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Key Issues and Questions Raised

• Environmental and governmental corruption: How did students confront local threats to their community’s safety?
• Youth empowerment in civic life: What does “civic courage” look like when practiced by young people?
• Speaking truth to power: How did students use investigative journalism to hold leaders accountable?
• Impact of storytelling: How did their documentary catalyze change at the local level?
• Student activism and legacy: What lasting impact can youth-led action have on a community?

Curriculum Connections
Social Studies and Civics:
• Investigative journalism’s role in local democracy; youth-led civic activism
English / Language Arts:
• Analyzing documentary structure, narrative voice, and persuasive techniques
Media Literacy / Journalism:
• Evaluating sources, ethical reporting, storytelling choices
Environmental Science:
• Understanding water contamination, public health hazards, and community responses