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Guston Census Project: Comparing 1841 and 1871 Data

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Using the 1841 database to answer questions
Lesson 3 - Learning objectives We know how to select a heading (field) and carry out a search (query) to pick out a set of records. We know how to sort the records and display a graph (chart). We know whether to search, sort, or display a graph to answer a question. Note for teachers: a key learning outcome of this unit is for pupils to know whether to sort, search or graph in response to a question. Teaching should focus on (a) the skills (b) the match with the language of the question. Take care over wording. "Find the oldest person" implies a search! Ask: "Who is the oldest person?" The easiest way to find the answer to this type of question is to sort the records, oldest first. Searching for an individual record Guston parish stretches south to East Cliff - one of Dover 's famous White Cliffs. Search the 1841 database for James Hart, carrier. Could this old picture of East Cliff show his cottage? He probably carried flints for building, seaweed for fertiliser, and fresh water from springs in the cliff face. At least, that would have been his legal trade! Name contains (or includes):
Search for this set of records: Under the Cliff BURWILL Mary 40 Charwoman Under the Cliff BURWILL Elizabeth 16 Under the Cliff BURWILL Mary 13 Under the Cliff BURWILL Benjamin 9 Under the Cliff BURWILL William 7
	This family were troglodytes – they lived in a cave! In the 1851 census, Mary and Elizabeth are listed as laundresses. The caves were destroyed when the Eastern Docks were built in the late 19th century. What became of Mary's husband? Find out here - on the third page.
Search, sort or graph?
Which tool will you use to answer each of these questions? Discuss with your group and ask for help if you are not sure. • How many farmers were there? • How many inhabitants were over 70 years old? • What age was the oldest person? • What was the commonest occupation?
Make notes: • Your own question: • Which tool will you use? • What have you found out? Discuss with your group: What do the answers tell us about life in Guston in 1841?
Graphing the data
Display a graph to find the biggest age group:
Age of inhabitants in 1841
Compare with the 2002 graph. Can you explain why the modern graph of people's ages is so different?

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