AIR POLLUTION IN the Community
Activity 9 (Evaluate): Public Hearing on Banning
Diesel Trucks in the Community
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Activity Summary
In this multi-day final activity, students take on the roles of different stakeholders in order to participate in a state committee hearing on whether or not to ban diesel trucks from traveling through residential communities. After taking on a role, they use their notes and additional resources to research their position. Next, they write a statement for their character. Finally, they hold the hearing, with some students acting as committee members who ask questions, and others reading their statements.
Activity Objectives & Materials
Approximate Time: 2-3 class periods (120-180 minutes)
Objectives:
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Students will explore and learn different perspectives on public policy related to air quality
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Students will make arguments based on evidence about whether or not diesel trucks should be banned in the community
Materials:
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Role play stakeholder cards (print out and cut up enough so each student has one)
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Student computers (optional for research and writing statements)
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Research materials
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Presentation rubric
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Final Vote writing rubric
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Stakeholder cards
Handouts:
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Diesel truck ban role play scenario
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Role-play planning
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Hearing notes sheet
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Cast your vote writing prompt
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News article about California’s ban on diesel truck manufacturing (optional)
Standards Connection
Warm-up
1. Frame the Activity
2. Introduction the Scenario
3. Identifying Stakeholders
4. Assigning Roles
5. Researching Roles
6. Writing Statements
7. Preparing for the Hearing
8. Hold the Hearing
9. After the Hearing
10. Casting Their Votes