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