Teachers, we would love for you to help us out in explaining to your students how important it is that everyone do their part and participate in the U.S. Census. You will find lesson plans and information to spark classroom discussions at the links listed below:
Lesson Plans — Please check back often for new Census in Schools' lessons and information to help teachers and students learn about the importance of the 2010 Census. Teaching Ideas — Ideas for you to incorporate census information into the classroom. History, graphing, collecting and understanding data, and more! What High School Teachers Need to Know [PDF] — High School teachers, the Census Bureau has written a handbook just for you on how to understand and use American Community Survey data. History of the U.S. Census — Learn how the census has changed from the first census of 1790 to the upcoming Census 2010. Facts for Features — Share little known tidbits of information with your students. A compilation of facts about special days including anniversaries and observances such as Women’s History month, Cinco de Mayo, Back to School, and more. Distribution of U.S. Cities: 1790 to 2000 — Discussing history or geography? Share with your students a series of 22 maps showing changes in the size and distribution of American cities between 1790 and 2000. QuickFacts — Quick, easy access to facts for students and teachers to learn about people, business, and geography for the nation or your state, county, or large city. Lessons Using Census 2000 Data — Teaching suggestions and worksheets that will give students an opportunity to learn about the changes that took place in our country during the 1990s. Highlights from Census in Schools 2000 — Read more about the Census in Schools program that took place during Census 2000.