1/13/17: BR – what is one of the policy solutions for your problem ? Today: Who has the power to influence, make and change policy? How can I participate in creating and changing public policy?

Unit 3 Essential Questions What is the power of public policy? Who has power to influence, make, and change public policy? How will you participate in creating and changing public policy.

Effective Advocates Thoroughly understand the problem and the possible policy solutions, as well as the perspectives of people and groups who might support or oppose their ideas. Today you will begin to understand the process of becoming an effective advocate Pick up the process packet. Take a look at the Policy Problem. We can use this problem or select another

Vocabulary Journal Pros Cons Opponents Supporters Direct action

What to do? Complete Step 1 (you may need to do some research) Understand the difference between public policy and direct action (the problem of litter for example) Complete steps 2 and 3 For each group: (this can be written out) Prepare a skit that shows at least 2 supporters and 2 opponents for the policy suggested. One of the supporters should be the policy maker who has proposed the new policy and should begin the skit by saying something like, “ I am here to ask for your support of this new policy that I am sponsoring..”

What to do part after step 3 Decide on the policy you’d like to pursue Complete Action Planning form

Closure – Due Tuesday What did you think of this process for analyzing problems/policy solutions and planning for action? What was the most difficult step of the process? Explain your answer. Which step in the process gave you the most new ideas/insights? Explain your answer. Why do you think it’s important to plan for both success and failure? Would you use this process if you were going to become active in trying to influence policy? Why or why not?

Additional Assignment Write two social media posts for your policy. One post should be for supporters persuading them to get involved, one post should be for people you think may disagree with your policy inviting them to look for common ground.