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TABLE OF CONTENTS
democratic
engagement
environment &
sustainability
community
well-being
06
16
23
ARTS &
CULTURE
SOCIAL
INNOVATION
PROPOSE
YOUR OWN
30
35
38
DEMOCRATIC
ENGAGEMENT
democratic
engagement
1
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Register to vote or
show proof that
your registration is
up to date
Photo of Voter Registration Card or screenshot of Board of
Elections online registration check.
Note: Blur out or cover information (other than your name) in
your submission
REFLECTION
Reflect on the voter registration process. Was it smooth and
easy or difficult and confusing? Was it fast or tedious? How
might this process affect a person’s willingness to vote? Is
there anything you would change about the process? Why is
it important to vote?
POINTS
RESOURCE
5
2
www.mdc.edu/VOTE
Help someone
register to vote
5
3
X2=10 points possible
Find the sample
ballot for an
upcoming local
or state election
POINTS
5
DOCUMENTATION
Photo with each person you helped register.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the process of helping somebody register to vote.
If someone were to ask you, “how do I register to vote?” what
would you tell them? How might the voter registration process
affect a person’s willingness and likelihood to vote?
POINTS
PREPARING YOU TO TAKE AN ACTIVE
ROLE IN POLITICAL PROCESSES.
DOCUMENTATION
RESOURCE
www.mdc.edu/VOTE
DOCUMENTATION
Download or print out from Board of Elections website.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the items on your sample ballot. What items make
sense to you? What items confuse you? What resources are
available to help you decode and make sense of the ballot
items you do not understand? How will you make sure you are
informed before you cast your vote in this election?
RESOURCE
Miami Dade Sample Ballots
7
DEMOCRATIC
ENGAGEMENT
4
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Create a voting
plan for an
upcoming election
8
DOCUMENTATION
Summarize (~200-400 words) how, where, and when you will
vote for an upcoming election
REFLECTION
DEMOCRATIC
ENGAGEMENT
7
Reflect on the voting plan you created. Why did you choose this
method (mail-in, early, or election day) over the other options?
Explain why you would, or would not, recommend creating
voting plan.
POINTS
5
5
5 points per election
X3=15 points possible
(1.5 hrs. minimum)
Reflect on the event. What did you learn? What topics of interest
were covered? What did you observe on social dynamics,
the process of decision-making, or the debate? What is your
perspective on the topics discussed?
5
6
Watch/Listen: Screenshot of meeting while live, or provide the
link accessed for the live recording
Attend: Take a photo of yourself at meeting
DOCUMENTATION
Name and citation of websites/articles used plus research
(~300-500 words total) of two of your local elected officials’
roles, length of their terms, and two issues that each official
supports.
REFLECTION
Reflect on your findings. Do you agree or disagree with the local
elected officials on the issues they support?
Were any issues ignored?
10
8
REFLECTION
Watch/Listen/Attend:
Call two of your
elected officials
from #DE-6
about an issue of
concern
POINTS
5
DOCUMENTATION
Phone number of officials called, date & time of phone call,
name and role of person spoken to, and description (~100
words) of what you said.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the process of contacting your elected officials. Was
it easier or harder, simpler or more complicated than what you
expected? Why is it important to make your perspective on an
issue known to your elected official?
RESOURCE
X2=10 points possible
Contacting Elected Officials
Watch/Listen: 5 points
X2=10 points possible to watch/listen
Attend: 10 points
X2=20 points possible to attend in person
Know your elected
officials at city,
county, state, and
federal level
DOCUMENTATION
POINTS
RESOURCES
5
9
EngageMiami.Vote
DOCUMENTATION
POINTS
research two of
your current
elected officials
from #de-6
POINTS
RESOURCE
Attend, watch, or
listen to a live
candidate debate,
legislative session,
or citizen address
Examples: Local, state, or Presidential candidate debates,
Florida House of Reps hearing, Congressional session, State
of the Union Address, etc.
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Provide a list of all of your elected officials at the city, county,
state, and federal level, and the office they each hold.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the names, photos, and backgrounds of your
elected officials. Do you get a sense that these individuals
are representative of you and your community? Why or why
not? Why is it important to be aware of who our local elected
officials are?
WhoAreMyRepresentatives.org
Elected Officials Worksheet
9
Email one of your
elected officials
from #DE-6 about
an issue of
concern, in your
own words
DOCUMENTATION
POINTS
RESOURCE
10
Copy of email (~300-500 words) about an issue of concern
in your own words, plus a screenshot of the sent email that
includes original timestamp.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the process of contacting your elected official via
email. Was it easier or harder, simpler or more complicated than
what you expected? How do you feel your email was handled?
Why do you think it is important to make your perspective on
this issue known to your elected official?
Contacting Elected Officials
DEMOCRATIC
ENGAGEMENT
10
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Report issue
or concern
in community
to proper
governmental
authority
Examples: potholes, streetlights, illegal trash dumping,
unsafe intersection, etc.
POINTS
5
11
X2=10 points possible
Research the most
recent proposed
or finalized
budget from your
city or county
POINTS
(1.5 hr. min.)
Examples: Neighborhood associations, budget forums, town
halls, commission meetings, School Board meetings, etc.
5
Reported via portal or email: Photo of the issue you reported
and copy of sent submission
Reported via phone call: Photo of the issue you reported and
phone number of the authority called, date & time of phone call,
name and role of person spoken to.
13
REFLECTION
Reflect on the process of reporting an issue or concern. What
was the issue? Who did you report it to? Has any action been
taken yet and if so, what?
REFLECTION
Reflect on the budget and whether it considers the best interest
of the community at large. Does it reflect your own sense of
community needs? What changes, if any, would you like to see?
How will you make your voice heard? Is the budget easy to find
and understand?
Watch/Listen: 5 points
X2=10 points possible
Attend: 10 points
X2=20 points possible to attend in person
DOCUMENTATION
Watch/Listen: Screenshot of meeting while live, or provide the
link accessed for the live recording.
Serve as a Miami
Dade County
Department of
Elections Poll
Worker
POINTS
REFLECTION
Watch/Listen: Reflect on what you learned. What topics or
issues addressed most interested you? Why? What did you
notice about the way individuals and groups interacted with
each other? What did you notice about the decision-making
process on the topics discussed?
(1 hr. minimum)
Examples: National Voter Registration Day, Get Out the Vote,
Women and the Vote, etc.
Note: Contact your iCED office for suggestions MDC.edu/iCED
5
REFLECTION
Reflect on the process of preparing a speech and the
experience of presenting it to public officials. What item
did you comment on? What was it like to be able to speak
directly to your neighbors and/or elected officials and/or other
stakeholders in these decision-making processes?
DOCUMENTATION
Submit proof of training and attendance, such as orientation
paperwork and a photo of yourself at polling station (be sure to
ask supervisor for where it is acceptable to take a photo)
REFLECTION
Reflect on this role. What was the process of signing up and
being trained to serve? Why did you decide to serve as a poll
worker? What did you learn during your experience? Why are
poll workers significant to upholding a democracy?
Become a Poll Worker
Attend/participate in a
workshop, training or
informational event
relating to democratic
engagement
POINTS
Photo of yourself, recording of yourself, or link to public record
video with time of your speaking, and copy of speech (~200400 words)
RESOURCE
20
15
DOCUMENTATION
How to Prepare & Make a Public Comment
15
14
11
RESOURCE
POINTS
City of Miami
Copy of research (~300-500 words plus citations) describing
what the budget covers, when the next budget hearing is, and
what the budget approval process is like.
Present a prepared
speech at a
community, city,
county, or state
meeting.
Examples: Neighborhood associations, budget forums, town
halls, commission meetings, School Board meetings, etc.
RESOURCE
DOCUMENTATION
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Miami-Dade County
Attend, watch, or
listen to a live
community, city,
county, or state.
meeting
POINTS
DOCUMENTATION
DEMOCRATIC
ENGAGEMENT
RESOURCE
10
12
10
Attend remotely: 5 points
X2=10 points possible
Attend: 10 points
X2=20 points possible to attend in person
DOCUMENTATION
Photo of yourself at event and/or receipt of admission with
date, description of event (~100 words), and your role, if
participating.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the workshop, training, or event topic. What did you
learn? How did it help you prepare to be active in political
processes? Would you recommend it to a friend?
Why or why not?
DEMOCRATIC
ENGAGEMENT
16
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Sign at least
5 political,
environmental,
or social-issue
petitions relating
to causes you
support
DOCUMENTATION
Note: Petitions may be signed over the course of one
semester (~4 months)
DoSomething.org
12
Screenshot or photo of petitions signed.
REFLECTION
DEMOCRATIC
ENGAGEMENT
19
Reflect on each petition. Why did you choose it? How and where
did you learn about and access this petition? What are your
thoughts on petitions as a way to make positive changes in our
communities?
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Participate in an
organized political
debate
DOCUMENTATION
With someone with whom you disagree on a political, environmental,
or social issue.
Reflect on the challenges and outcomes of this experience.
What did you realize is the difference between debate and
dialogue? What did you learn in preparation for your debate?
What did you learn or realize during your debate? What is the
role of debates in a democracy?
Debate: a formal argument of opposing ideas on a subject
With a public audience, usually with a selected judge.
RESOURCES
Examples: political science club, debate club, part of a course, etc.
Change.org
13
Copy of debate notes and photo or recording of your
participation
REFLECTION
RESOURCE
POINTS
Essential Partners: Debate and Dialogue Table (page 1)
10
POINTS
5
17
Serve with a local
or state political
campaign
(3 hr. minimum)
Note: Does not qualify for service hours with iCED.
See #CW-5.
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation from service supervisor, such as a letter
confirming service, a certificate of hours completed, or other
evidence of service signed by a supervisor at service site.
20
REFLECTION
Reflect on the campaign you chose, why it resonated with you,
and what your experience serving with a political campaign
taught you about democratic processes.
Attend a
protest, rally,
or demonstration
with positive
signage
*positive signage: hand-made sign supporting the issue
and/or promoting hope or change.
POINTS
5
DOCUMENTATION
Photo of yourself in attendance as well as any signs you chose
to create or hold up.
REFLECTION
Reflect on your experience and role in attending. What issue did
it center on? Why do you support this cause? What are some
of your observations of the protest, rally, or demonstration
you participated in? Why is the right to assemble and protest
important in a democracy?
POINTS
10
18
Join a local
or state voter
engagement
organization or
political party and
attend at least 2
meetings
Examples: Young People’s Policy Priorities, Turning Point
USA, League of Women Voters, League of Conservation
Voters, local/state political party, etc.
POINTS
15
DOCUMENTATION
Evidence of joining voter/political engagement organization
(official letter or email, membership card, etc.), photo of
yourself at each meeting and/or receipt of attendance with
date, and description of each meeting/event (~100 words)
REFLECTION
Reflect on why you chose this organization, what issues were
discussed at each meeting, and what you learned from each
attendance.
Extended reflection required: minimum reflection requirements
must be met for each attendance.
21
Write an op-ed or
letter to the
editor on a topic
of local or
societal
importance
Bonus: Additional 10 points if it is published.
POINTS
15
15 points for attending 2 meetings.
Written and sent: 5 points
Published: 10 points
DOCUMENTATION
Copy of letter (~300-500 words) and a screenshot of
submission page (if submitted on a website) or screenshot of
sent email message (if emailed to an editor)
REFLECTION
Reflect on the process of getting in touch with a media
organization. What is the public’s responsibility to engage
with the media?
RESOURCE
Op-ed vs Letter to the Editor
DEMOCRATIC
ENGAGEMENT
22
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Read two news
articles from a
reputable local
or state news
source on the
same subject
14
DOCUMENTATION
Summary (~200-400 words total) of both articles, and name
and citation of each article read
REFLECTION
DEMOCRATIC
ENGAGEMENT
25
Reflect on your personal connection to the issue and how the
issue relates to your role as a resident in a democracy.
of at least 2 pages (~1,000 words) each
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Review the SIFT
method and verify
a news story that
has been shared on
social media
23
Summary (~200-400 words) of the SIFT method, the news story
that was verified, whether it was true or false, and link/citation
to the social media post.
REFLECTION
Reflect on what was learned from using the SIFT method for
verifying news. Describe the implications of sharing unverified
information on social media. Will this change how you consume
and share media? How?
SIFT Method
10
SIFT Through Misinformation
POINTS
5
DOCUMENTATION
RESOURCE
POINTS
Note: Subject of articles should be at the intersection
of political, environmental, or social issues.
15
5 points per two articles
X2=10 points possible
Summarize media
fact-checking
after reading about the process from PolitiFact.com and
FactCheck.org
POINTS
DOCUMENTATION
26
Summary (~200-400 words total) of how both organizations
check facts and description of “fact-checking” in your own
words.
Read and
summarize a
United States
founding
document
REFLECTION
Reflect on what was learned about the process of factchecking. How will this help you stay informed when consuming
media in the future?
5
DOCUMENTATION
Summary (~200-400 words) of the document read and citation.
Link to where the full text of the document was accessed
digitally, or photo if you have a hard copy.
REFLECTION
Reflect on a founding document and the era in which it was
written. What did freedom mean during this time, and who was
free? How were those freedoms expanded to more people
over the years? How does this document influence your life
today?
RESOURCES
Preamble to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
POINTS
5
24
Summarize two
fact-checked
claims made by
local, state, or
federal officials
POINTS
5
5 points per two claims
X2=10 points possible
DOCUMENTATION
Summary of the claims that were fact-checked (~200 words per
fact, ~400 words total) including who made them, when, and to
whom.
REFLECTION
27
X2=10 points possible
Take practice
Citizenship Exam
with passing score
Reflect on the importance and impact of local, state, and federal
officials sharing correct information to the public.
RESOURCES
POINTS
PolitiFact.com
5
FactCheck.org
Declaration of Independence
Essay from the Federalist Papers
DOCUMENTATION
Screenshot of your score (appears once you finish the 20
questions) showing 80% or higher.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the questions from the practice test. What are your
thoughts on the topics naturalized citizens are required to
learn about? Did any question or topic surprise you? Are any
questions or topics missing? Do you agree or disagree with the
concept of a citizenship exam?
RESOURCE
USCIS: Civics Practice Test
ENVIRONMENT &
SUSTAINABILITY
ENVIRONMENT&
SUSTAINABILITY
1
Know the native
plants of your
community
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
17
DOCUMENTATION
Provide list of 10 diverse native plants (including flowers,
shrubs, trees, vines, grasses, and/or food plants) and citation of
sources.
REFLECTION
Reflect on your experience and familiarity with native plants
in your community. Which native or invasive plants to you
encounter most often? What are some potential reasons for
this?
RESOURCES
POINTS
5
2
Plant a South
Florida native
species and
maintain it for
3 months
Examples: Native flowers, shrubs, trees, vines, grasses, and/
or food plants.
POINTS
20
Florida-friendly Plant Database
Florida’s Wild Edible Plants
DOCUMENTATION
Before photo of the space planted and weekly photo of the
plant’s progress.
REFLECTION
Reflect on your experience having to maintain native plant
life. Why was this plant chosen? What are this native plant’s
needs to thrive (water, food, soil, light, etc.)? What special role
does this plant play in its natural ecosystem? Were there any
challenges?
Extended reflection required: minimum reflection requirements
must be met 1x a week throughout experience.
RESOURCES
Florida-friendly Plant Database
Florida’s Wild Edible Plants
3
Attend a
farmer’s
market
DOCUMENTATION
and try local and/or seasonal foods
and products (1 hr. minimum)
Reflect on your observations during your visit to the farmer’s
market. How did the options compare to your usual grocery
store? How do the prices compare? Why would someone
choose to go to a farmer’s market instead of a traditional
grocery store?
POINTS
10
Discovering your role within
the story of Earth.
Name and location of farmer’s market, date attended, and photo
of yourself attending.
REFLECTION
RESOURCE
South Florida Farmer’s Markets
ENVIRONMENT &
SUSTAINABILITY
4
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Review the 17
United Nations
Sustainable
Development Goals
and watch ‘We the
People’ For the
Global Goals”
DOCUMENTATION
POINTS
‘We the People’ for Global Goals video
18
Summary (~200-400 words) of the UN SDGs (Sustainable
Development Goals) and name and citation of UN SDG website
used.
ENVIRONMENT &
SUSTAINABILITY
7
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Calculate your
slavery footprint
Note: This site works best on a desktop or laptop computer.
REFLECTION
Reflect on which two UN SDGs interest you most. Which two
goals most interest you? Why do you feel those two goals are
most relevant to you and your community?
POINTS
RESOURCES
5
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
19
DOCUMENTATION
Screenshot of slavery footprint results.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the factors that contribute to your slavery footprint.
Were you surprised by the impact your consumption has on
others? Why is it important for people to reflect on their slavery
footprint? If more people understood their slavery footprint,
what could change? What will you do differently as a result of
this action?
RESOURCE
Slavery Footprint Calculator
5
5
Complete the
UN Sustainable
Communities
Checklist
POINTS
5
DOCUMENTATION
Screenshot of completed checklist. Name/citation of sources
used for information to complete checklist.
REFLECTION
8
Calculate your
carbon footprint
RESOURCE
RESOURCES
UN Sustainable Communities Checklist
DOCUMENTATION
Note: Article at the end of the quiz.
Miami Water Keepers Quiz
5
REFLECTION
Reflect on the factors that contribute to your carbon footprint.
Were you surprised by some of the activities that had larger
or smaller impacts than expected? What was your reaction to
learning your carbon footprint? If more people understood their
carbon footprint, do you think anything would change?
Complete the Miami
Water Keepers quiz
& read the
included article
‘Best Management
Practices’
POINTS
Screenshot of carbon footprint results
Reflect on the sustainability of your community. Answer the
three reflection questions from the bottom of checklist. What
do you think the checklist leaves out, should include, or could
clarify?
POINTS
5
6
DOCUMENTATION
Screenshot of quiz results
REFLECTION
Reflect on your relationship to water. What are best practices
for managing your water usage? How do you plan to improve on
your water usage? How can residents improve the water quality
of where they live?
RESOURCE
9
Research two
contributors to a
carbon footprint
from #ES-8
Examples: Food production/consumption, energy consumption,
plastic or electronics production and waste, water
consumption and waste, transportation, etc.
POINTS
10
EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator
Nature Conservancy Carbon
Footprint Calculator
DOCUMENTATION
Name and citation of websites/articles used plus research
(~300-500 words total) on two contributors to a carbon
footprint.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the role of these carbon contributors in your own
life. What would it take for you to substantially reduce them
or eliminate them from your life? What would be the impact if
everybody substantially reduced or eliminated these carbon
contributors? Is that feasible? Why or why not?
ENVIRONMENT &
SUSTAINABILITY
10
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Watch two videos
from “The Story
of Stuff” series by
Annie Leonard
POINTS
5
11
20
DOCUMENTATION
Description (~100 words) of each video’s content and name
and citation of each video watched.
REFLECTION
ENVIRONMENT &
SUSTAINABILITY
13
Reflect on the topic addressed. How does consumption relate
to your role as a global citizen? What changes are you inspired
to make after watching the Story of Stuff Videos? Why?
RESOURCE
5 points for each two videos watched
X3=15 points possible
Clean up
trash in your
neighborhood, at
a public park, or
near the water
Story of Stuff videos
DOCUMENTATION
Before and after photos of the area and trash collected.
REFLECTION
14
Reflect on the trash collected during this activity. What items
did you most collect? Who or what do you believe is most
responsible for trash in public places? What solutions do you
propose to reduce trash in public spaces?
(1.5 hrs. minimum)
Note: Does not qualify for service hours with iCED. Refer to
CW-6 for service hours with iCED.
Properly dispose
of household
chemicals,
hazardous waste,
and/or cleaning
supplies
DOCUMENTATION
after reading about hazardous waste.
RESOURCE
POINTS
EPA Household Hazardous Waste Information
10
Miami-Dade County Chemical Collection Centers
Eliminate
consumption of
meat, fish, & animal
byproducts (like
eggs, milk, cheese)
for 7 continuous
days
POINTS
POINTS
10
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
21
Name and location of organization you recycled with. Photo
of items at disposal site and/or receipt from organization, and
name and citation of websites/articles read.
REFLECTION
Reflect on your experience properly disposing of these items.
Have you properly disposed of them in the past? Why or why
not? What are the impacts of household waste and cleaning
supply runoff on the environment and humans?
DOCUMENTATION
Submission of 7-day food diary, photos of plant-based meals,
and links to plant-based recipes used, if applicable.
REFLECTION
Reflect on your experience changing your eating habits. What
came easy to you? What was challenging? Did you learn
anything about yourself that surprised you? What are the
impacts of animal product consumption on the environment
and humans? How are the animals themselves treated?
RESOURCE
WikiHow: How to Keep a Food Diary
15
DOCUMENTATION
12
Properly recycle
household electronics,
computer and printer
accessories, and/or
batteries
after reading about e-waste.
DOCUMENTATION
Name and location of organization you recycled with. Photo of
items at donation site and/or receipt from organization, and
name and citation of websites/articles read.
REFLECTION
Reflect on your experience recycling these items. Have you
recycled them in the past? Why or why not? What are the impacts of electronic waste and batteries on the environment and
humans?
RESOURCE
POINTS
10
PBS: Where does America’s e-waste end up?
GPS tracker tells all
Miami-Dade County Chemical Collection Centers
15
Reduce your home
energy use for 30
continuous days
and by a minimum 10% decrease from the same month
of the previous year.
Example: Reduce energy use from July 1 – 31, 2020 resulting in
a 10% decrease from your July 2019 bill.
POINTS
15
Screenshots or photos of your prior and current year energy
bills for the same month reflecting a reduction of energy use by
a minimum of 10%
Example: screenshot of your July 2019 and July 2020 energy
bills reflecting at least a 10% decrease. Note: Blur out or cover
confidential account information in your submission
REFLECTION
Reflect on the specific changes you made to reduce your home
energy use. How did these changes affect your daily household
life? Any surprises or recommendations that other people could
easily incorporate? Extended reflection required: minimum
reflection requirements must be met 2x a week throughout
experience
RESOURCE
FPL: Top Energy Saving Tips
ENVIRONMENT &
SUSTAINABILITY
16
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Eliminate
consumption of
single-use plastic
(water bottles,
bags, straws,
utensils, etc.) for 7
continuous days
POINTS
Submission of a 7-day diary describing the single-use plastic
products eliminated, and list and/or photos of substitutions
used.
REFLECTION
Reflect on your experience changing your consumption habits.
Were you surprised by how many items in your daily life are
made from single-use plastic? What steps will you take to
ensure continued use of reusable items? What are the impacts
of single-use plastic on the environment and on humans?
Reduce your
transportation
footprint for 7
continuous days
*public transit: bus, train, trolley, etc. No ridesharing
such as Uber/Lyft, no carpooling, or any other car
use **self-powered transportation: walking, bicycling,
skating, etc.
POINTS
Extended reflection required: minimum reflection requirements
must be met 3x a week throughout experience.
DOCUMENTATION
Dates public transit was used and daily photos of yourself using
public transit or daily receipts from transit company; dates selfpowered transportation was used and daily photos of yourself
using those methods.
REFLECTION
Reflect on your experience reducing your transportation
footprint. Were all the places you normally visit accessible?
How does the built infrastructure in your city or county support
or hinder public transit use? How does the landscape in your
community affect the safe mobility of non-drivers? What are
the impacts of private vehicles on the environment? Extended
reflection required: minimum reflection requirements must be
met 3x a week throughout experience.
RESOURCE
15
C2ES: Reducing Your Transportation Footprint
Attend/participate in MDC
or community-led
workshop, training or
informational event
relating to environment
and sustainability
(1 hr. minimum)
Note: Contact your Earth Ethics Institute (EEI) office
for details.
DOCUMENTATION
Photo of yourself at event, receipt of admission with date,
brief description of event (~100 words), and your role, if
participating.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the workshop, training, or event topic. What did you
learn? How did it help you understand your role in the story
of Earth? What actions are you inspired to take because of
attending or participating?
Examples: 1000 Eyes on the Water, EEI-sponsored
events, etc.
RESOURCE
POINTS
Contact your Earth Ethics Institute (EEI) office for details
5
COMMUNITY
WELL-BEING
EPA: Ten Ways to Unpackage Your Life
by relying exclusively on public transit* and/or selfpowered transportation**
18
DOCUMENTATION
RESOURCE
15
17
22
Attend remotely: 5 points
X2=10 points possible
Attend: 10 points
X2=20 points possible to attend in person
Contributing to the positive or healthy
development of members of your
community.
COMMUNITY
WELL-BEING
1
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
Complete a
Significant Act of
Kindness that can
be documented in a
photo or recording
24
DOCUMENTATION
Photo or recording of the act of kindness and summary (~200400 words) of the act of kindness that was completed.
REFLECTION
COMMUNITY
WELL-BEING
4
5
Reflect on significant acts of kindness. Why did you choose
this action and the person who received it? How did it feel to
complete this act? What makes an act of kindness significant?
Note: Fundraiser must engage multiple donors
(minimum of 5), and funds may not be raised
exclusively from a single donor or exclusively from
your family, friends, or club.
2
Positive Psychology: Random Acts of Kindness
valuing at least $5.
DOCUMENTATION
Photo of yourself with food donations and receipt from pantry
or food bank.
REFLECTION
5
3
*In kind: non-monetary donations like clothing,
furniture, household goods, etc.
Photo or recording of you raising funds, the date(s), time(s), and
location(s) of fundraiser, and documentation (receipt) that the
funds were delivered to the organization.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the process of fundraising. Why was this
organization chosen to receive funds? What impact does this
organization have on positive or healthy development in your
community? What challenges or successes did you experience
while leading a fundraising event or campaign?
(5 hr. minimum)
POINTS
2.5
Photo of yourself with in-kind donations and receipt from
nonprofit or organization.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the experience of in-kind donating. How did it feel to
donate your personal items? Where would your personal items
have ended up if they were not donated? What impact can inkind donations have on the positive or healthy development of
your community, or on the environment?
Documentation from service supervisor such as signed service-learning or volunteer hour log, letter from nonprofit agency,
etc.
Note: Service must meet iCED’s Standards for Service. Submit
service hours to iCED.
Reflect on your service. Which organization did you serve with
and why? What activities did you participate in and what did
you learn during your experience? Did anything surprise or disappoint you?
RESOURCE
DOCUMENTATION
DOCUMENTATION
REFLECTION
X2=10 points possible
valuing at least $5.
Serve with a local
or state nonprofit
Note: Service required for student club is acceptable.
Reflect on the experience of donating food. How did it feel to
donate to a food pantry? Why are food donations needed in
your community? What impact does food insecurity have on
the positive or healthy development of your community?
POINTS
Donate in kind* to
a local or state
nonprofit or
organization
DOCUMENTATION
15
MDC: Food Pantries
5
25
POINTS
X3=15 points possible
Donate nonperishable food
to the MDC Food
Pantry for
Students or local
foodbank
Fundraise over
$50 for a nonprofit
organization
through a single event or ongoing campaign.
RESOURCE
POINTS
T H E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C I V I C AC T I O N S C O R E CA R D
6
2.5 points per every 5 hours, up to 15 points
(round points to next whole number)
Serve in a national
or international
day of service
Examples: MLK Day of Service, 9/11 Day of Service and
Remembrance, Global Youth Service Day, etc.
Note: Cannot be completed in conjunction with serving
a ocal or state nonprofit (#CW-6)
POINTS
POINTS
5
2.5
2.5 points per every 5 hours, up to 15 points
(round points to next whole number)
Extended reflection required: minimum reflection requirements
must be met for every 5 hours served
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation from service supervisor such as signed service-learning or volunteer hour log, letter from nonprofit agency,
etc.
Note: Service must meet iCED’s Standards for Service. Submit
service hours to iCED.
REFLECTION
Reflect on your participation on this day of service. What is
the history of the day? What organization did you serve with,
and how is it related to this day of service? What did you l
