Project Citizen, a program co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Education, is a unique curriculum for upper elementary, middle and high school students, designed to promote responsible participation in local and state government.
Students work together to identify a public policy issue in their community and develop an action plan for local government leaders to use in addressing the issue. The work culminates with a class portfolio that can be part of a state and national showcase. Some truly remarkable projects leading to real change have come from this program.
Project Citizen Showcase at the Capitol
On Thursday, June 3, 2010 5th-8th grade students will convene at the State Capitol to present Project Citizen simulated congressional hearings to a panel of legislators and civic leaders. Students also have an opportunity display their class portfolios in the annual Showcase.
This event is in conjunction with We the People Days at the Capitol which takes place the day before on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.
Click here for more information about We the People & Project Citizen Days at the Capitol.
Classroom Law Project presents a….
Project Citizen Workshop
Standards rich, project based, interdisciplinary
– and FUN – curriculum
Who: Teachers grades 5-12 (all subject areas)
Teacher teams – any combination of social studies, language arts, math, and science – are urged to attend.
What: Project Citizen is an interdisciplinary curriculum for upper elementary, middle and high school students, designed to teach responsible participation in local and state government. Students work cooperatively to identify a public policy problem in their community, evaluate possible solutions, and develop an action plan for local government leaders to use in addressing the problem. The work culminates with a class portfolio and mock hearing.
When: Saturday, February 6, 2010, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Oregon State Bar, Tigard
Why: Project Citizen receives rave reviews from not only teachers, but also parents, administrators, and students. Its interdisciplinary, service learning approach allows for integration in a wide variety of subject areas and engages students with real community problems. Research shows that students who participate in Project Citizen develop a greater understanding of the democratic process and a commitment to active citizenship.
Extras:
- $100 stipend (full-day attendance required)
- Classroom set of Project Citizen textbooks ($150 value)
- $50 travel stipend for teachers traveling 150+ miles round trip (contact CLP if travel requires an overnight stay)
- Professional Development Units (6 hours)
- Lunch
Cost: $20 non-refundable registration fee
Download the flyer to share with your colleagues!
To learn more about the programs for grades 5-12, workshops, showcases, how to get free books, or report your portfolios, contact your district coordinator.