Classrooms Powered by Census Data Statistics in Schools brings school subjects to life using real-world Census Bureau data to create materials for use year after year at all grade levels.

Happy Holidays from Statistics in Schools!

It’s hard to believe that we are in the final month of 2020. Our country has faced many different challenges this year, but we can all focus on setting positive goals to help make 2021 bright and successful. On behalf of Statistics in Schools, we want to wish you a safe and happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

We will be introducing new resources in the coming months, so be sure to check our website for more information.

Thank You for Participating in the 2020 Census!

Check out the Response Rate Map to see how your community made an impact. Students can have fun comparing their county’s response rates with other nearby counties. For a historical perspective, take a look at the 230 Years and Counting infographic and compare how much has changed since the first census was conducted in 1790.

The Census Bureau is required by law to deliver apportionment counts to the President by December 31, 2020. Share our Amazing Apportionment Machine video with your students to show how the apportionment formula is used to ensure equal representation for all.

Holiday Season Fun Facts Have you ever visited Snowflake, Arizona? What about Noel, Missouri? Learn about the population of these festive places and other holiday-related data with our Holiday Season Fun Facts! The accompanying teaching guide provides a lot of great ideas on how to use the data with students at every grade level. Learn More

December 4 is National Cookie Day! Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, or sugar—which cookie is your favorite? Celebrate National Cookie Day with your students by conducting a survey amongst your students. Once the results are in, create a pie chart to show off the most popular treat! For more sweets-related fun, use our State Facts for Students tool to discover how many candy and nut stores are in your state. Learn More

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

Help us spread the word about Statistics in Schools. Share this on social media or forward it to a friend.

Share This

About Statistics in Schools

We provide more than 100 activities that you can use to enhance and invigorate learning in many subjects. New activities, designed specifically for the 2019-2020 school year, spotlight the 2020 Census and the importance of making sure everyone is counted, especially children.