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Polling and Public Opinion Lesson PlanPolling and Public Opinion Lesson Plan
Publisher
C-SPAN
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Video
Year
2016
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Polling and Public Opinion

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Polls are ubiquitous in American politics, but just how reliable and equal are they? A video-driven resource helps learners discuss the question by examining what pollsters and pundits say. Extension activities involve evaluating the differences between types of polls and creating their own. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

voting, polls, elections, presidential elections, public opinion, racism

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use video clips to explore the differences between polls
  • Have class members create their own polls based on their learnings

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils must be able to view the video clips to complete the activities

Pros

  • Resource allows for real-world application
  • Videos include discussion activities to develop understanding

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.4 RH.6-8.9 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.9 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4 RH.11-12.9 RH.11-12.10

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