1. Social Studies Action Research Kennedy High School

2. PDSA Cycle Plan – Do – Study – Act (PDSA) Cycle guides the continuous improvement process for the action research team

3. Goal #3Social Studies Develop opportunities for student participation in local government

4. Define the SystemGoal #3 US Government classes can be enhanced by offering real-world, hands-on experience Experience at the local government level eliminates the need for costly travel and lodging during an internship experience

5. Define the SystemGoal #3 An internship experience with our local city government would be meaningful and relevant to life in Cedar Rapids

6. Assess Current SituationGoal #3 With the change of government in Cedar Rapids, the internship program that existed with the previous government has been put on hold. This gives us time to find out more about the program

7. Analyze CausesGoal #3 Students need opportunity to apply US Government course material to real life Since a program exists, it is in our best interest to investigate and pursue it

8. Try Out Improvement Theory Goal #3 Not to this point yet

9. Study the ResultsGoal #3 Not to this point yet

10. Standardize Improvement Not to this point yet.

11. Plan Continuous Improvement Not to this point yet.