The Public in Public Policy
Lesson Plan
Can a person really influence public policy? Yes, and in multiple ways. In this lesson, students discover who and how different groups influence public policy.…
Overview
Can a person really influence public policy? Yes, and in multiple ways. In this lesson, students discover who and how different groups influence public policy. With a case study that can be adapted to a role-play, students are guided to see how legislators must balance the competing needs of various groups and find a way to compromise to a solution.
Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Define public policy, grassroots organization, and interest group
- Identify groups that shape public policy
- Describe the methods and tactics groups use to influence legislators
- Analyze a public policy scenario to assess the impact of various groups on the final decision