Using Spatial Data to Redistrict and Detect Gerrymandering

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Analyze electoral district boundary compactness, contiguity, and demographic data to evaluate electoral fairness and gerrymandering.

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Spatial Data Analysis and Civic Action

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Generate and analyze multi-scale spatial datasets to investigate civic, environmental, and infrastructure challenges and advocate for community solutions.

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SS.G.2.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All ages

Use self-collected or pre-existing data sets to generate spatial patterns at multiple scales that can be used to conduct analyses or to take civic action.