Algorithms & Voting Rights: Lesson 3

This lesson is part 3 in a 3-lesson unit involving Algorithm design and voting rights. In this lesson, students work in pairs to evaluate/redesign their flowcharts (from lesson 1). A block-based program that applies conditional logic to determine voting eligibility based on demographic data is created. The lesson concludes with a short response essay reflecting on the effect of expanding voting rights on American society.
Resource ID#: 208548 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies, Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office, Free account required
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: Algorithms, Computer Science, Scratch, Civics, Voting RIghts, Coding, Flow Charts, logic, block-based programming, selection structures, input, Voting Amendments, demographics, Supervisor of Elections, voting eligibility
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Assessment,  Educational Game ,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: Computer Science Integrated Civics

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