Maps and Graphs - Exploring the U.S. Island Territories

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Activity Description

Students will examine data from the 1990–2010 censuses — and U.S. Census Bureau projections for 2010–2020 — on population changes in the U.S. island territories to make observations about the populations’ demographics and to make inferences about the purpose of such data.

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Suggested Grade Level

9-10

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Approximate Time Required

45-60 minutes

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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to analyze census data to identify the demographic characteristics of populations in different U.S. island territories.
Students will be able to make inferences about how the census data could be used by local leaders.

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Materials Required

The student version of this activity, 9 pages; it contains images that should be printed in color.
Colored pencils

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Activity Items

The following items are part of this activity. Items, their sources, and any relevant instructions for viewing them online appear at the end of this teacher version.

Map of the Caribbean Area
Map of the Pacific Area
Change in Population for U.S. Island Areas: 1990–2020
Population by Race and Ethnic Origin by Island Area for Pacific Islands: 2010
Age and Sex Structure for U.S. Island Areas: 2000 and 2010

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Teacher Notes

Blooms Taxonomy

Analyzing

Students will analyze census data on population change in U.S. island territories between 1990 and 2020 (projected).

Subject

High School History

Topics

Population change
U.S. island territories

Skills Taught

Drawing conclusions
Examining data in graphs
Making inferences
Reading maps