Get Counted! (The U.S. Census)

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Do your students know about the U.S. census? Are they prepared to be counted? In this lesson, students learn the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the census. Students explore the importance of being informed and how the census impacts their communities.

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**But wait there's more!** Download our printable poster infographic Plug Into Power with the U.S. Census. Every 10 years the U.S. government circulates a census. Make sure your students know how to make it count!

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