The Census Lesson Plans

Students will explore the 1940 Census results, analyze the 2010 Census results and listen to podcasts in support of and criticizing the Census.

View the video 1940 Census:  A Time Capsule of America by MSNBC

Discussion Guide

Lesson Plan 1- 2010 Census Data

Objective:  Students will create charts and graphs to present 2010 Census data

Lesson Plan 2- The 1940 Census

Objective:  Students will explore online resources for the 1940 Census to learn about life in that era

Lesson Plan 3- Census Podcasts

Objective:  Students will listen to three Podcasts from Global Issues in Context to learn about the U.S. Census

21^st Century Core Content
Economics
History
Government and Civics
Geography

21^st Century Themes
Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy
Civic Literacy

21^st Century Skills
Think Creatively
Use systems thinking
Make Judgments and Decisions
Communicate Clearly
Access and Evaluate Information
Use and Manage Information
Analyze Media
Be Flexible
Work Independently
Be Self-directed Learners
Produce Results

 Additional Resources:
U.S. Census Bureau
1940 Census
Office for National Statistics of the United Kingdom
1940 Census:  72- Year Old Secrets Revealed by NPR
2010 Census Criticism

Additional Resources from Global Issues in Context:
Privacy Laws
Women in the Military
Population Issues
Divorce
Poverty