Electoral College: Are All Votes Equal?
Overview
Students examine the process of voting and the Electoral College. Applying mathematical percentages, students experience how population and voting impact elections in this country and consider if everyone’s vote matters. Then students consider the use of the Electoral College and how it aligns with the popular vote.
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Middle school lesson plan
Grade
Middle School
Subjects
Civics, Math
Length
60-80 minutes
Topics
data, electoral college, percentages, popular vote, presidential elections, voting, voting distributions
Author
Citizen U DePaul
