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Apportionment

Apportionment

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Activity Description

Aerial photo of a street crossing filled with people

Students will learn about what congressional apportionment is, how it works, why it’s important, and how it relates to the decennial census.

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Suggested Grade Level

7-8

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Approximate Time Required

35 minutes

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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

Analyze and interpret data in a graph, table, or other visual form.
Write responses that demonstrate understanding of a given set of data.
Use data from a table or graph to determine the rate of change.
Understand the difference between a popular vote and an electoral vote.
Make predictions based on historical data.
Understand the importance of being counted in the 2020 Census.

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Materials Required

“The Amazing Apportionment Machine” video
“How Does Your State Stack Up” graphic to display on the board
A projector or interactive whiteboard with internet
Printed student worksheets
Small pieces of paper for each student’s ballot

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