Thursday, February 17, 2022

Continue Recognizing Black History Month with Statistical Resources!

Engage students with data about the African American population to commemorate the month
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Statistics in Schools brings subjects to life using real-world Census Bureau data to create materials for use year after year at all grade levels.

Continue Recognizing Black History Month with Statistical Resources!

Engage students with our data about the African American population to commemorate the month.

 

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African American (Black) History Month Fun Facts

In case you missed it, our African American (Black) History Month Fun Facts handout and teaching guide are available online with new data on population, education, and other interesting snippets of info about famous Black Americans. Interact with your students using this free handout and teaching guide.

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Educational Attainment of African American Population

Warm-Up Activity: Educational Attainment of Black and Total Populations by Age

Census Bureau statistics show that approximately 94% of African Americans between the ages of 25 and 39 had a high school diploma or higher in 2020. Learn more about this and other fascinating facts with this 5-Minute Challenge warm-up activity. This resource gives students the opportunity to analyze census data and identify trends in the educational attainment of the U.S. Black and total population.

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Examining Changes Activity

Examining Changes in Data: African Americans' Education Levels Through the Years History Activity

Explore our Examining Changes in Data history activity which highlights Census Bureau stats about the African American population. For example, students can review data about the education levels of African Americans in 1850 and 1880, before the Civil War, and post-Reconstruction. They can analyze and compare the data they discover and discuss how historical events affect data.

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About Statistics in Schools

We provide more than 200 activities and resources for teaching and learning with real-life data. Enhance and invigorate learning in many subjects while educating your students about the value and everyday use of statistics. Visit census.gov/schools to learn more and explore standards-aligned, classroom ready activities.


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