Statistics in Schools
Statistics in Schools (SIS) brings school subjects to life using real-world Census Bureau statistics to create materials for use year after year for K-12 students.
Statistics in Schools
Explore this site for engaging resources and activities in social studies, math, English, geography, sociology and more.
Monthly Highlights
Interact with your students with monthly-themed activities and resources that spotlight Census Bureau data and can be used in the classroom or at home.
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November HighlightsCelebrate Native American culture and share resources to highlight National STEM/STEAM Day, Geography Awareness Month, Voting, Thanksgiving, and more.
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December Highlights‘Tis the season to engage with festive statistics like the number of toymakers by state and places with festive-sounding names as you prepare for winter break.
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January HighlightsKick off the new year with a bang by expanding your students’ vocabulary with census-related terms and celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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February HighlightsFrom Black History Month and Valentine’s Day to U.S. presidents and digital learning, February brings a lot of great reasons to celebrate.
About Statistics in Schools
Teacher-designed. Teachers helped create and review each activity to make sure it is valuable and engaging.
Easy to use. Materials are free, easily customized, and supportive of existing lesson plans.
Valuable. SIS enhances learning, boosts statistical literacy, and prepares students for a data-driven world.
Interested in becoming a partner?
The U.S. Census Bureau invites teachers and educational organizations to partner with the agency to promote the Statistics in Schools (SIS) program. Partner support makes it possible for more students to benefit from SIS resources that expand their ability to understand and use statistics in a data-driven world.
State Facts for Students
Bring data close to home by helping students collect, analyze, and compare kid-friendly information about their own state.
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