Unit 1 Real-World Unit Projects

Problem Solving in Social Studies: Stand Up and Be Counted!

Task | Process | Guidance | Resources | Conclusion

Task
  1. Research then write a paragraph about the United States Census covering its background and process. Find the population of the United States in the years 1990 and 2000. Also, find the number of members in the House of Representatives.
  2. Fill in a map of the United States with the populations of the states.
  3. Create a presentation including a map of the United States, frequency table, and a paragraph discussing the changes in the House of Representatives.
Process
    1a.  Write a paragraph explaining of how the United States census works and the process of finding the populations.
    1b.  Find and record the population for each of the fifty United States in the years 1990 and 2000.
    1c.  Find and record the number of members in the House of Representatives.

    2.  Use the map provided below and fill in each states' population.
    3.  Create a presentation that includes the following:
Guidance
  1. Here is a table that can be used to organize the populations of the 50 states.
  1. Use the following map for your population data.



  2. Remember to label and title your line plot.

  3. Some of the presentations that you could create are:
Resources
Use the internet to research key words about United States Census and populations.

Conclusion
Congratulations! Only a sophisticated and intelligent student could complete such a challenging task! You have successfully completed your job. As you can see, it is important for everyone to be able to analyze and properly display information. You have proven your ability to graph data, find and interpret information and research real-life problems. We hope you have enjoyed learning about the people that make up our nation.