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Voting districts are sometimes in very weird shapes—even looking like dragons! Scholars investigate the concept of gerrymandering in United States government and politics. They view a short video, the 37th of a 50-part series, to analyze and discuss who gets to draw the lines that make up election districts. It investigates rules to understand just why some are shaped in very odd fashions.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign additional reading on gerrymandering to gain further insight
- Invite a local politician to explain the concept of gerrymandering to the class
Classroom Considerations
- At less than 10 minutes in length, the video is brief yet informative
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Lesson includes Clone Zone, which introduces different sides to the topic
- Eye-catching animations assist visual learners with the key concepts
Cons
- None