by Alan Hasvitz

The national census count begins around April 1, 2010 and is a great opportunity for classroom lessons and teachable moments (Learn to Use Teachable Moments).

I’ve listed the best sites I could find.  If you know of additional ones, please email me by clicking on my name on the front page.

2001 Statistical Abstract of the United States

2010 Census All Lessons
Large link collection 

2010 Census United States
Good materials from Scholastic

American Fact Finder
A great resource for all types of data; perfect for integrating social studies and math

Census 2010 – Educator Resources NYC Dept. of Ed

Census Chronology

Census/Gold Rush Online Lesson
Get good material for Westward Movement lessons.

Census Lessons & References

Census of Agriculture

Census Records

Census Records - Massachusetts
This state site has a number of good links.  Some are paid sites, so review them carefully before letting the students use them.

Civics Lessons in the Census
Is the Census a Violation of Privacy?  Good material for a debate.

Count on the Census Lesson for Math Lessons

Educational Resources at the Census Bureau

ERIC Printable Lessons to Use with Census 2000 Results

Lessons using Census 2000 Data

Making Sense of the Census
A lesson with links

National Agricultural Statistics Service Education and Outreach

Population-Census listserv
Archives

Research Immigration and Family Histories
Lots of quality links to help make history personal

Search Census and Voter List Records
Students may be able to locate family histories.  This is a pay site, but the initial findings are free.

Surname Survey
Students look for family names in the census records.

U.S. Census 2010

U. S. Census Bureau

U.S. Census Bureau Offers K12 Lesson Plans

U.S. Census Bureau Regional Offices
A place to find your local office, they also offer free resources.

U.S. Census in the Schools

Use Geography to Teach More