Media Literacy and Civic Life

Mission Brief #49

🎯 Your mission

Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.

⚡ The twist

A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.

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During natural disasters, citizens come together to help. People donate food, clothing, and money. Neighbors check on each other, and emergency workers risk their lives to save others.

Key facts

Remember these

1Jury duty is a civic responsibility.
2Citizens can vote at age 18.
3Rights come with responsibilities.

Then & Now

🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.

Question 1 of 2

Which is a right protected by the Bill of Rights?

How sure?😐 maybe

Question 2 of 2

What does 'civic responsibility' mean?

How sure?😐 maybe

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🌍 Why this still matters: Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?

🏆 Try this week: Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.

👨‍👩‍👧 At dinner: “What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”

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