Project-Based Learning • Years 9–10 • Authentic Assessment Evidence 1
🚀 Project Launch Canvas
Complete this canvas with your team to establish the core foundation of your Community Action Project. A great project starts with a real problem, a powerful driving question, authentic community stakeholders, and clear criteria for success.
1. 🎯 The Issue & Problem Statement
What specific problem, need, or unfairness in your school or local community are you addressing? Who is affected?
Describe the problem clearly and note who experiences the consequences...
2. ❓ The Driving Question (Pātai Matua)
Write an open, compelling question that guides your investigation and action (e.g., "How can we as Year 9/10 students... so that...?").
Draft your open driving question here...
3. 👥 Authentic Audience & Stakeholders
Who are the real people, groups, or leaders you will consult with, present to, or partner with? (Not just your teacher!)
E.g., Board of Trustees, Local Council, Kaumātua, Youth Centre, Principal, Local Whānau...
4. 🛠️ Proposed Action / Tangible Outcome
What tangible outcome will you create? (E.g., policy submission, awareness campaign, event, physical installation, resource pack).
Describe the product or action you intend to deliver...
5. 🌿 Mātāpono Māori & Cultural Considerations
How does your project uphold core values like whanaungatanga (relationships), manaakitanga (care and hospitality), kaitiakitanga (guardianship), and kotahitanga (collective unity)?
How will we ensure we work with people respectfully, upholding mana throughout?
6. ✅ Paearu Angitu | Success Criteria
How will we know our project succeeded? What measurable evidence or change will prove we made an impact?
What will be different in the community?
What data, feedback, or media will prove it?
Next Step in the Project Cycle
Once your Project Launch Canvas is reviewed with your kaiako, proceed to Lesson 2: Research & Community Consultation and use the Community Consultation & Safeguarding Guide to engage ethical field research.