Lesson 58 of 84 · Civics
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareCivic Participation in the Digital Age
Civic participation in the digital age means using technology to get 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 means using technology to get involved in our communities and government. Social media, websites, and online petitions allow us to express our opinions and connect with others. We can share information, support causes we care about, and even communicate with our leaders. Digital tools help make our voices heard, making it easier for everyone to participate in democracy!
Key Facts
Technology helps us connect with our community.
We can use social media to share our opinions.
Online petitions allow us to support important issues.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is one way we can use technology to participate in our community?
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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