1. 1.We can identify the definition of demographics.
Success Criteria /30/2016
1.We can identify the definition of demographics.
2.We can compare and contrast the demographics of Baltimore with the rest of the US.
3.We can analyze voter data from previous elections to understand demographics of the electorate.
4. We can evaluate what demographic groups vote the most by creating an image of the most likely voter.
Answer the following question(s) in complete sentences
What issue did you write about yesterday? What solution did you come up with? Do you think other people think it’s a problem too?

2. Success Criteria 10/27/2015 Do Now:
We can understand how we can participate in the government.
We can write letters to our local representatives to voice our concerns.
We can understand how demographics are used in politics.
We can analyze data to understand who votes the most & its impact on elections
We can understand the purpose of political parties.
Do Now:
Take out your Note sheet from yesterday and complete the scenarios on the back!
TV shows
Why do stations play the shows that they do?
What do they look for when making a new show?

3. Announcements Stay focused on the Goal! Coach Class today
Notebook Quiz and test make ups
Next Notebook Quiz will be next Friday, 12/9

4. Notes 11/30 Demographics

5. They pay the most attention to the groups who VOTE the most!!
Why do politicians listen to some people more than others?
But how do politicians know what groups are voting?

6. United States Population
The number of people who live in a particular place.
United States Population
308,745,538
Maryland
5,773,552
Baltimore City
620,961

7. Demographics Statistical information about specific populations.
Our society has changed over time..
What is the effect of this type of change on Americans as a whole?
98% of Americans have at least one TV set.

8. Democracy = people rule Demographics = picture of the people

9. Today’s Objective
Students will be able to evaluate demographic and population factors on politics by examining the demographics of the USA & Baltimore
Examining the demographics of the USA and Baltimore
Examining how demographics reflect political participation
Analyzing the effect of demographics on policy issues
Gov’t Requirement 3.1.1:The students will evaluate demographic factors related to political participation, public policy, and government policies.

10. 80% of children age 12-17 have a Facebook profile
Demographics
Statistical information about specific populations.
80% of children age have a Facebook profile
VS.

11. Demographic Info
Age
Race
Gender
Income
Education level
Religion

12. How do we get these demographics?
The Census
survey of the American population taken every 10 years
Compare this information to previous years to see where people live
Shows how people have migrated inside the nation
How do we get these demographics?

14. Some examples of Demographics…

19. Voting Demographics are used to determine which groups vote the most
High education
Wealthy

20. Racial Demographics of Baltimore (2009)
What do the racial demographics of Baltimore say about it as a city?

21. Break it down and compare it to the rest of the US…
How is the racial composition of Baltimore different from that of the U.S.?
U.S.A.
Baltimore
Baltimore
U.S.A.
U.S.A.

22. Look at this breakdown of Baltimore’s household income
Look at this breakdown of Baltimore’s household income. What issues will politicians have to focus on if they want to get elected in Baltimore City?

23. Education Levels in Baltimore
How does Baltimore’s education level influence its government?
Education Levels in Baltimore

24. Quick 5!
Do you think it is OK that politicians only focus on the people that historically vote?
What could politicians and the government do to increase voter turnout?

25. Examine the Demographics from the 2008 Presidential Election
Which group shown is most likely to vote?
Why would this group be most likely to vote?
Graph 1:
Voter Turnout by Race / Ethnicity
White
Black
Asian
Hispanic
Take a look at some of the other graphs and figure out what politicians are going to do in order to appeal to the groups that are most likely to vote.

26. Graph 2: Why would this group be most likely to vote?
Which group shown is most likely to vote?
Why would this group be most likely to vote?
Graph 2:
Voter Turnout by Education
Less than HS
HS Grad / GED
Some College
Bachelor’s Degree
Advanced Degree

27. Graph 3: Voter Turnout by Income
Which group shown is most likely to vote?
Why would this group be most likely to vote?
Graph 3:
Voter Turnout by Income
Less than $20,000
$20,000 to $29,999
$30,000 to $39,999
$40,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 and Over

28. Graph 4: Voter Turnout by Age 18 to 24 Years
Which group shown is most likely to vote?
Why would this group be most likely to vote?
Graph 4:
Voter Turnout by Age
18 to 24 Years
25 to 34 Years
35 to 44 Years
45 to 54 Years
55 to 64 Years
65 to 74 Years
75 and Over

29. Demographics can also help us to predict the future!
Social Security is a gov’t program started in 1935 that gives checks to elderly citizens who no longer work (retired)
WHERE’S MY GOV’T MONEY?!?

30. But how could that be a problem?
Baby Boom!
The birth rate in the United States skyrockets as soldiers return from the war and to their families.
Americans now feel like the world is a safer place to raise a family and respond by having kids.
World War II happens and about 15 million American men are involved in the war effort
But when the men get back home, the good times roll!

31. But how could that be a problem?

32. Eventually, those Baby Boomers are going to be ready to retire…
Population of American over 65 Years old
Eventually, those Baby Boomers are going to be ready to retire…
Social Security Costs will double
Too Many Elderly collecting benefits without enough taxes coming in from young workers.

33. One last thing…
In the space provided on the back of your sheet, create a drawing of what the MOST LIKELY voter looks like.

34. 1.We can identify the definition of demographics.
Success Criteria /1/2016
1.We can identify the definition of demographics.
2.We can compare and contrast the demographics mostly often looked at by the gov’t.
3.We can analyze population data to understand how it will impact gov’t services.
4. We can evaluate our knowledge of demographics by completing an exit ticket.
Answer the following question(s) in complete sentences
Name the characteristics of the most typical voter, including age, race, gender, education level, and income.
Why do wealthy people tend to vote more?

35. How do demographics impact the laws and policies created by the gov’t?
Question of the Day
How do demographics impact the laws and policies created by the gov’t?

36. Why Do We Care About Demographics?
Read the text on the purple paper and answer the questions provided in COMPLETE SENTENCES
This is a SILENT and INDEPENDENT activity
Any talking or cell phone use will result in lost points
Excessive talking will result in a ZERO

37. Demographics and Population
Using the data provided at the top, answer the questions in the boxes
Then, complete matching by deciding which issue each group will be most concerned about
When you are finished place your work in the bin and wait for the exit ticket

38. Exit Ticket Complete the exit ticket silently & independently
The graphs for questions 2 & 4 are provided below