Objective:
SWBAT analyze the process of redistricting after a census, assess the motivations for and electoral consequences of gerrymandering, as well as evaluate potential solutions.
Warm-up:
- Identify the Congressional District which includes Calvert County?
- Describe the differences between the Congressional Districts for Maryland.
- Explain why those differences exist.
- Analyze if this map adequately addresses the reasons explained in number 3.
Reapportionment/Redistricting/Gerrymandering Rotation Resources:
Independent Reading Options -
Brown University (Paper)
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background_information.pdf |
Ballotpedia (Digital)
Vox Card Stack (Digital)
League of Women Voters (Paper)
Independent Activity - Gerrymander Maryland (Paper)
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gerrymander_maryland_m_and_m.docx |
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gerrymander_maryland.docx |
Collaborative Activity - Political Cartoon Analysis (Paper and Digital)
Independent Activity - Slate Gerrymander Jigsaw Puzzle (Digital)
Additional Information - Videos (Digital)
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