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Activities
Bring your classroom to life with real world data. Select an activity that supplements what you are currently teaching in subjects including English, Math, Geography and History.
Activities Overview Math History/Social Studies Geography Sociology
English Home and Distance Learning Activities Grades K - 2 Grades 3 - 5 Grades 6 - 8 Grades 9 - 12
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Increase the data literacy of your students with resources that display data in fun ways. Choose from monthly Fun Facts, 5-Minute Challenge warm-up activities, maps, videos and more.
Apportionment Resources Constitution Day Data Access Tools Fun Facts Games Historical Documents and Images
Kahoot! Games Learn About the Decennial Census Maps Monthly Highlights Videos Visualizations Warm-Up Activities
Standards
Statistics in Schools activities are based on relevant education standards and guidelines that outline the foundational knowledge and skills students should have at certain levels.
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Geography Sociology English
About
Statistics in Schools is a free Census Bureau program that uses the data to create resources for K-12 students in a variety of subjects.
About Us Program Benefits Census 101 for Students
Teacher's Guide to Tools Newsroom Partner with SIS Contact Us
Activities Overview Math History/Social Studies Geography Sociology English Home and Distance Learning Activities Grades K - 2 Grades 3 - 5 Grades 6 - 8 Grades 9 - 12
Apportionment Resources Constitution Day Data Access Tools Fun Facts Games Historical Documents and Images Kahoot! Games Learn About the Decennial Census Maps Monthly Highlights Videos Visualizations Warm-Up Activities
Overview Math History Geography Sociology English
About Us Program Benefits Census 101 for Students Teacher's Guide to Tools Newsroom Partner with SIS Contact Us

Statistics in Schools

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.  Explore this site for engaging resources and activities in social studies, math, English, geography, sociology and more.

About Statistics in Schools

Teacher Designed

Teacher-designed. Teachers helped create and review each activity to make sure it is valuable and engaging.

Customizeable Materials

Easy to use. Materials are free, easily customized, and supportive of existing lesson plans.

Statistical Literacy

Valuable. SIS enhances learning, boosts statistical literacy, and prepares students for a data-driven world.

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Find out how to get started as a teacher ambassador or partner to the SIS program.

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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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