Bellwork
Take a piece of paper and write these terms – this can be groupwork – we are going to identify and define these terms throughout the lesson:
APPORTIONMENT
REAPPORTION
US CENSUS
VOTING DISTRICTS
GERRYMANDERING
MIDTERM ELECTIONS
BAKER V CARR
Let’s get started – let’s learn how we put lines around voters….
Today we are separating our class by shoes. Yes, shoes. Sneakers/Tennis Shoes vs The Rest
We have two political parties today, the Sneakers Party and the Casual Party
All Sneakers Party members stand up. Lets count our Sneakers Party members.
All Casual Party members stand up. Lets count our Casual Party members.
If this room is the state of Riverdale, and each party member voted, what party would our governor and US Senator belong to?
If this room is a district of the school-wide state of Riverdale, what party would be our US House Representative?
BUT, What if we are the state of Riverdale in this room and we have 4 districts? How do we draw those districts? What party represents each district?
Let’s see what happens….
Our Standard Today
GC.11 Describe the census and its role in redistricting and reapportionment, including the role of Baker v. Carr. P, T
What am I learning today?
The US Census is taken every decade and its data is used for a lot of purposes, including Congressional District.
Why am I learning this?
Knowing the impact of the Census will give you a better understanding of its importance.
How will I know I learned this?
When you are aware of how the US Census affects your life and local, state and national elections.
I told students years ago that Tennessee is growing so fast we will gain a congressional seat in 2020 – I was wrong.
Baker v Carr
https://www.thoughtco.com/baker-v-carr-4774789
Congressional Apportionment
2022 Midterms
Republicans have won the House, regaining control of the chamber for the first time since 2018.
Ohio? 2018?
Ohio Issue 1, Congressional Redistricting Procedures Amendment (May 2018)
2023?
Proposed Ohio constitutional amendment seeks to end gerrymandering after legislature defied courts
Tennessee?
Alabama in the news:
RECAP
APPORTIONMENT
REAPPORTION
US CENSUS
VOTING DISTRICTS
GERRYMANDERING
MIDTERM ELECTIONS
BAKER V CARR
Our Standard Today
GC.11 Describe the census and its role in redistricting and reapportionment, including the role of Baker v. Carr. P, T
What am I learning today?
The US Census is taken every decade and its data is used for a lot of purposes, including Congressional District.
Why am I learning this?
Knowing the impact of the Census will give you a better understanding of its importance.
How will I know I learned this?
When you are aware of how the US Census affects your life and local, state and national elections.