Appreciating the Earth, Mathematics and Statistics This April, the U.S. Census Bureau's Statistics in Schools program provides classroom resources in observance of Earth Day and Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month. Use these activities as an easy way to incorporate real-life data into your science, math, and geography lessons. Happy Earth Day! It is that time of the year to promote environmental awareness! The Earth Day Fun Facts shares data that are relevant to this special day. Download this fact sheet, along with its complementary teaching guide, for creative classroom activities for all grade levels.  Learn More How Human Actions Can Affect the Environment Delve into our new geography activity "Examining Changes to the Environment Through Pictures and Data." In this activity, students look at famous landmarks, such as Times Square and Niagara Falls, to identify human-generated changes in the physical environments across time. This is one of five new geography activities developed for elementary and middle school. Learn More Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Kick off the month by teaching your students how to formulate statistical questions. Begin with  the math activity "What Is a Statistical Question?" where students learn how to distinguish between statistical questions and other types of questions. Download Then, follow up with our engaging video that outlines the three questions of statistical analysis… "How big is it?" "What difference does it make?" and "Are you sure that's not just dumb luck?" View Video About Statistics in Schools The Statistics in Schools program provides resources for teaching and learning with real-life data. Educate your students about the value and everyday use of statistics. Visit Census.gov/Schools to learn more and explore standards-aligned, classroom ready activities. Use the hashtag #StatisticsInSchools to help spread the word. Share this on social media! Share this message or view it as a web page.

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