- Identify key components of gerrymandering, including redistricting, cracking, and packing.
- View, listen, and discuss the issues involved with gerrymandering.
- Analyze the impact of gerrymandering on the value of one person’s vote.
In order to ...
- Understand the ramifications of gerrymandering on representation and the legislative process in the U.S. government.
Time commitment
One class period (about 45 minutes)
PA Standards Met
5.2.(class).C. - Political leadership and public service
5.2.(class).D. - Citizen’s role in political process
5.3.(class).E. - Different processes for state, federal elections
Intro discussion and videos: Gerrymandering explained
Grab students attention with an important question. Then introduce redistricting and gerrymandering with one of these short videos.
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