Public Policy
Think of a school policy… and why it exists.
Ex. No running in the hallways
Why does this policy exist?
To keep students safe…
Day 1 1/5
Public Policy
Schools have policies…….and so does the government.
Policies that address our concerns and issues are called Public Policies.
Public Policy – The attempt of government to address a social or public issue through a law or series of laws.
Day 1 2/5
Public Policy
Discussion
Think about where you live. Identify something that has changed as a result of the government.
Ex. A speed limit change, enforced curfew, noise limitations or pet restrictions…
Day 1 3/5
Public Policy
1. Using the textbook’s Index (page R76) locate a “Students Take Action” feature that interests you and read it and be prepared to share what you learn.
2. Discuss how students can affect their communities.
Text Review
Day 1 4/5
Public Policy
1. Identify a problem in your neighborhood, community, or city that you believe can be fixed via public policy.
2. Collect 1 piece of evidence to validate the problem.• Ex. Digital photo, article, testimonial from
a neighbor, audio recording…
Home Learning Activity
Day 1 5/5
Public Policy – Day 2
What is the problem that you identified to be solved through public policy?
Think,Pair, Share
Day 2 1/13
Public Policy
Discuss possible class identified problems in detail?
Report It
Out
Day 2 2/13
Public Policy
Choose your top three favorites class identified problems…...
Vote On It
Day 2 3/13
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As a class, come to a consensus on the one class problem we will work on.
Vote On It
Day 2 4/13
Public Policy
We will create a public policy proposal that could be used to present to a state/local government official.
Day 2
The Public Policy Project!
5/13
Public Policy
Product: Binder, Trifold Board, Video
Requirements: Data, Solutions, and Letter
Day 2
The Public Policy Project!
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Tasks:•Survey the community for supporting info.•Create a video highlighting the problem•Collect data about the problem•Develop three solutions to the problem •Write a letter to the mayor, commissioners representative, senator…discussing our ideas
Day 2
The Public Policy Project!
7/13
Public Policy
Tasks Detailed:The Survey Group will:1. Develop a set of questions to gauge the
community’s concern/interest about the problem
2. Administer the survey 3. Tabulate the data and graph it.
Day 2
The Public Policy Project!
8/13
Public Policy
Tasks Detailed:The Video Group will:1. Create a storyboard/script/outline2. Film a 30 sec. video depicting the
problem3. Edit the film with WeVideo.com4. Publish the video.
Day 2
The Public Policy Project!
9/13
Public Policy
Tasks Detailed:The Data Collection Group will:1. Record “Quantifiable” data from
reliable sources• This could include # of incidents,
people impacted… in a given time and space.
2. Create a chart of the results.Day 2
The Public Policy Project!
10/13
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Tasks Detailed:The Solutions Group will:1. Research possible solutions to the
problem 2. List advantages and disadvantages to
each solution3. The class will choose the best 1 on Day
4 Day 2
The Public Policy Project!
11/13
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Choose your top three choices of tasks – you will be assigned to one task group
tomorrow at the beginning of the period.
Day 2
The Public Policy Project!
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1. Share the project with a sibling, parent, or guardian
2. Ask them what they think of the problem. For any question you ask, be sure that it is “open-ended”. Write down your questions and the answers you get. You must have at least two questions and two answers (can be with the same one person)
Home Learning Activity
Day 2 13/13
Public Policy – Day 3
Day 3
PairAnd Share
1/4
Based on your conversations from last night, share some of the opinions about the problem?
Public Policy
Day 3
Work Day 1 of 3
2/4
• Survey Group: Develop questions and create survey and administer tonight.
• Video Group: Make storyboard/outline for video. Obtain camera/phone for recording, tomorrow.
• Data Group: What data are you going to collect and how are you going to do it?
• Solutions Group: Look up solutions to the problem
Public Policy
Each group needs to share their progress with the class
and assign tasks for the HLA.
Report It
Out
Day 3 3/4
Progress Meter
We Need to be Here
WE ARE HERE
Public Policy
1. Complete your assigned task. Each group will report to the entire class first thing tomorrow about your progress so far.
Home Learning Activity
Day 3 4/4
Public Policy – Day 4
Report It
Out
Day 4 1/5
Share what you did last night.
Public Policy
Day 4
Work Day 2 of 3
2/5
• Survey Group: Analyze your data. Draw conclusions about your data. Begin to graph it.
• Video Group: Film your video and begin to edit. Can use WeVideo.com
• Data Group: Analyze your data. Draw conclusions about your data. Begin to graph it.
• Solutions Group: All solutions should be identified and their pros and cons listed. Class will vote on best solution at the beginning of class today. Then develop an Action Plan of how to carry out your solution – who, what, when, where, why and how
Public Policy
Class Vote -choose your favorite solution to our class problem.
Vote On It
Day 4 3/5
Public Policy
Each group needs to share their progress with the class
and assign tasks for the HLA.
Report It
Out
Day 4 4/5
Progress Meter
We Need to be Here
WE ARE HERE
Public Policy
1. Complete your assigned tasks tonight. All materials must be complete and final when you walk into class tomorrow. We will be working on assembling our board in class first thing tomorrow.
Home Learning Activity
Day 4 5/5
Tomorrow is the last day!
Public Policy – Day 5
Report It
Out
Day 5 1/4
Share what you did last night.
Set new tasks to ensure completion by the end of the period today.• Create a binder and tri-fold board
(Product Group – groups 1-3).• Video group will become the letter
writing group
Public Policy
Day 5
Work Day 3 of 3
2/4
• Survey Group: Finish graphing your data. Post your information with a caption on the board and put a copy in the binder.
• Video Group: Have you video approved by the teacher. Then you will become the Letter Writing Group.
• Data Group: Finish graphing your data. Post your information on the board with a captions and put a copy in the binder.
• Solutions Group: Post your three possible solutions and your Final Solution with an Action Plan of how to carry it out on the board and put a copy in the binder.
After all groups finish these tasks, you will become the Product Group – see next slide
Public Policy
Day 5
Work Day 3 of 3
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• Letter Writing Group (was video group):• Write a professional letter to a state representative,
the mayor/city manager, or commissioners about the problem and our selected solution with its Action Plan.
• Product Group (all other groups combined):• After you finish your initial tasks today then…..• Make sure all components are on the board.• Add a title and captions to the board• Add visuals to make the board look appealing
Public Policy
Go over entire board/binder/video/letter as a class and
make sure your project is complete.
Discussion
Day 5 4/4
Progress MeterWE ARE HERE
CONGRATULATIONS!
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