Leveling Public Policy
Lesson Plan
Why does it take so long for a public policy to be enacted? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into the six steps involved in creating public policy and…
Overview
Why does it take so long for a public policy to be enacted? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into the six steps involved in creating public policy and the obstacles legislators may face when trying to get it passed. Students review a case study and policy-making scenarios to learn about stakeholders and practice viewing issues and their solutions from multiple viewpoints.
Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Define public policy
- Identify the steps taken to make public policy
- Describe factors that shape and influence public policy
- Analyze examples to evaluate how policy is made
- Discuss and evaluate varying perspectives on fictionalized public policy concerns