socioeconomic changes in the U.S. population. Voting Trends in America, 1964-2020

            Students will analyze bar and line graphs showing the percentages of people who voted in elections between 1964 and 2020. Westward Bound – Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Ohio

            Learn about population movement, migration trends, and the westward expansion of the early 1800s. Where Should I Live? Using U.S. Census Bureau Data to Make Decisions

            Students will use the U.S. Census Bureau’s QuickFacts data access tool to examine information about three cities. Women in the Workforce 1940-2010

            Students will examine graphs on education, earnings, and workforce participation for men and women between 1940 and 2010.
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