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 http://www.timeforkids.com/news/fight-libya/12076

1. Define the Problem! Turn and talk: Identify the conflict in the article!

Step 1: Define the ProblemStep 2: Gather the EvidenceStep 3: Identify the CausesStep 4: Examine an Existing SolutionStep 5: Develop SolutionsStep 6: Select the Best Solution

“An Uprising in Egypt” “The Fight for Libya”

http://www.timeforkids.com/news/uprising-egypt/64246

http://www.timeforkids.com/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.

http://infousa.state.gov/government/overview/dmpaper1.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?