Celebrating Fourth of July With a Bang!

From fireworks and cookouts to summer break, Statistics in Schools resources make learning fun and relevant to the various occasions that take place throughout the year. Have a little fun with statistical resources related to this special day using the following resources:

Fourth of July Fun Facts

Did you know there were 2.5 million people living in the new free nation in July 1776? Wonder how that compares to the estimated population now? Students can discover this and other things like the population of the 13 colonies and their signers to the Declaration of Independence, the value of fireworks and American flags imported into the U.S. and more. Then take it a step further with the free teaching guide that includes ideas for activities you can do using our Fun Facts.

Fireworks and Road Trips: Slide Into Summer With Census Data

For many, summer means trips to the beach, family vacations and no school! Test your knowledge on a variety of summer-related topics powered by Census Bureau data. Students can learn which states had the most amusement parks or zoos and botanical gardens and the number of U.S. travel agencies and RV campgrounds all while exploring real-life data.

Plan ahead: Check out our Ice Cream Month (July) resource for teachers.

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