Public Policy 101
Lesson Plan
What is public policy? In this lesson, students explore various types of public policy, including regulations, public services, and funding for government…
Overview
This country’s got problems! And that’s why the government creates public policy to try and resolve them. What is public policy? In this lesson, students explore various types of public policy, including social and economic regulations, the provision of public services, and funding for government programs. Students also discover how public policy affects their everyday lives.
Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Define public policy and regulations
- Identify various forms of public policy
- Explain why public policy creates public debate
- Evaluate the appropriate public policy response for different scenarios