It is a collection of activities to be used as a resource by teachers through which they can guide students toward internalization of citizenship behaviors. Activities can be readily integrated into other curricular areas. It molds to the differing needs of groups. The content of lessons will reflect individual needs of the class. Ownership enhances students enjoyment and the internalization of those citizenship behaviors.
Students own the action plan, it is what they have chosen.
The teacher is the facilitator in the action plan. The student self-assessment and reflection component is the final step in mastering citizenship skills. One sixth-grade class thought that the playground situation was an example of injustice in their lives. The younger students were allowed to use the play structures three days each week, while the older grades had two days. The class decided to petition to alternate Fridays between the age groups.