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Bring your classroom to life with real world data. Select an activity that supplements what you are currently teaching in subjects including English, Math, Geography and History.
Resources
Increase the data literacy of your students with resources that display data in fun ways. Choose from monthly Fun Facts, 5-Minute Challenge warm-up activities, maps, videos and more.
Standards
Statistics in Schools activities are based on relevant education standards and guidelines that outline the foundational knowledge and skills students should have at certain levels.
About
Statistics in Schools is a free Census Bureau program that uses the data to create resources for K-12 students in a variety of subjects.

Holiday Fun Using Real-Life Data!

Make this holiday season memorable for your students with these Statistics in Schools resources that share data relevant to this special time of the year. These educational resources explore interesting facts on places with holiday names, toy manufacturing establishments, and the modern family. Incorporate data-driven resources into your lessons to bring the holiday spirit to your classroom. 

Holiday Season Fun Facts

Can you guess the population of North Pole, Alaska?

Take a look at our Holiday Season fact sheet and discover the population of North Pole, Alaska. This resource shares a variety of data related to the holidays. You can engage your students further with the suggested activities provided in the complimentary teaching guide.

 

Toys Anyone?

Use your imagination to complete this 5-minute challenge Toy Makers by State warm-up activity. This activity reveals the total number of doll, toy, and game manufacturing establishments in the United States and in each state. This is the perfect activity to prepare for gift shopping!

 

Holiday Fun with Family!

Every year during the holiday season, families come together to engage in fun activities and laughter. Teachers, complete this sociology activity with your students to learn how family structures, household sizes, and living arrangements have changed over the years.

About Statistics in Schools

The Statistics in Schools program provides resources for teaching and learning with real-life data. Educate your students about the value and everyday use of statistics. Visit census.gov/schools to learn more and explore standards-aligned, classroom ready activities.

Use the hashtag #StatisticsInSchools to help spread the word.

Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021
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