You can download Lesson 3 (PDF 262KB)here.
What's in Lesson 3?
Theme
Census Statistics
Objectives
That the child will be enabled to:
- become familiar with the geography of Ireland
- understand the processes involved in data collection
- read and interpret maps/graphs
- examine and discuss Census Statistics
- decide how census data can be used
Key Messages
- Census data is of great value and provides us with the knowledge to help us plan for the future.
- It is important to have knowledge of the country we live in and to familiarise ourselves with the facts and figures provided by the census.
- The census provides the knowledge with which we can build our future.
Follow-Up Activities
- How well do you know your province?
- Census 1996 - Population
- Technokids
- Census Cubes
Integration
- Maths: Data Representation and interpretation
- English: Oral Language/Language Development
- Geography: Ireland - provinces, counties, population
