Assignment: Government Services Scavenger Hunt

📝 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