Title: Public Services Directory
Course: Civic Action Project (CAP): Connecting Government Concepts to Your Community > Section: Civic Action Project (CAP) - Complete and Submit Assignments Here!

📝 Description

Create a comprehensive guide documenting at least 10 government services available to a specific audience (college students, families, small businesses, seniors, etc.). This activity helps students discover the breadth of government services while creating a useful resource for their community.

Estimated Time: 4-5 hours

Category: Higher Effort Activity

📋 Requirements

- Research minimum 10 different government services
- Include services from federal, state, and local levels
- Provide accurate contact information for each service
- Create user-friendly guide format
- Include eligibility requirements and application processes
- Focus on a specific target audience

✅ Complete/Incomplete Rubric

Student receives full points when ALL criteria below are met:

Scope and Research ✓

- Includes minimum 10 different government services
- Services span multiple levels of government (federal, state, local)
- Focus area clearly identified (students, families, small business, etc.)
- All services relevant to target audience

Information Quality ✓

- Accurate contact information (phone, website, address)
- Eligibility requirements clearly explained
- Application/access process described
- Hours of operation included where relevant
- Cost information provided if applicable

Presentation and Usability ✓

- Well-organized and easy to navigate
- Professional formatting
- Clear categories or sections
- Includes helpful tips for accessing services
- Could actually be used by someone needing these services