Lesson Plan
The Poll Picture (Infographic)
Learning Objectives
- Define public opinion polling
- Describe key aspects of and uses for the polling process
- Explore the concept of sampling and how it is used to represent whole populations
Public opinion polls can give insight into people's priorities and opinions, and give candidates and the media a sense of the whole picture.
Overview
Public opinion polls can give insight into people's priorities and opinions, and give candidates and the media a sense of the whole picture. Use this infographic to show how public opinion polling works, from pollster to prediction! Students will engage with the concept of sampling and gain a better understanding of the purpose of public opinion polls.
Kickstart teaching this infographic with our The Poll Picture Video.
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iCivics en español! A version of this infographic is available in Spanish along with a Spanish Teacher’s Guide.
Tags
Pedagogy Tags
ELA/Literacy
Spanish
Tech Options
No Tech Required
Web browser
Integrations
Infographic
Nearpod
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