Diversity: Languages Spoken in the United States
Activity Description
Students will learn how communities thrive with a broad diversity of residents. The worksheet focuses on simple data points that show the distribution of people who speak only English at home and people who speak a language other than English at home throughout their state and country. Students will learn how demographic information and trends affect their local community.
Suggested Grade Level
5-6
Approximate Time Required
45 minutes
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Calculate percentages based on data provided.
- Reason abstractly and quantitatively based on data.
- Draw conclusions based on information shared in a discussion.
- Understand and explain the term “diversity.”
- Understand the importance of the decennial census and how it tells them important information about people in their state.
Materials Required
- Printed student worksheets
- Calculators for each student
- A board or chart paper to record student answers
- A computer and projector (optional)
Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021