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The members who make up our government work together to keep things safe and take care of our needs. Each person does their part to make sure things run smoothly. How do each of the different pathways in the Government and Public Administration work together to help?

In this activity, you will create a mind map showing the different pathways that can be found in the Government & Public Administration cluster. A mind map is a sketch or diagram that you can design yourself to organize your ideas. It could look like a tree with different branches or a park with different paths! Whatever you decide, you will put each pathway on a different spot on your mind map.

Under each pathway, you will give one example of a job found in each pathway.

Write a short note beside the job, explaining where you might find this person.

List at least one task that they accomplish to keep things running for us.

When you have completed your mind map, take a photo of it and upload to your instructor.

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Creating a mind map for the Government and Public Administration pathways is a great way to visualize how different roles contribute to society. Here’s a simplified guide you can follow to create your mind map:

Central Idea

At the center of your mind map, write “Government & Public Administration”.

Main Pathways and Examples

Then, create branches for the different pathways. Here are some suggested pathways along with example jobs and their descriptions:

  1. Public Administration

    • Job: City Manager
      • Where Found: In a city’s administration office.
      • Task: Overseeing the daily operations of the city to ensure effective public services like waste management and public safety.

  2. Legislative Services

    • Job: Legislative Aide
      • Where Found: In the office of a state or federal legislator.
      • Task: Assisting with research and drafting legislation that addresses community needs.

  3. Public Safety

    • Job: Firefighter
      • Where Found: In fire stations, responding to emergencies.
      • Task: Responding to fires and emergencies to protect the community and save lives.

  4. Judicial Services

    • Job: Court Clerk
      • Where Found: In a courthouse, managing case files and court schedules.
      • Task: Maintaining court records and assisting judges with administrative functions.

  5. Human Services

    • Job: Social Worker
      • Where Found: In community service agencies or hospitals.
      • Task: Providing support and resources to individuals and families in need.

  6. International Relations

    • Job: Diplomat
      • Where Found: In embassies or consulates abroad.
      • Task: Representing and protecting the interests of their home country in foreign nations.

  7. Economic Development

    • Job: Economic Development Specialist
      • Where Found: In government agencies focused on employment and trade.
      • Task: Analyzing economic data to develop strategies that promote local business growth and job creation.

Visual Elements

  • To create your mind map visually attractive, you can use colors for different pathways, add icons or images representing each job, and connect jobs with lines to show their relationship to the central theme.

Finalizing

Once you've drawn out your mind map with all of the information, take a clear photo of your finished work. Make sure all text is legible before uploading it to your instructor!

Feel free to get creative with your mind map, as this activity allows for a lot of personal expression. Good luck!