1. Civic Action Project: Project Based Learning Gets Students Ready for their future Constitutional Rights Foundation www.crfcap.org Presenters: Gregorio Medina and Laura Wesley Check us out on the web @ www.crfcap.org

2. Constitutional Rights Foundation CRF is a non-profit, non-partisan, national educational organization. For over 50 years we’ve provided programs, training, and materials supporting teachers and students in the fields of civic and law- related education. Check us out on the web @ www.crf-usa.org

3. Objectives  Discuss Project Based Learning and Common Core-aligned approaches to teaching government.  Explain how CAP engages students with examination of public policy and active problem solving.  Introduce CAP as a free online resource to engage students in critical thinking, discussion, and enhanced rigor in reading and writing.  Review and debrief examples of student work for PBL outcomes. www.crfcap.org

4. POLL

5. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from details to an understanding of the text as a whole. Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Common Core Connections

6. www.crfcap.org Essentials for In-Depth Project Based Learning 1. Key Knowledge, Understanding, and Success Skills 2. Challenging Problem or Question 3. Sustained Inquiry 4. Authenticity 5. Student Voice & Choice 6. Reflection 7. Critique & Revision 8. Public Product www.bie.org/about/what_is_pbl Buck Institute of Education

7. Student Product

8. www.crfcap.org What is Civic Action Project? A Free Web-based Practicum for Teaching U.S. Government Five Core Lessons Additional classroom lessons provide additional content and skill-sets. Standards-Based CAP lessons are aligned with state government and common core standards. Student-Directed Students choose a policy- related issue or problem to address and do everything they can to make an impact. Web-Based The CAP website provides instruction and resources to support classroom implementation and student civic actions.

9. www.crfcap.org CAP Planners: Roadmap for Civic Actions Project Proposal  Students describe problem or issue.  Policy implications  Share ideas for initial civic actions. Thinking it Through  Encourages deeper analysis of problem or issue.  Provides students with opportunity to shift focus based on results of their initial civic action(s).  Provides teachers with an opportunity to review student progress and provide feedback. Civic Actions 1–5  Students document and report on their previous civic action(s) and propose their next.  Deeper understanding of policy connections.  Provides teachers with the opportunity to assess connections students are making between CAP process and their government course. CAP Report  Students evaluate and reflect on their CAP experience.  Opportunity for teachers to assess what students have learned and the skills they have gained as a result of their civic actions.

10. Student Products Essays PowerPoint Multimedia ( websites, PSA, Video documentaries, etc.) National CAPFolio Contest Presentations Classroom School-wide presentations Community presentations Results in a publicly presented product or performance

11.  Toolkit  Connect Discuss Publish Share  Contests  CAP Youth Board Website Features @ www.crfcap.org

12. I learned that some things may not work in your favor, but if you persevere you will get results. I also improved my business letter and e-mail skills. I also learned who I can contact for assistance on certain policy matters. I learned more on how to be an active member of my community. Arely CAP Student

13. How does CAP help students get ready for their future?

14. www.crfcap.org Next Steps: Implementation Stipends Civic Action Project Survey Questions?

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16. THANKS! For support and information visit us @ www.crfcap.org or contact gregorio@crf-usa.org laura@crf-usa.org