Civic Action Capstone

Nonpartisan Civic Action Capstone

Select a public problem that can be investigated with evidence and addressed through lawful, respectful civic participation.

1. Compelling question: Define the problem precisely.
2. Historical context: Explain how the issue developed.
3. Geography: Map who and what is affected.
4. Authority: Identify the government agency, institution, or decision-maker with jurisdiction.
5. Stakeholders: Include directly affected groups and competing interests.
6. Evidence: Use public data, primary records, credible research, and transparent interviews.
7. Options: Compare at least three approaches, including costs, benefits, risks, and unintended consequences.
8. Recommendation: Choose a feasible option and define measures of success.
9. Action: Present, write, attend, comment, volunteer, petition, or communicate through a lawful channel.
10. Reflection: Explain what changed in your understanding.

Project planning table

Students are evaluated on research quality, reasoning, feasibility, communication, and civic responsibility—not on adopting a teacher’s political position.