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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:

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  You and your students can also find: Maps, Data Access Tools, Historical Documents and Images, Constitution Day resources and more.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...

From The National Weather Service (part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) - Did you know that the National Weather Service can visit your classroom and talk with your students via the Internet? The NWS National School Outreach team is ready to teach and answer your students weather questions. Whether it is learning about weather basis, severe weather, or any other topic the teacher needs covered the NWS, through Google Hangouts or Skype, jumps into the classroom to help teach these topics to Elementary through High School students. How does it work? All your classroom needs to participate is an internet connection and a webcam with a microphone. With this setup your class, or multiple classrooms across your school district, or across the country can participate at once! You can use either Google Hangouts, a free video chat interface that work with any web browser, or the Skype video chat application. The setup is easy: either clicking a link from Go...

Do you know any high school juniors or senior interested in pursuing a career in public service?  If so, share this opportunity with them! The United States Senate Youth Program, established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The 58th annual program will be held in Washington, D.C., from March 7-14, 2020. It provides an opportunity for qualified high school juniors and seniors to deepen their understanding of America’s political processes. Please make sure this opportunity is available to all interested students. Applications are due Friday, October 4, 2019 by 5pm EST.   Learn more about the program at the  2020 United States Senate Youth Program website . Michigan residents - refer to this MDE memo . (Please note that all schools are responsible for the administration of the USSYP Qualifying Exami...