Comparing Voting Systems
5 min
Narrative
In this activity, we return to in-class voting. Students will rank the options for the field trip to show their personal preference. These rankings will be used in the next activity.
Launch
Remind students of the meaning of the symbols used to rank the choices for the field trip. Give students 2 minutes to make their choices.
Student Task
Use these symbols to rank your choices for the field trip.
| option | vote |
|---|---|
| baseball game | |
| amusement park | |
| museum | |
| dance |
Sample Response
Answers vary.
Synthesis
The goal of this activity is to make sure that all students have ranked their choices. Check in with students to make sure that no symbols were repeated and that everyone has locked in their decision. The choices students make in this activity will be used in the next activity.