UNIT 6- STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Week of May 4:
-As a reminder, I will have Office Hours on Google Meet from 1-2PM Monday-Friday this week if there is anything you would like to discuss about this unit or any questions you have. You can also reach me via email.
Google Meet Address: meet.google.com/owe-zuin-mzc
1. Conversation with Former Holly Springs Town Councilwoman (2011-2019) Cheri Lee
Link to our Conversation
-We ask her about how she got involved at a local government level as well as how regular citizens and teenagers can get involved
-She talks about what the job of city council is (what they do and do not have control over)
-We also talk about how local government is responding to the current crisis.
2. LINK TO UNIT 6 PP- RHODES GOING OVER THE UNIT
UNIT 6 PP WITHOUT MY COMMENTARY
3. State/Local Gov. Activity
a) Pick a localized topic that affects people in Holly Springs/Wake County/NC: Education Reform, Teenage Mental Health
Growth of Holly Springs, Teenage Substance Abuse, WCPSS Policies, Social Media/Internet Effects, Racial Equality, LGBT
Equality, Homelessness, Bullying (Cyber or Otherwise), Teen Driving Issues, etc...If you choose another issue that is not listed
here, make sure to clear that with Mr. Rhodes.
b) Write one paragraph identifying the issue and explaining how/why it is a local problem
c) Outline your detailed solution to this problem with a step by step action plan
1) Specify the length of time and cost for each step of the plan
2) Specify the local/county/or state wide group or agency that will assist you with that step of the solution
-This could all include lobbying on the local/state level for laws to be passed dealing with that issue--but that cannot
be the entirety of your solution
d) Write one paragraph explaining why yours is the best solution to the problem
4. 6149 DAYS- VIDEO LINK
6149 DAYS- VIEWING GUIDE
-This is a video about Greg Taylor, who was wrongfully convicted and spent a lot of time in jail and his process through the court and appeals system. This is really good video that summarizes a lot of what we have learning in the last three units.
Week of May 4:
-As a reminder, I will have Office Hours on Google Meet from 1-2PM Monday-Friday this week if there is anything you would like to discuss about this unit or any questions you have. You can also reach me via email.
Google Meet Address: meet.google.com/owe-zuin-mzc
1. Conversation with Former Holly Springs Town Councilwoman (2011-2019) Cheri Lee
Link to our Conversation
-We ask her about how she got involved at a local government level as well as how regular citizens and teenagers can get involved
-She talks about what the job of city council is (what they do and do not have control over)
-We also talk about how local government is responding to the current crisis.
2. LINK TO UNIT 6 PP- RHODES GOING OVER THE UNIT
UNIT 6 PP WITHOUT MY COMMENTARY
3. State/Local Gov. Activity
a) Pick a localized topic that affects people in Holly Springs/Wake County/NC: Education Reform, Teenage Mental Health
Growth of Holly Springs, Teenage Substance Abuse, WCPSS Policies, Social Media/Internet Effects, Racial Equality, LGBT
Equality, Homelessness, Bullying (Cyber or Otherwise), Teen Driving Issues, etc...If you choose another issue that is not listed
here, make sure to clear that with Mr. Rhodes.
b) Write one paragraph identifying the issue and explaining how/why it is a local problem
c) Outline your detailed solution to this problem with a step by step action plan
1) Specify the length of time and cost for each step of the plan
2) Specify the local/county/or state wide group or agency that will assist you with that step of the solution
-This could all include lobbying on the local/state level for laws to be passed dealing with that issue--but that cannot
be the entirety of your solution
d) Write one paragraph explaining why yours is the best solution to the problem
4. 6149 DAYS- VIDEO LINK
6149 DAYS- VIEWING GUIDE
-This is a video about Greg Taylor, who was wrongfully convicted and spent a lot of time in jail and his process through the court and appeals system. This is really good video that summarizes a lot of what we have learning in the last three units.