CONNECT
Public policies are actions and programs that are developed by the State to guarantee and put into practice rights that are provided for in the Federal Constitution and other laws. These are measures and programs created by governments dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the population.
Public policies affect all citizens, of all educational levels, regardless of gender, race, religion or social level. With the deepening and expansion of democracy, the responsibilities of the popular representative have diversified. Today, it is common to say that its function is to promote the well-being of society, which is related to well-developed actions and their execution in areas such as health, education, environment, housing, social assistance, leisure, transport and security, or In other words, quality of life as a whole must be considered.
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Watch the video “What are Public Policies?”:
CONTEMPLATE
•What do you know about public policies?
•Give an example of a public policy that worked in your neighborhood.
•How important are social rights for a society?
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL
URBAN PAVING MACHINE
Urban paving is essential and indispensable in any city that wants to grow and offer greater well-being for its residents. Pavement, also called floor, is a horizontal structure on the ground that allows passage. It influences life in the city in countless ways, helping the local economy and allowing everyone in the municipality to have access to basic facilities, such as schools, hospitals and markets.
It is directly connected to the efficiency of public and private transport. And it is not an exclusive responsibility of the State, but of the entire population, and it is possible to create private roads and streets with the appropriate authorization. The pavement can be finished in different ways, such as: cement, stones of different types and asphalt, which is the most common and recommended for streets.
CONTEXTUALIZE
Build a street paving machine using pieces from the LEGO® EDUCATION Simple and Motorized Machines 9686 Technology Kit.
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Watch the video and see how the paving machine works:
CONTINUE
Do you do your part to help maintain the smooth functioning of public policies?
Were you able to finish the assembly?
Did you experience difficulty at any stage of construction? Which?