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How do you spend your time?: activity
Introduction
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) American Time Use Survey (ATUS) program conducts surveys that measure the amount of time people spend doing various activities, such as work, childcare, housework, watching television, volunteering, and socializing.
Objective
After completing this activity, you will be able to create, read, and interpret pie charts. You will also be able to identify the BLS ATUS program as an excellent resource for time use data.
Activity
In this activity, you will learn about the American Time Use Survey (ATUS). You will learn how to interpret a pie chart and will be quizzed on your ability to interpret them. You’ll also create a pie chart displaying how you spend your time. Follow the instructions on the following pages to complete the activity.
Additional resources
- Monthly Labor Review Article: “How high school students use time: a visual essay”.
- More information about the American Time Use Survey (ATUS) can be found on the ATUS FAQ page.
Subject matter experts are available to answer questions regarding these data by phone at (202) 691-6339 or by email at atusinfo@bls.gov.
If you would like to provide feedback on this activity, please email us at k12@bls.gov.
Analyzing a pie chart
Try analyzing a pie chart showing time use data.
Practice what you've learned
Create your own pie chart.
Tell us about your chart!
Review the chart you created and tell us about it.
Last Modified Date: June 22, 2018
