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Government Policy Lesson Plans
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Young scholars study the State of the World's Children report. They research the State of the World's Children website and analyze the information. They create Power Point presentations and hypermedia reflecting the government policy and it's direct effect on children.
Young scholars participate in a roundtable forum to discuss the notion of defying South African national government policies in order to fight AIDS after reading the online article, "A Bold Move on AIDS in South Africa."
Students relate economics and government policies. In this lesson plan, students explore the relationship between economics and government policies. They understand how the economy works and can make better decisions as it relates to the future.
Students research daily life, industries, and the political situation along the United States/Mexico border. They conduct research to research what it might be like to live at the border and the controversies surround US government policies.
Learners analyze data on air pollution in Maryland. They evaluate the effectiveness of government actions to improve air quality. Each group recommends actions that would improve air quality on the federal, state and local level.
Learners examine the impact of laws and government policies on the agricultural and industrial economic systems. From a list of topics, they select one area and create timelines of at least ten related government activities. In essays, students compare the economies of agriculture and industry.
Students summarize how government policies and changes in consumer demand contributed to a decline in the rail industry during the 20th century and identify key factors that are helping the rail industry prosper. They give an ample amount of examples of how government policies have helped and hurt market participants.
Students explore the function of local government. In this local government lesson, students discover how local government functions. Students participate in activities that require them to balance a city budget and provide services for citizens.
The purpose of this unit is to show the development of government agencies that deal with biological matters and to discuss some of the current problems that these agencies face in organizing research, in supervising scientific investigations, and, most importantly, in dealing with ethical problems.
Students analyze the Native American treaties and policies prior to 1835. In this Native American history lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the treaties and policies of the time period. Students respond to discussion questions regarding the lecture.
