Cassandra Lopez

SLM 521 – Spring 2005                                            

Web Drop In #2

 

 

                                                                                                                               

 

Census – Where Every Person Counts

Every ten years, our government spends a great deal of time and money conducting a census. A census is information that is gathered about every household and person and town in our country. The census tell us what and who makes up this great country. This information allows our government to spend their money wisely. It can determine population growths, so we know where more roads may need to be built. The census is an invaluable tool for our country.

 

Today we will take look at some of the information about our states collected from the last census in 2000.

 

1.                Click on the link to take us to the Fact Finder website, where we will learn some Fun State Facts.

 

2.                Once there, you will choose a state to research. Click on your state and a window will pop up. Please review this page carefully, so you may answer the following questions.

 

Below is an example of some of the information found at your state’s site. Please note Montana may not be used.

 

          Montana Fun Facts

Montana flag

Capital:
Date of Statehood:
Flower:
Tree:
Bird:

Helena
November 8, 1889
Bitterroot
Ponderosa Pine
Western Meadowlark

 

 

 

                       

 

Q1.        What state did you choose? ______________________

Q2.        What is your state capital? _______________________

Q3.        What is the date of statehood? ____________________

Q4.        What is your state flower? _______________________

Q5.        What is your state tree? _________________________

Q6.        What is your state bird? _________________________

Q7.        What was the total population of your state in 2000?

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Q8.        Did your population increase from 1990 to 2000? _______

Q9.        What was the median age (average) of people for your state in 2000?

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Q10.      How many households were without telephone service in 2000?

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Additional Questions:

 

You may explore more information about your particular state by clicking on this link 50states.com - States and Capitals.

 

List 3 interesting facts about your state from the link above. This can be your state song, state nickname, or any other piece of information you find interesting.

 

 

This lesson will be used by our 4th grade media students.