Community Action Projects
Inquiry-based project learning that leads to relevant, real change in students’ communities is what CAPs is all about!
Community Action Projects (Project Citizen) is an inquiry-based student action program that can be adapted to suit the needs of your classroom. Every year thousands of students around the country research and collaborate together to develop new policies around issues that are important to them in their communities. Using proven student engagement methods, Community Action Projects (Project Citizen) can transform civic engagement for all types of learners.
Check out the 2024 Community Action Projects
Oregon State Showcase here!
Change your community.
Change your world!
Check out our full resources for elementary, middle, and high schools for how to implement CAPs in your classroom. The Handbooks include materials, handouts, and lessons plans.
- CAPs Handbook: Independent Learning
- CAPs Handbook: Scaffolded Learning
- Example Elementary CAPs portfolio
CAPS Step by Step
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