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Where is the Water? by: Mrs. Narain I.S.126Q anarain2@schools.nyc.gov. Follow these steps to become a Public Policy Analyst:. Define the Problem Gather the Evidence Identify the Causes Evaluate an Existing Policy Develop Solutions Select the Best Solution (Feasibility vs. Effectiveness ).
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Where is the Water?by: Mrs. NarainI.S.126Qanarain2@schools.nyc.gov
Follow these steps to become aPublic Policy Analyst: Define the Problem Gather the Evidence Identify the Causes Evaluate an Existing Policy Develop Solutions Select the Best Solution (Feasibility vs. Effectiveness)
Water and People • How many times a day do you think about water? • Do you think other people have to think about water? • Look at the following pictures and graphs and discuss with your group members what you have observed.
Define the Problem (Step 1) Based on the photos you’ve examined in the previous slides and the questions you have discussed with your group. You will now act as a Public Policy Analyst (PPA) to define the problem. Here ‘s an example of the worksheet you’ll be using to define the problem. See link below. Define the Problem
Gather the Evidence (Step 2) • Use the following links to aid you in your research to find solutions to the problem you have defined. • http://realtruth.org/articles/435-edws.html • http://oecdinsights.org/2013/03/22/world-water-day-big-problems-but-there-are-solutions/ • http://globalwater.org/?gclid=CPHBu4CfybkCFVNo7AodCUIAkg Here ‘s an example of the worksheet you’ll be using to gather the evidence. See link below. Gather the Evidence
Identify the Causes (Step 3) Here ‘s an example of the worksheet you’ll be using to identify the causes of the water crisis. See link below. Identify the Causes
Evaluate an Existing Policy (Step 4) Here ‘s an example of the worksheet you’ll be using to evaluate existing policy. See link below. Also click on the picture to view existing policies. Evaluate an Existing Policy C
Develop Solutions • Now that you have defined the problem, work with your group to develop solutions to the problem. • http://www.wired.com/politics/law/magazine/16-10/sl_gleick • http://www.gracelinks.org/1297/how-to-save-water • Each group will present their solutions to the class. The following link is an example of the worksheet you will be using to develop your solutions as a Public Policy Analyst. Develop Solutions