WebJunction

Workshop Objectives [5 minutes]

• Understand what is demographic information and where to find it
• Know how to use the main Census Bureau demographic database American Factfinder, and
• Have hands-on experience finding information in American Factfinder.

What is Demographic Information? [10 minutes]

• The characteristics that define a population
• Can include age, sex, ethnicity, race, ancestry, marital status, occupation, income, and education
• Usually limited to a geographic area.
• Understanding Statistics

Using WebJunction [10 minutes]

• Handouts on how to use Webjunction [Under development]
• Government Information in the 21st Century
• Demographics Module

American Factfinder [45 minutes]

• Guide to the Census Home Page
• American Factfinder Guide
• Hispanic Census Data using American Factfinder

Exercises [15 minutes]

• American Factfinder Crossword Puzzle
• Demographic Questions from class (i.e. How does my town's ethnic breakdown compare to other towns in my county?)

Questions? [5minutes]

Contact Information

• Trainer Contact Information
• WebJunction Discussion Forum for attendees