Wednesday, October 12, 2016

OCTOBER 13
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What is Gerrymandering?

Define Gerrymandering?  Gerrymandering is ________________________.

What does the census do?  The census _______________________.

What three solutions that might prevent gerrymandering?  Three solutions are _______________, ____________ and _____________________.


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Quick Activity:  Does our group vote match the popular vote.  Let's find out!

Electoral College Discussion:  Work with a Partner to investigate the upcoming election.

EQ:  How does geography play a role in the American election in 2016?

Questions to Keep in Mind:
  • What historical trends do you notice happening in the Presidential Election?
  • How often has Colorado changed over the past 50 years?
  • What change happened in the South in the 1960's to change it from blue to red?
  • Why were the maps mostly one color in 1936 and 1972?
  • What map is 538.com using to show the Electoral College votes?
  • What do polls show us about geography?
  • What happens when you change the data your forecast uses (just women, Latinos, College Educated...)?
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Why is it important to change the political boundaries every 10 years?  It is important to change the boundaries every 10 years because ___________________________.





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