Take Action Project evaluation guide

PROJECT QUALITY CHECK

• Does this go beyond a community service to Take Action Project level?
• Did they use smart planning to set measurable goals?
• Effectiveness - Does the project bridge the gap between the root cause and their intended solution?
• Is it age appropriate for their intended target audience?
• Is their project feasible?​ 

​RESEARCH, EXPERTISE & SKILLS

• ​​ Did they do enough research to become knowledgeable about their issue?
•  Did they consult with experts/agencies already working with their issue?
• Use badges to build skills – public speaking, web design, etc.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Do the girls seem excited by this project?  If not, have a discussion about changing directions
• Need to start over or change directions? Utilize the book & the planning tools on my website.
• Busy schedules - Make sure the girls have a good plan to work on projects remotely - do research online, post info into Google docs, share resources.
  Mixed troop groups – make sure other adults agree then share adult contact information.
• Never finish? Only required if they want to do the Highest Award.  It is a good test of their commitment.  The Higher Award will be more work.

​LEADERSHIP BUILDING

• ​Does each girl have a clear role and voice within the project?
• Does it challenge them by getting them out of their comfort zone?
• Does it utilize each girl’s strengths?
• Do they delegate some tasks rather than doing all the work themselves?
• Can the girls clearly describe what they are planning using elevator speech?​ 

​TIME MANAGEMENT

• ​Will this project work within the context of your troop and the girls schedule & lives?
• Is the time line for the project realistic?  Start with the month they want to start on Silver (for Cadettes) or Gold (for Seniors) Award & work backwards.