How to draw a map

Work with an online mapping tool to create their own congressional maps and enter into a contest to win up to $2,000.

Understand how to draw a congressional map that represents values that are important to students.

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5.2.(class).B. - Resolving conflicts

5.2.(class).D. - Citizen’s role in political process

7.2. - Physical characteristics of places and regions

7.3. - Human characteristics of places and regions

15.4.12.B. - Behavior of digital citizenship

15.4.8.D. - Projects using emerging input technologies

Review the Dave's Redistricting App User Guide

The DRA developers have developed an online User Guide to help you draw your map.

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Draw a blank map

Students can start from scratch and draw an original map of PA. Mapping usually takes 3-5 hours, so give your students time.

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Writing your map's narrative

Instructions on how to complete a map's narrative

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Share maps with your legislator

Students have drawn a map. Now help them share it with their legislators.

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