Lesson Plan
Gerrymandering: Where Do We Draw the Line? (Infographic)
Learning Objectives
- Define redistricting and gerrymandering
- Explain packing and cracking
- Recognize the negative impact of racial gerrymandering
Where do we draw the line? Find out how redistricting turns into gerrymandering, and how gerrymandering negatively impacts people in those districts.
Overview
Where do we draw the line? Use this infographic to find out how redistricting turns into gerrymandering, and how gerrymandering can negatively impact people in those districts. This resource shows students actual examples of gerrymandered districts and how the Supreme Court decides if the gerrymandering is legal.
We suggest you start with Mini-Lesson: Gerrymandering to introduce your students to the process of redistricting.
iCivics en español! A version of this infographic is available in Spanish along with a Spanish Teacher’s Guide.
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Pedagogy Tags
ELA/Literacy
Spanish
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No Tech Required
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