
Teacher Guide: Resources & Links
Learning Context | Procedure| Instructional Modifications |
Time Required | Resources | Assessment PlanFor The Student
- For presentations, some groups will need equipment to present their work.
- Internet Access
- Library Time and materials
- TV/VCR, Computer, Internet Access, Computer Projector/Screen, CD-ROM burner
- Exhibit area for tabletop displays
For The Teacher
- For grading student projects, necessary equipment may be needed to review work.
- Internet Access
- Library Time and materials
- TV/VCR, Computer, Internet Access, Computer Projector/Screen, CD-ROM burner.
From the U.S. Census
How America Knows What America Needs: US Census Guide to Helpful Links related to Census 2000
US QuickFacts: Facts by State and County
Strength in Numbers: A US Census Bureau brochure on Redistricting (PDF)
Census 2000 Data for the State of New York: Demographic information and comparisons to 1990
Congressional Apportionment: Census 2000 Results in Tables and Maps
US Census Material Lesson Plans
Make Sense of Census 2000 Lesson Plans
New York State InformationNYcitizens.org: News site for elections, New York State Government information and news. See Redistricting section for articles and interactive maps.
The NYS Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment: The NYS official site on redistricting: Public Hearing Transcripts, Frequently Asked Questions, Maps
New York State Redistricting Information: from the Center for Voting and Democracy
Empire State Development - NY State Data Center: Data by county.
Redistricting Sources of Information:
Center for Voting and Democracy: Redistricting Links
National Council for State Legislatures : Click the "Public User" button to connect to the Redistricting Section
Redistricting Law 2000: Book from the National Council for State Legislatures Redistricting Seminar
Mapping Census and Redistricting
NYcitizens.org Interactive Census Maps
"Understanding Redistricting" Reapportionment Map
Mapping Census 2000: The Geography of US Diversity from the US Census
1990-2000 Population Change - Interactive 2000 Census Data Web Map from Caliper
NYS Board of Elections Maps: Look up your representatives and districts
The National Atlas of the United States of America MapMaker: Create Maps based on economic, social, political, environmental , geographic features.
New York File from Voter Contact Services: Maps and Data by County
Representative Directory Web Sites:
US Congressional Web Sites: Find Listings of Congressional Members and Contact Information. Part of the Thomas Library of Congress website.
New York State Board of Elections: Find listings of local, state and federal representatives.
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