Lesson 26 of 84 · Civics
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareCivic Participation in the Digital Age
Civic participation in the digital age involves using technology to be involved in our communities and government.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
Civic participation in the digital age involves using technology to be involved in our communities and government. Today, many people share their ideas and opinions online, making it easier for everyone to be heard. This can include writing blogs, sharing videos, or joining online discussions about important issues. By using the internet, we can connect with others and work together to make our world a better place.
Key Facts
Technology helps us share our ideas with others.
Online discussions can influence community decisions.
Many people use social media to express their opinions.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is one way people participate in civic activities online?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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