Throughout the Process, youth develop and practice the civic skills they need to participate in a more democratic and just society when they ask questions, conduct research, communicate with stakeholders, and offer evidence-based solutions to local issues.
The following tools will help students to:
- Develop questions and plan inquiries
- Apply disciplinary concepts and tools
- Evaluate sources and use evidence
- Communicate conclusions and take informed action
Earth Force Definition of Civic Action Project
Civic Skills and Engagement Tools:
Earth Force TIPS Cards
Step 3 Resources- Policies & Practices
Finding Government and Policy Information
Civic Engagement & Action-Civics Research:
Action Civics in the Classroom
Cultivating Participatory Habits and Civic Responsibility
Action Civic Literature Review
Civic Education and Learning Democracy
Core Principles for Engaging Young People in Community Change
Core Competencies in Civic Engagement
Our Friends in Civic Engagement: