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Apportionment is a big word for young pupils. Use a helpful cartoon video and worksheet with data set to help them understand how the census fuels representative democracy. After examining how the census determines the number of seats a state has in Congress, class members apply the data to their own states to forecast what they think will happen in 2020.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use simulation to show learners how apportionment works
- Offer video to illustrate concepts behind the census
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson is one part of a larger series developed by the Department of Commerce for the 2020 Census
Pros
- Simulation is engaging and easy to understand
- Video is clear and easy to incorporate into instruction
Cons
- None