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Call to Order
What type of policy problem is it?
What policy would you propose to fix it?
What is a problem that you think exists in
Baltimore?
Today’s Objective
Students will be able to evaluate the extent to which public policies have benefitted certain groups in Baltimore by:
reading articles creating a graphic
organizer writing an article for the
Baltimore Sun
Identify a public
problem.
If enough people are concerned, they take
action.
Public problems
often have more than
one solution
Each solution has advantages
and disadvantag
es
The gov’t, community
, and individuals
have to work
together
What is Public Policy?
Programs developed by the government in order to improve the lives of people in the United States.
A Quick Review from Yesterday…
Urban Renewal PolicyThe gov’t
encourages people to buy rundown
housing and rebuild in order to improve
an area.
Bring population back to the city
Increases taxes gained from properties (so the city can provide more services!)
Establish affordable public housing.
Environmental Policy
Individuals and
businesses have to follow laws that the government
passes to protect the
environment.
Regulating pollution from cars Protecting natural land Looks for alternative energy sources
Education PolicyThe government funds schools
and monitors how they perform. Tests / required courses are
used to gauge student achievement.
State Curriculum determines what is taught
MSA/HSA Exams School
performance is tracked
I’ve got a big fat check for the
states with the best scores!
Transportation PolicyFocuses on the cleanest, safest, and fastest ways
for people to travel within the
U.S. Interstate
Highway System Carpool lanes High Speed
Railways Subways Buses
Health & Welfare PolicyThe gov’t tries to
protect the health and welfare of its citizens
Medicaid helps covered medical expenses for people with low incomes
Food Stamps help people with low-incomes buy food Social Security provides financial assistance to retired persons
How to complete the activity:
Read the article given to you Name and describe the policy Describe the problem the policy
attempts to solve What impact will the policy have on
Maryland residents? (Who does it help? Who does it hurt?)
Is / will this policy be effective?
Fill in the graphic organizer:
Name and Description
What problem does it solve?
How will it impact Maryland Residents?
Is this an effective means of solving the problem?
Name:
Description:
Baltimore Red Line Project
A light rail and subway that will connect the east and west sides of Baltimore.
This project will connect people on the west side with jobs downtown. It will also connect the community with resources like social services and health clinics.
This project tries to solve problems of unemployment, lack of resources, lack of transportation, and congested roads where there is lots of traffic.
I think this will be effective because people on the west side are excluded from participating in the Baltimore economy without good transportation.
Your task: Fill in the graphic organizer using the readings that I give you, with your group. When you have finished with your reading, send one AMBASSADOR to me with the graphic organizer filled out. If I approve it, you may continue with the next reading.