10+Governance

This week will learn the videos focus on how science can influence policy. We will study the AIDS epidemic, the tragedy of the commons and a case study regarding the depletion of the ozone. Class activities focus on pending legislation related to education and the environment.
 * How do we create effective policy to govern our actions? **


 * Relevant standard example to share with your students:** Grade 1. Social Studies. Strand 3. Concept 1. PO3 (page 4) Discuss the importance of students contributing to a community (e.g., helping others, working together, cleaning up the playground).

The governance game this week provides students with the opportunity to have engage in conversations with one another about real-world problem and solutions. With this activity, however, confusion and questions may arise. Setting up clear expectations for what students should look like, sound like, and act like during the game will help the activity to run smoothly. This way students will know what to do next if they come to a stopping point. (Wong, p. 170)
 * Classroom Management Tip: //Clear Assignment Expectations//**

This week, take time to review final project expectations and answer questions. Things they might need scaffolding on: APA formatting, how to sequence a set of activities into a coherent unit, how to tweak the language in their learning goals to be measurable and clear.

additional materials:
 * 2 min. video: 16 yr. old girl talks about how kids should be included in conversations about policies and regulations that concern kids


 * Instructor resources for class: **

Lesson Plan 1: Governance: Research and Advocacy Power Point for Lesson Plan 1: Governance
 * This new lesson plan has students researching issues, finding evidence, and preparing a persuasive argument. See below for some pending or recent state/federal legislation that may be of interest to students.**

Video clips that show kids in action - pick one or more to inspire at the end of class and make the link from individual action (e.g. our ASU students writing letters, etc.) to actions that can be done by a group of students in a classroom.

Info from Karen about climate change lawsuits by kids: www.ourchildrenstrust.org

Short video explaining service-learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t30ZMX8uGw

The Young Voice for the Planet provides numerous short films of young students speaking and creating changes in laws and minds to reduce the carbon footprints in their community []

Australian students demonstrate how they help the world by simply dedicating 5 minutes of their day. These actions can be incorporated in any class. Change the World in 5 Minutes - Everyday at School: []

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 * Handouts for class (printing required): **

Places to track pending/recent legislation:

http://www.ncsl.org/research/education/education-bill-tracking-database.aspx

https://www.senate.gov/legislative/active_leg_page.htm

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/environmental_protection/6038

Lesson Plan 2: Governance, Card Game Choose this activity if you prefer it to the one described above. You will need to stop by the office to pick up the cards for the game. Power Point: Governance (required for this class, per lesson plan) Fact Sheet: Governance