Step Seven: Brainstorm a-Brewin'

Lesson Plan

Armed with knowledge about the chosen issue and about how public policy works from Steps One through Six, students brainstorm a public policy solution for the…

Overview

Armed with knowledge about the chosen issue and about how public policy works from Steps One through Six, students brainstorm a public policy solution for the issue the class has been studying. Students use a “Thinking CAPS” method of organized brainstorming.

This resource was created with support from the National Association of Counties.

Grade Levels

  • 6-8

Learning Objectives

  • Work in a group to brainstorm solutions for the class problem
  • Evaluate potential effectiveness of ideas the class has brainstormed
  • Evaluate the ideas for cost and simplicity

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