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

📝 Description

Over a 2-week period, document 5 different government services or regulations you encounter in daily life. This activity helps students recognize the pervasive presence of government even when it's invisible.

Estimated Time: 2-3 hours total

Category: Medium Effort Activity

📋 Requirements

- Document exactly 5 government services
- Take photos of each interaction
- Occur over minimum 2-week period
- Write 250-word reflection
- Identify government level for each

✅ Complete/Incomplete Rubric

Student receives full points when ALL criteria below are met:

Documentation Requirements ✓

- Exactly 5 different services documented
- Photo provided for each interaction
- Interactions occurred over minimum 2-week period
- Services represent diverse government functions

Analysis for Each Service ✓

- Correctly identifies which level of government is responsible
- Explains how the service is funded (if determinable)
- Describes impact on community
- Shows understanding of service's role in daily life

Reflection Component (250 words) ✓

- Meets word count requirement
- Discusses overall impact of government services
- Shows surprise/new awareness
- Makes connections to course concepts about federalism