SS.912.E.2.2

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Use a decision-making model to analyze a public policy issue affecting the student's community that incorporates defining a problem, analyzing the potential consequences, and considering the alternatives.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 912
Strand: Economics
Standard: Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the institutions, structure, and functions of a national economy.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved

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2106380: Legal Systems and Concepts (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.912.E.2.AP.2: Identify a public policy issue that affects the student’s community and potential consequences, such as rezoning for housing and businesses or building new roads.

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Design an After School Program:

Students will work in small groups and utilize prior research to design and present their proposal for an after school program to benefit their community in a cost-efficient way.  The entire class will vote on whether or not they would approve each proposal.

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Poverty in America:

Using NY Times articles and interactive features, students learn about the historical basis for the "War on Poverty", modern vs. historical factors that determine poverty, and compare approaches for combating poverty. Students will practice noting bias when examining sources to draw their own conclusions.

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