Resource Overview
Students conduct a census of their schoolmates’ households and then chart and analyze the data to create a bar graph.
Students will be able to:
- Define what a census is and explain why it’s important.
- Conduct a census of their peers.
- Collect and analyze demographic data.
- Create a bar graph of collected data and interpret results.
- Give examples of how census information can aid in community planning.
Features of This Resource
- Students collect, organize and analyze their own data sets
- Fun census lesson plan for elementary grades
- Opportunity for students to practice speaking with adults and asking guided questions
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