Environmental Education Center at University of Rhode Island's W. Alton Jones Campus

TOWN MEETING

GOAL:
Participate in a mock town meeting while portraying various members of the community in order to come to a decision on an environmental topic.

OBJECTIVES:

● Learn how a local town meeting may be conducted and its purpose.

● Understand why constituents may have different opinions on certain subjects.

● Respect others’ opinions even when they have opposing views.

● Develop an understanding about community and consensus.

CONCEPTS/TOPICS:

● Decision making
● Development
● Natural Resources
● Small town government
● Opposing views
● Constituent

After completing this activity the aim is for students to be able to:

● Understand why community decision-making is important.

● Have experience debating issues that may relate to them.

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