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Students follow a six step plan to create a civic action project. In this civics lesson, students create their own project based on interest and implement it to improve the school or local community. Goal setting and monitoring are included for students to self-assess. Project samples include creating a school garden and a diversity club.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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