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This review of censuses from 1790 to 2010 is told through 23 objects that will stimulate student interest and offer insight into the myriad of information provided by censuses.
Type: Journal article
The Census Bureau’s emphasis on hiring census takers who reflect the communities in which they count has played a historic role in ensuring that neglected communities gain representation.
Type: Journal article
By investigating statistics collected by censuses, students can obtain a deeper understanding of historical events and cultural milestones like the Battle of Gettysburg, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, or landing a man on the moon.
Type: Journal article
The study of different aspects of the census such as age structure and the ratio of males to females can give students insight into how historical events have impacted our population.
Type: Journal article
Incorporating census data into a range of social studies topics can help students enhance their statistical literacy skills while giving them a better understanding of the subjects they study.
Type: Journal article
The Inquiry Design Model offers an instructional framework that enables students to exercise control and agency in their social studies inquiries.
Type: Journal article
Examining documents in the classroom related to an 1885 case filed by four African American sisters challenging segregation on a steamship can springboard into an interesting debate about civil disobedience and peaceful protest.
Type: Journal article
Studying the 13 diagnostic questions that make up the Keys election prediction system can help students understand what issues really matter to Americans when choosing a president.
Type: Journal article
As social studies teachers, we play an essential role in preparing the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to become informed and engaged citizens.
Type: Journal article