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US Census Bureau History Archives

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US Census Bureau Site - 10/2019 article about the 1929 Stock Market Crash The US Census Bureau has a History area where a monthly article is published, sharing a historical event along with interesting facts, economic impact, and other tidbits - all using census data and records.  They provide an archive where you can find past articles:

US Census Bureau's Statistics in Schools

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Teachers - check out the US Census Bureau's Statistics in School (SIS) .  A plethora of resources for you - and since it is a .gov site, they are public domain (free to use). Find Activities and Resources A variety of activities searchable by either curriculum area or grade level are provided free on the site.  New activities have been added designed specifically for the 2020 Census.  You and your students can also find: Maps, Data Access Tools, Historical Documents and Images, Constitution Day resources and more.   Seeking Ambassadors Apply to be a teacher ambassador by October 24. Making sure ALL children are counted is especially important for education. 2020 Census responses will drive decisions on how more than $675 billion in federal funds will be distributed each year for the next 10 years to educational programs. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools (SIS) is looking for ambassadors in all 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samo...