Laboratories of Democracy Slides
Slides for Lesson 4 exploring the concept of states as "laboratories of democracy," featuring Louis Brandeis's quote, examples of state-led innovation, and the downsides of policy inequality.
Policy Scavenger Hunt Organizer
A research organizer for Lesson 4 where students investigate a specific policy area across three different states and evaluate whether state-level experimentation should lead to national policy.
Policy Laboratories Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for Lesson 4, including research prompts, suggested policy topics for investigation, and context on the "Massachusetts Model" for healthcare.