Gerrymandering: What the....


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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 last year's election.

EQ:  How did 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 one state do Republicans always win when they win the overall election?
  • When are the last two elections when the popular vote winner lost the election?
  • 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 ___________________________.

Write a paragraph response to your observations of gerrymandering.  What were the most important factors over time?  How does the geography of the US reflect how election results happen?  Share with one partner and have them provide feedback.  Does what you wrote make sense to them?


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