Learning Goals
Skill
Introduction to Data Retrieval
Familiarization with Census Scope Fundamentals
Developing Critical Thinking Skills through Comparison/Contrast Techniques
Substance
Understanding Census Scope Navigation
Context for Use
This activity is used in a Sociology class for undergraduate students. This activity looks at the different aspects of CensusScope.
Description and Teaching Materials
Students will be introduced to data retrival by becoming familiar with CensusScope data.
Teaching Notes and Tips
This activity uses the charts, rankings and maps on CensusScope.org. CensusScope is an easy-to-use tool to investigate U.S. trends using census data. There is an answer key for the activity that can be found under teaching materials.