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Public Policy Changes Using Technology

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Students discuss the problem of wrestling on the playground that has resulted in injuries to classmates. They research the problem using print and Internet resources. They listen to a presentation by the high school wrestling coach. They design a PowerPoint presentation, write to government official and local newspaper to attempt to eliminate the problem.

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3rd - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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