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Title: Do I Count?
===Summary: The students will learn the characteristics of a United States Census, how it is used, and its importance. The students will learn how to conduct their own census and use the information to create a graph and presentation while working collaboratively in groups. The students will be able to explain how the United States Census relates to the term “Melting Pot.”  ===

Curriculum Framing Questions:
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 * ===Essential: Do I Count? ===
 * ===Unit: What is the purpose of the United States Census? Why is the United States Census so important? ===
 * ===Content: What is a census? What type of information is on a census? How is a census conducted? ===

United States Census Unit



 * United States Census Outline**

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 * United States Extravaganza K-W-L Chart**

United States Census Parent Project Brochure **


 * United States Census Collaboration Checklist**


 * Works Cited Example Page**


 * United States Census Project Journal Page**

Pairing Students **