U.S. Virgin Islands: Inhabitants Then and Now (Grades 9-12)

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U.S. Virgin Islands: Inhabitants Then and Now (Grades 9-12)

Activity Description

Students will learn about the history of the U.S. Virgin Islands and its inhabitants through the use of census data. They will compare data on the people and their culture in the U.S. Virgin Islands from the late 20th century to the present, noting similarities and differences in the island populations between the different time periods. Students will also learn the history of how the islands became so diverse and the social and economic impact of that diversity. Based on changes in the census results, students will draw conclusions about changes in the U.S. Virgin Islands since the census began on the islands.

Suggested Grade Level

9-12

Approximate Time Required

45 minutes

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

Identify how a census helps a government meet people’s needs.
Evaluate the similarities and differences in census data for the U.S. Virgin Islands across different time periods.
Analyze census data to draw conclusions about social and economic changes within the islands.
Examine census data to describe the impact of diversity on the islands.
Support hypotheses using reasoning based on census data.