Neighborhood Good is a civics learning game developed with iCivics that introduces students to community-level civic engagement. Players select issues within a fictional neighborhood, talk with residents to understand different perspectives, and develop plans of action using available community resources.
Neighborhood Good is a civics learning game developed with iCivics that introduces students to community-level civic engagement. Players select issues within a fictional neighborhood, talk with residents to understand different perspectives, and develop plans of action using available community resources. This simulation emphasizes the importance of grassroots communication and strategic problem-solving to address local concerns and improve the collective wellbeing of a community.
Community Civic Action, Local Problem Solving, Stakeholder Perspective-Taking, Resource Allocation
Choose local challenges that reflect neighborhood needs and priorities.
Speak with residents to gather information and viewpoints.
Create and implement solutions using community resources.
Replay scenarios to test different approaches and outcomes.
Civic engagement is often experienced at the local level through problem solving and collaboration. Neighborhood Good helps learners understand how community issues are identified and addressed by requiring them to listen to residents, plan actions, and reflect on the outcomes of their choices.
200m+ __ total game plays
145k+ __ teachers engaged annually
9m __ students reached annually
26% __ increase to student civic knowledge
36% __ increase to student civic dispositions
95% __ of iCivics teachers note students are more engaged
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