You and your classmates represent the task force and your teacher represents the County Commissioners. There are five different roles or viewpoints on the task force and each has a clear position on the development project at the outset.

The class is divided into five groups and each takes on one role. To be an effective task force member, you and your role mates must learn as much as possible about the background of your position so that you can explain and defend your views to the others. You do this by:

• conducting research as a group
• completing portfolio assignments as individuals
• preparing and delivering a presentation to the entire task force as a group