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The role of interest groups in politics and government is a hot topic in the media today. This lesson uses the battle over school lunch ingredients to illustrate how interest groups and lobbying affect public policy. Take a side in the battle, create an interest group, and try to influence public policy.
Interest Groups
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Social Studies — Civics and Government, US Government
Grade Level
Grades 6-12
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Excellent step by step outline to engage students. Care should be given though to describe the term -Interest Groups so students have that background knowledge as the class reads and follows the lesson steps guided by the teacher of course.
moyochris
November 10, 2019
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