Five governmental regulatory agencies are tasked to respond to market failure. Groups investigate the roles of each of these agencies as well as the social, economic, and political impact of their actions.

Concepts

the environmental protection agency, federal oversight

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Rather than a teacher-directed discussion, after the research portion of the activity, create jigsaw groups and have experts share what they have learned

Classroom Considerations

• The 18th in a series of 19 related resources

Pros

• The three-page resource includes a brief plan, links to the official site for the agencies, and worksheets

Cons

• No provisions are made for individual responsibility for the information