This animated series of videos, online games, and lesson plans aims to introduce children ages 7-11 to critical thinking and the habits of democracy. The video series – based on the adventures of Mayor Moe and The City Councillors – invites viewers to consider the effects of rules and laws: why were they put in place? Do they achieve their stated objectives? Do they have any side-effects or unintended consequences? Each episode explores a different theme related to fundamental freedoms and civil liberties – in a fun, age-appropriate and thoughtful way. Episodes focus on such issues as freedom of the press, the right to equality, and freedom of association. The website includes the “That’s Not Fair!” episodes – Mayor Moe’s Mess and Mayor Moe and the Lost Chain; online games; lesson plans that support the elementary curriculum for grades 2 to 5.
Freedom of assembly and association, Freedom of movement, Freedom of opinion and expression, Freedom of thought, conscience & religion, Human rights-based approach
