Lesson Plan: Reapportionment & Redistricting
Grades 9-12
Every 10 years, the United States conducts a census, counting every person living in the country. This count has numerous effects, and one of the most important is its impact on our representative democracy. Reapportionment and redistricting, in turn, affect how and by whom the people are represented. Examine the essential elements of the reapportionment and redistricting process to determine how states engage in this “once every 10 years” process. Experiment with several interactive maps to see both historic and contemporary changes to the balance of power among states, and discover who has power within those states to redraw the lines.
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