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.

?October is Here?Time to Celebrate Fall Fun With Census Data!

Hooray, October is here! Now?s the time to plan pumpkin patch visits, prepare for fall festivals, and enjoy other cooler weather activities with family and friends. Get in the spirit with our engaging Statistics in Schools (SIS) resources?we have a brand new Fall-themed Kahoot! game, a Halloween Fun Facts with an accompanying teaching guide, and other great activities to commemorate special events this month.

Fall Kahoot! Game

Our Fall themed Kahoot! game makes the season come alive with real-life data from the Census Bureau. Test your students? knowledge on cool topics like the number of pumpkins and apples the U.S. exports; U.S. places with spooky-sounding names; the state projected to raise the most turkeys?and more! Learn More

Halloween Fun Facts

Did you know there were 3,320 candy and nut stores in the United States in 2020? Gear up for the excitement of Halloween with our newly updated Fun Facts! Get inspiration for your costume, learn about places with spooky-sounding names, and more while engaging in grade appropriate activities using the teaching guide. Learn More

Hispanic Heritage Fun Facts

Continue the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration through October 15 with our Fun Facts. For instance, did you know that 62.6 million, or roughly one of out five (18.9%) of the U.S. population is of Hispanic origin? The teaching guide can help continue the conversation about the data with different activities for students of all ages. Learn More

Computer Learning Month

For Computer Learning Month, utilize relevant data to inspire students to learn more about their community. Did you know, for example, that over 90% of homes in the United States have a computer? Is that number higher or lower than you would?ve expected? Students can use our State Facts for Students tool to explore information about children their age, businesses in their state, and more. They can dive deeper with our QuickFacts tool, which allows users to view data at different geographic levels. Our Teachers? Guide to Data Access Tools is a great place to start! 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.