Creating and Taking a Survey

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Creating and Taking a Survey

Activity Description

A multi-ethnic group of six preschool children with a mixed race African-American and Caucasian teacher, sitting around a table in a classroom. The teacher and some of her students have their hands raised, holding up fingers, learning how to count. The children are 4 years old.

Students will learn how surveys work, why they are useful, and how to create and conduct their own. This activity will help students understand how the Census Bureau uses surveys to gather information and show them how the results can be used to learn more about their class or community.

Suggested Grade Level

K-2

Approximate Time Required

35 minutes

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Count and write numbers from 0 to 100.
  • Compare quantities using the terms “more than,” “less than,” and “equal to.”
  • Compare multiple two-digit numbers based on the tens and ones place values.
  • Understand the concept of a survey.
  • Understand what the U.S. Census Bureau is and what it does.

Materials Required

  • An interactive whiteboard or projector with internet to show State Facts for Students (www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/data-tools/state-facts.html) Alternate option: print copies of your state’s data from State Facts for Students
  • One piece of blank printer paper for each student
  • A board or chart paper to record students’ class survey responses
  • Printed student worksheets
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Page Last Revised - September 14, 2026