About This Lesson
Help students think critically about leadership with this customizable civics project.
In this 1– to 2-class period lesson, students brainstorm key leadership qualities, narrow their list down to five categories, and create their own evaluation rubric. After researching a public or historical leader of their choice, students use their rubric to assess the leader’s performance and complete a final report card.
This activity encourages critical thinking, research skills, and civic engagement, allowing students to define their own leadership values.
Lesson Plan and Resources Include:
- Student instructions
- Blank rubric templates
- Sample rubric
- Report card templates
- Teacher lesson plan
