Election Predictions

Students will examine poll results from three cities to predict a voting outcome on a local level. They will make inferences about a population based on the poll results and develop a written statement to present their findings to the board of county election commissions. Students will then use the peojected election results to determine the impact of citizens in the community.

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 7

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Basic Calculators

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Keywords: Sample, Population, Random Sampling, Voting, Election Poll, Civics, Percentages, Proportions, Prediction

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Presentation/Slideshow, Data Set

Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades 6-12

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