Statistics in Schools brings subjects to life using real-world Census Bureau data to create materials for use year after year at all grade levels.

Family Fun Month

August is Family Fun Month. Make the most of the last weeks of summer with family while enjoying these Statistics in Schools activities that provide a fun way for students to learn about Census Bureau data including how many amusements parks are in their state to constructing their own family tree.

What comes to mind when you think of summer? No school? Going to the beach? Family vacations? Test your knowledge on a variety of summer-related topics powered by Census Bureau data from states with the most amusement parks or zoos and botanical gardens to the number of U.S. travel agencies and RV campgrounds. Enjoy playing our new summer Kahoot! game: Fireworks and Road Trips: Slide into Summer with Census Data. Learn More

Expand your students? knowledge of census-related words with our word find and crossword warm-up activities designed to familiarize them with terms related to population, education, and other data we collect. Learn more

Censuses are a great source of information that can help fill in gaps about family ancestry. A family tree is a popular format used to tell the story of who we are. This activity includes worksheets students at different grade levels can use to construct their own family trees and record the first census year in which family members were counted. Learn more

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About Statistics in Schools

We provide?more than 200 activities and resources for teaching and learning with real-life data. Enhance and invigorate learning in many subjects while educating your students about the value and everyday use of statistics. Visit?census.gov/schools?to learn more and explore standards-aligned, classroom ready activities.