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                        Bring your classroom to life with real world data.  Select an activity that supplements what you are currently teaching in subjects including English, Math, Geography and History.

                    

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                        Increase the data literacy of your students with resources that display data in fun ways.  Choose from monthly Fun Facts, 5-Minute Challenge warm-up activities, maps, videos and more.

                    

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                            Constitution Day
                        
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                            Learn About the Decennial Census
                        
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                        Statistics in Schools activities are based on relevant education standards and guidelines that outline the foundational knowledge and skills students should have at certain levels.

                    

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                        Statistics in Schools is a free Census Bureau program that uses the data to create resources for K-12 students in a variety of subjects.

                    

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                            Math
                        
                            History/Social Studies
                        
                            Geography
                        
                            Sociology
                        
                            English
                        
                            Home and Distance Learning Activities
                        
                            Grades K - 2
                        
                            Grades 3 - 5
                        
                            Grades 6 - 8
                        
                            Grades 9 - 12
                
                    Apportionment Resources
                        
                            Constitution Day
                        
                            Data Access Tools
                        
                            Fun Facts
                        
                            Games
                        
                            Historical Documents and Images
                        
                            Kahoot! Games
                        
                            Learn About the Decennial Census
                        
                            Maps
                        
                            Monthly Highlights
                        
                            Videos
                        
                            Visualizations
                        
                            Warm-Up Activities
                
                    Overview
                        
                            Math
                        
                            History
                        
                            Geography
                        
                            Sociology
                        
                            English
                
                    About Us
                        
                            Program Benefits
                        
                            Census 101 for Students
                        
                            Teacher's Guide to Tools
                        
                            Newsroom
                        
                            Partner with SIS
                        
                            Contact Us
 
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 Many parents and other adults taking care of children in their homes are looking for ways to continue their learning and keep them engaged.  The U.S. Census Bureau can help with our Statistics in Schools program, which offers over 200 free learning activities and resources for children in pre-K through 12th grade that can easily be used at home.  Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn together about your country, state and local community.
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 Our toolkits make it easier than ever for parents and caregivers to use SIS resources and activities. Everything you need to get started is in one place, including tips, best practices and instruction on how to use and adapt SIS materials for your child’s needs.
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		Videos
Raise your childrens’ 2020 Census awareness and enthusiasm by showing them the video best suited to their ages and grade levels, from pre-K through high school. Each video explains the value of census data and why it's important for everyone to be counted, and features engaging and interactive content that can be used to support other Statistics in Schools activities.
 View Videos
 
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		Fun Facts
Fun Facts are student-friendly handouts that tie statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau to holidays, anniversaries, and other observances. These fact sheets are designed to be used at varying grade levels and across different subjects.
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		Warm Up Activities
Jump-start your child’s day with these activities. Each one takes approximately 5 minutes to complete, demonstrates the value of data, and inspires discussion about a specific subject.
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 State Facts for Students
Bring data close to home by helping students collect, analyze, and compare kid-friendly information about their own state.  Students can examine data about kids their age, as well as a variety of other facts selected to appeal to young students.
Build on their learning experience by challenging them to complete an activity that uses this data tool.
 Explore State Facts
 
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		Test Your Knowledge
Play the Population Bracketology Game and test your knowledge of population data! Start by choosing your geographic level: metro areas or states. Click on the name in each match-up that you think has the larger population.
 Play the Game
 
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		The Census and the Constitution
The census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution and has happened every 10 years beginning in 1790.  Check out this whole suite of resources to help students understand the constitutional mandate on counting the population and on apportioning seats in the House of Representatives.
 Learn More
 
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		Response Rates – Who Answered the Census?
Students and their families can join in from home by using the response rate map to explore how many people responded to the 2020 Census in their community.
 View Response Rates
 
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		“Everyone Counts” Story and Activity Book
Keep your preschoolers engaged with this playful activity-filled book which explains the 2020 Census and the importance of counting everyone.
 Explore the Book
 
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		Activities for Every Grade
Explore these teacher-designed activities for students in pre-K through 12th grade that are easy to adapt for at-home learning. The teacher version for each activity comes with specific, easy-to-follow instructions that make it easy for parents and caregivers to use it.
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