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?

Reading on the Red Line•Follow along as I read, please!

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.

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