SWBAT: Compare and contrast two articles about conflict in Egypt and Libya, using a Venn diagram Identify the cause and effect of the conflict from the article, “The Fight for Libya” by Brenda Lasevoli Do Now: Read the article, “The Fight for Libya” by Brenda Lasevoli Define the Problem! Turn and talk: Identify the conflict in the article!
Step 1: Define the Problem Step 2: Gather the Evidence Step 3: Identify the Causes Step 4: Examine an Existing Solution Step 5: Develop Solutions Step 6: Select the Best Solution
“An Uprising in Egypt”“The Fight for Libya” rising-egypt/ news/fight-libya/12076
Using the article, answer the following questions about the article with your group: List 3 causes that resulted in the uprising in Libya. Cite evidence from the article to support your answers!
Examine this quote from the article: "NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu said on CNN last Sunday night that Libya’s new government will need help making the transition to a democracy. " Link this back to the our Constitution-DEMOCRACY! Use social studies knowledge and link below to plan how you, as students, can help non democratic governments become a democracy. er1.html
Using the picture below, develop a plan with your group that will be feasible for all generations to adapt to.
Based on the plans developed from each of your groups: Which plan do you think will be effective, and have the most impact on Libya becoming a democracy? Let’s take a vote!
Did you enjoy learning about Public Policy Analysis (the way we focused on a public issue using the 6 steps)? Why? Or why not? Explain! How can you use the PPA Steps to define, research, and solve an issue within your community?PPA Steps