Percent of Change and the House of Representatives

Students will use ratios to explore the percentage of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives for different states.  They will analyze the 2020 United States Census to study how the population changes the number of representatives from each state. Students will compare the highest populated and least populated states based on this data in this integrated lesson plan.
Resource ID#: 208444 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, Speakers/Headphones, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: proportional reasoning, unit rate, equivalent ratios, percent, ratio, integrated, civics, house of representatives, congress, Apportionment, proportion
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Data Set,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades 6-12

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