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Lesson #15: Influence Public Policy

Purpose:

This is it! Students compile the information they have learned from serving in the field, monitoring contemporary issues, interacting with political experts and deliberating with their peers into a formal presentation. Their primary goal is to present their ideas to an authentic audience in an effort to influence public policy.

Central Questions:

1. Can I influence public policy?
2. If yes, how do I accomplish that goal?
   

Materials:

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• Student Guide 1: Influence Public Policy
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• Student Guide 2: Write and Deliver a Formal Presentation
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• Student Guide 3: Organize a Political Rally
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• Teacher Rubric 1: Formal Presentation
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• Teacher Rubric 2: Political Rally
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Warm-up Activity:

Discuss the quote by Edmund Burke

How does this quote relate to participation in our democratic government?

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing.”

-Edmund Burke, Political Philosopher

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