Perceptions of a Place: Los Angeles, California

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Perceptions of a Place: Los Angeles, California

Activity Description

This activity will help students understand that people’s perceptions of the world—places, regions, and environments—are constantly changing with new experiences and information. Students will examine Census Bureau data about Los Angeles, and about the rest of California and the United States, to challenge or confirm these perceptions.

Suggested Grade Level

4-5

Approximate Time Required

60 minutes

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to write about their perceptions of Los Angeles, California.
Students will be able to write about how perceptions of a place may be different from the reality of that place.
Students will be able to read, understand, and analyze U.S. Census Bureau data.

Materials

The student version of this activity, 7 pages

A teacher computer with Internet access and a projector is optional.

Activity Items

The following item is part of this activity. The item and its sources appear at the end of this teacher version.

Item 1: L.A., California, and U.S. Data, 2021

For more information to help you introduce your students to the Census Bureau, read “Census Bureau 101 for Students.” This information sheet can be printed and passed out to your students as well.

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