Civic Action Project

Walk through the project one step at a time. Each step lists the goal and the two or three things to do today. Standards alignment lives in the daily lesson cards.

1. Day 161 · Step 1 of 8

   Step 1 — Understand Civic Action

   Define civic action and recognize that even kids can drive real change.

   • Brainstorm 5 ways people improve their community.
   • Talk with a family member about a change you'd like to see.

   Week 33 lessons Checklist PDF
2. Day 162 · Step 2 of 8

   Step 2 — Pick a Local Issue

   Choose ONE real, local issue you care about and can act on.

   • List 3–5 issues in your neighborhood, school, or town.
   • Circle the one that matters most — and that you can actually help with.

   Checklist PDF
3. Day 163 · Step 3 of 8

   Step 3 — Research the Issue

   Gather facts from at least two credible sources and cite them.

   • Check kid-safe news, library books, or interview a community member.
   • Take notes in the Research Log and write down each source.

   Checklist PDF
4. Day 164 · Step 4 of 8

   Step 4 — Plan Your Action

   Build a small, real plan: what, when, who helps, what you need.

   • Pick one concrete action (letter, cleanup, drive, awareness poster).
   • Fill out the Action Plan template with dates, helpers, and materials.

   Checklist PDF
5. Days 166–167 · Step 5 of 8

   Step 5 — Take Action

   Carry out your plan over two work sessions and document each step.

   • Follow your plan; adjust if something doesn't work.
   • Take photos or keep a written log so you can show what happened.

   Week 34 lessons Checklist PDF
6. Day 168 · Step 6 of 8

   Step 6 — Reflect on the Outcome

   Answer all five reflection questions thoughtfully — even small results matter.

   • Write answers to the 5 reflection prompts in the Reflection Guide.
   • Share what changed (or didn't) with someone you trust.

   Checklist PDF
7. Day 169 · Step 7 of 8

   Step 7 — Build Your Poster

   Create a 6-section poster: Title · Issue · What I Did · Result · What I Learned · What's Next.

   • Sketch the layout in the Poster Guide template first.
   • Add color, big letters, and at least one photo or drawing.

   Checklist PDF
8. Day 170 · Step 8 of 8

   Step 8 — Present & Celebrate

   Share your project in a 5-minute presentation and celebrate the impact.

   • Practice once with a family member before presenting.
   • Use the Presentation Self-Check to be ready.

   Checklist PDF