How can young people influence change in their local communities?

Project Description

In this civic action project, students investigate real problems in their school or neighborhood and develop action plans to create meaningful change. Working in teams, they explore local issues, conduct research, communicate their findings, and present their solutions using one of three formats: slide deck, live presentation, or video. This project is aligned with Common Core and NGSS standards, and it includes detailed student rubrics designed to support and improve performance at every stage of the project.

Why Use this Project?

This project empowers students to see themselves as capable changemakers in their own communities. It develops critical 21st-century skills like collaboration, research, communication, and planning, while giving students an authentic purpose for learning. Teachers will appreciate the ready-to-use templates, rubrics, and scaffolding that make facilitation smooth and effective. With strong alignment to standards and an emphasis on student agency, this project turns civic learning into a hands-on, student-led experience that matters.