Gerrymandering+activity

=** We will break from our class notes today and complete // two // exercises: **=

Task #1:
=== In your notebook please define the term GERRYMANDERING from the following [|link]. How has it been used throughout American history? What is its purpose? ===

Task #2:
===Try your hand redistricting in the following simulation... [|The Redistricting Game] Be patient and READ & FOLLOW directions. Take time to understand what you are trying to accomplish!===

===There are five "missions," it your assignment to complete each of them. Follow the directions for each mission. After all of the missions are COMPLETE, write in your notebook under the Gerrymandering description what challenges or successes you had in your attempts at redrawing congressional districts.===