Featured Activity: Population Change Over Time

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Activity Description

Close-up of a hand that is holding a tally counter

This featured worksheet focuses on how the decennial census benefits students, their families, and their communities, highlighting why participation is important. For third and fourth grade students, this worksheet focuses on basic concepts such as what the Census Bureau does and how the census helps the students’ community.

Component ID: #ti615888448

Suggested Grade Level

3-4

Component ID: #ti659122862

Approximate Time Required

35 minutes

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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

Identify trends in data over time.
Draw conclusions from data in a table or graphic.
Make predictions based on data.
Understand the connection between population and the distribution of resources within their community.
Understand why it’s important that they are counted in the 2020 Census.

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Materials Required

Printed student worksheets

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