Civic Responsibility Lessons
Respectful Disagreement
You’re in a group discussion when someone shares an opinion you strongly disagree with—and it's spreading misinformation.
What’s your move?
Show Up or Sit Out
Your city is holding a vote on an issue that affects vulnerable residents, but you’re busy and unsure your vote matters.
What do you do?
The Ethical Whistleblower
You’ve witnessed your boss misusing resources. Speaking out could cost you your job—or your peace of mind.
How do you handle it?
Forgiveness Challenge
You’ve been appointed to a local advisory board. A proposal comes up that would benefit your friends but isn’t fair to the wider community.
What’s your next move?
Ballot Breakdown
You’re unsure about a ballot measure that affects housing policy. Your usual political group supports it, but you haven't read the details yourself.
What do you do?
Outsider at the Table
A newcomer joins your community group with different ideas. Your circle of friends finds them “too different” and starts excluding them.
How do you respond?
Civic Duty or Convenience?
You’re asked to attend a town hall meeting about a controversial issue that could impact your neighborhood. You’ve had a long day and would rather stay home.
What do you do?
When No One’s Looking
You see someone illegally dumping trash near a local park. It’s not your property, and no one else saw it.
How do you handle it?
Your Voice, Their Future
You’re eligible to vote on a school bond measure, but you don’t have kids and aren’t sure it affects you directly.
How do you respond?