Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset - Using Census Data for Business

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Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset - Using Census Data for Business

Activity Description

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Students will use the Census Business Builder data access tool to gather and analyze information that entrepreneurs may consider when opening a business. This introductory activity assumes that students have limited experience using data access tools.

Suggested Grade Level

9-10

Approximate Time Required

90 minutes

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to explore and understand how to use data access tools — such as the Census Business Builder — to gather information.
  • Students will be able to use census data to support their ideas and answers.

Materials Required

  • The student version of this activity, 4 pages
  • Teacher computer with Internet access and a projector to display web sites

A computer with Internet access for each student is optional.

This activity uses the following online tool:

For more information about the Census Business Builder and similar resources, read “Teachers’ Guide to Data Access Tools for Students.”

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Teacher Notes

Blooms Taxonomy

Evaluating
Blooms Taxonomy

Students will evaluate data to support a position.

Subject

High School History

Topics

  • Data collection
  • Entrepreneurship

Skills Taught

  • Comparing data
  • Using online databases to find information
  • Understanding how data are used
Page Last Revised - May 2, 2023