Lesson 26 of 84 · Civics
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareCivic Participation in the Digital Age
Civic participation in the digital age encompasses the use of technology and social media to engage in civic activities.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Civic participation in the digital age encompasses the use of technology and social media to engage in civic activities. This includes sharing information about social issues, organizing events, and mobilizing community members to take action. Digital platforms allow for broader communication and can amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard, making it easier for citizens to participate in democracy and influence change.
Key Facts
Social media can be a powerful tool for civic engagement.
Online petitions can gather support for various causes quickly.
Digital platforms enable wider participation in civic discussions.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is one way technology helps civic participation?
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.
Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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