Quick Engagement Activities
Personal Impact Reflection (5 points each, max 25 points)
COMPLETE - Student receives full 5 points when ALL criteria are met:
Written Reflection (150 words minimum)
- ✓ Meets word count requirement
- ✓ Identifies specific government policy, agency, or decision
- ✓ Explains concrete impact on student's life
- ✓ Evaluates whether impact is positive, negative, or mixed
- ✓ Shows clear connection to weekly course topic
Visual Evidence
- ✓ Photo represents the government impact described
- ✓ Image is original (taken by student)
- ✓ Clear connection between photo and written reflection
Course Connection
- ✓ References specific course concepts or readings
- ✓ Goes beyond surface-level observation to show understanding
60-Second Government Impact (8 points each, max 32 points)
COMPLETE - Student receives full 8 points when ALL criteria are met:
Video Requirements
- ✓ Video is approximately 60 seconds (55-65 seconds acceptable)
- ✓ Student clearly explains one government impact from their week
- ✓ Audio is clear and understandable
- ✓ Visual evidence included in video
Content Quality
- ✓ Specific government impact identified (not vague or general)
- ✓ Connection to course concept clearly stated
- ✓ Shows understanding of government's role in the situation
- ✓ Demonstrates personal engagement with the topic
Creativity and Presentation
- ✓ Format is engaging (can be documentary style, interview, demonstration, etc.)
- ✓ Student appears confident and knowledgeable
- ✓ Video flows logically and makes its point effectively
Course Connection Documentation
- ✓ Brief written explanation (2-3 sentences) identifies which course concept was referenced
- ✓ Shows understanding of the concept beyond basic definition