A Resource-based on data from 1663 to predictions up to 2100 showing Global and English climate change. It is advisable to read the Teachers’ notes first. It is best viewed in colour for clarity.
Once that’s done you’ll be able to experience the CensusAtSchool website perfectly.
A Resource-based on data from 1663 to predictions up to 2100 showing Global and English climate change. It is advisable to read the Teachers’ notes first. It is best viewed in colour for clarity.
Students are asked to explain and summarise facts given in a graph and data table showing UK household waste and recycling figures from 1983 to 2004.
A worksheet addressing the issue of population density and ecological footprints.
What is the worlds total population? How and why is it changing? What will it be in fifty years’ time? Use an Internet population clock to record data, and draw a graph.
This shows how the country is divided into counties and unitary authorities and then encourages the use of postcodes and websites for homing in on locations.
A simple explanation of types of accommodation for pupils leading to an identification of types of houses and a task asking pupils to find out and compare prices of housing in their own local area.
Looking at the environmental issue of water with a number of links to useful websites both on Fresh Water supply issues and the Water Cycle. Students are asked to analyse and evaluate evidence, draw and justify conclusions.
Using line graphs and statistics to compare electricity usage in England and South Africa.
The All-Island Research Observatory (AIRO) at NUI Maynooth have worked with us to produce a Census Mapping Module for Irish schools. It offers a great way to examine and interact with a selection of census data going back over the last four censuses.
The mapping module displays a balanced selection of curriculum-relevant data from 1996 to 2011 for counties and regions, including Population, Population Density, Age Groups (Male and Female), Dependency Ratios, Place of Birth, Means of Travel to School or Work, Industry of Employment and Internet Access.