Public Policy Research Guide
Lesson Plan
Are your students researching a public policy? Help them through the process with this graphic organizer. It guides students through narrowing down a topic,…
Overview
Are your students researching a public policy? Help them through the process with this graphic organizer. It guides students through narrowing down a topic, answering questions through research, finding positive and negative views of the policy, and analyzing its effectiveness. The guide is designed to help students present what they’ve learned in a written paper, oral presentation, or class debate.
Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Conduct independent or group research on a public policy
- Identify the policy’s effects on various groups
- Describe different perspectives on the policy including positive and negative views
- Construct a persuasive argument in favor of or against a public policy