March 10, 2020 Gerrymandering
Homeroom Article: Billionaire Tom Steyer ends Democratic presidential bid - MSN
No, Tom Steyer is not dropping out of the race - The Week
Learning Target: I can explain what Gerrymandering is and how it happens.
Standard(s): SSCG8 Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative branch of government.
b. Describe the election process for representatives and senators and how the 17th Amendment impacted the election of senators.
Warm Up: Political Cartoon: Re-Elect Gerry Mandering
Opening: The class will watch a video about Daylight Savings Time.
Work Session: The students will watch videos with questions about Gerrymandering
Video: Gerrymandering - The Daily Show_CMDHD_2018_01_24_22_58_00
Video: Gerrymandering Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Video: The Census Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Early Finishers:
Article: Investigating Gerrymandering and the Math Behind Partisan Maps
Article: Opponents of gerrymandering keep winning, but it might not affect 2018 - Washington Post
Closing: The students will take a quiz about gerrymandering.