Ask the Expert: Drawing the Lines of Democracy
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Redistricting: Drawing the Lines of Democracy
Join The Nevada Center for Civic Engagement & election expert Dr. Sondra Cosgrove for an engaging and interactive session about the history of redistricting & what the 2020 census means for us
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Expert: Dr. Sondra Cosgrove, CSN
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SS.9-12.US.26. Examine how and why diverse groups have been denied equality and opportunity, both institutionally and informally.
SS.9-12.US.28. Examine how American culture is influenced and shaped by diverse groups and individuals.
SS.9-12.US.29. Investigate and apply the successful principles used by groups in U.S. history in order to create communities of respect, equity, and diversity at the school and local level.
SS.9-12.US.32. Examine the changing roles, impact, and power of political leaders, parties, and voting blocs over time.
SS.9-12.US.33. Compare the evolution of different political, civil, religious, and economic institutions and their influence on individuals, communities, and government policies.
SS.9-12.US.38. Evaluate the social, political, and economic changes that influence the interpretation of the Constitution and evolution of law.
SS.9-12.CE.17. Evaluate policies enacted by the government to meet the needs of various social and economic groups in the U.S.
SS.9-12.CE.22. Analyze how local, state, and national governments institutionalized policies that disenfranchised groups throughout U.S. history.
SS.9-12.CE.24. Analyze ways in which individuals can participate in the process of creating positive changes for their communities by taking informed civic action
SS.9-12.CE.25. Investigate ways that citizens can utilize civic action to create communities of respect, equity, and diversity at the local, state, and national level.
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Princeton Gerrymandering Project
This lesson was created for high school students but could be adapted for use in middle school classrooms.
This Gerrymandering game from The New York Times is appropriate for both middle and high school classrooms.
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Identify your community of interest using the tool available from representable.org. and contact your representative about your concerns even if it is not a redistricting year. Civic engagement and making your voice heard is not limited to election, census, or redistricting years!
