Public opinion polls are conducted and evaluated by investigating three current polls and viewing the short film “The Poll Dance.”
Polls inundate people on social media and in the news, particularly during election season. “The Poll Dance” will introduce us to important aspects of valid polling. After viewing “The Poll Dance,” you will examine important aspects of valid polling and evaluate three polls.
Learning objectives
Essential Question
What do people need to consider when evaluating public opinion polls?
Assignment:
Complete the attached polling-pitfalls-Handout1.pdf after watching “The Poll Dance”
https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/the-poll-dance-video/we-the-voters/