PoliSports
AP US Government and Football
The fans of which major American sports league are the most pro-Trump and which are the most pro-Democratic?
Seriously?
How accurate/lucky was your prediction?
Are there any groups that we don't have statistics on regarding their support for Trump? (i.e., Cutlery Owners; Ambidextrous Actors; Reptile Enthusiasts)?
What does this data tell us about America?
We are divided in politics, but are we united in sports?
Why do you think College Football fans are such big Trump supporters?
Why do you think NBA fans are so pro-Democratic?
What is a consequence of the division shown in these charts?
Which sport do you think Trump personally likes the best?
There have been recent protests by NFL players refusing to stand during the national anthem because of American racism. Have there been protests in other leagues?
A friend of mine said she was going to kneel during the national anthem at this week's Carolina Panthers game to protest all the players kneeling during the national anthem. Is there any issue, or can you think of anything that would upset you enough to cause you to protest during the national anthem?
Do you think that the players protesting racism during the national anthem have gotten their point across to the pubic?
Have these protests made America less racist?
Why do we play the national anthem at sporting events, anyway?
What NFL market (metropolitan area where team is centered) is the most Pro-Trump and the least Pro-Trump?*
Learning Extension
Read the FiveThirtyEight story about sports and politics in the US.
Action Extension
Contact the White House and ask the POTUS which sport he likes the best. Share his answer in class or online. You can submit your question online or by phone at - Comments: 202-456-1111
Bonus Charts*
Random Bonus Chart For Absolutely No Good Reason except that it is the Monday after Friday the Thirteenth.
Bonus Question
What is the most popular unisex name in the US?
