From 697,624 to Nearly Four Million | Grades 6–8 Mathematics Lesson Plan

Description

Help students discover the mathematics behind historical population growth. Using U.S. Census data from 1790–1860, this teacher-ready lesson develops skills in numerical increases, percentage change, ratios, and graph interpretation while examining the expansion of slavery in the United States.

Includes guided mathematical investigations, historical data tables, student worksheets, graphing activities, assessments, and answer keys.

Grades 6–8 | Mathematics / Pre-Algebra | 60-Minute Lesson