I use this project as a college preparation research project. The students have full autonomy over the topic that they choose and must conduct thorough research to develop a detailed policy addressing the societal problem. Each student constructs and produces three working drafts with a culminating presentation and memo to a player. The memo to a player acts as a letter of support for the policy to push for its implementation. Additionally, students work in small groups and conduct two rounds of peer reviews to collaboratively work through the revision processes. At the end of the semester, students present their policies to the class, and if exceptionally constructed, are further revised and sent to the actual player for consideration to push for a meaningful impact on society. The project engages students in the process of policy development, lobbying, and implementation.
Check this project out! My government students love the project. The project has also given my students a taste of college-level work, which many have been appreciative toward preparing them for "the big show". The project can be found on my TpT store page.
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