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February in the Classroom

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February in the Classroom

This month, the U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools program is spotlighting resources for Valentine’s Day and Black History Month. Use these fact-filled cross-curriculum resources in your classroom as a fun way to commemorate these occasions with your students this month.

Valentine's Day Fun Facts and Teaching Guide

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday set aside to express affection and appreciation to your loved ones. Having trouble deciding what gift to purchase or where to shop? In 2016, there were 21,693 jewelry stores and 13,188 flower shops across the United States. Take a closer look at our Valentine’s Day Fun Facts and discover other gift ideas and interesting facts related to the holiday. You can also take it a step further with the complimentary teaching guide that shares fun classroom activities for all grade levels!

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We have two activities for the classroom in recognition of Black History Month.

Examining Changes activity

Examining Changes in Data - African-Americans' Education Levels Through The Years


Explore historic information with your students and discover the education levels of African Americans before the Civil War and post-Reconstruction. Check out this middle school history activity that uses actual Census Bureau data from 1850 and 1880.

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I Have A Dream activity

I Have A Dream - Learning About Martin Luther King Jr.


This activity teaches students how certain aspects of the lives of African Americans have changed since civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963. Check out this elementary school history activity that uses Census Bureau data from the 1960s.

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