Setting: A rural household in a remote or small-town area.
Text description - Comic Strip 2: The The Rural Household
Frame 1:
Scene: A census worker arrives at a house with a long, forested driveway. The resident opens the door.
Census worker (speech bubble): "Hi! I'm here to drop off your census invitation."
Frame 2:
Scene: The resident looks curious or uncertain.
Resident (speech bubble): "Why does the government need our information way out here?"
Frame 3:
Scene: The census worker holds a form and gestures helpfully.
Census worker (speech bubble): "Census data helps provide the information needed to plan things like roads, internet, and healthcare in rural communities."
Frame 4:
Scene: The resident nods, now understanding, and accepts the invitation.
Resident (speech bubble): "Oh, I didn't realize that. Thanks. I'll fill it out."
Frame 5:
Scene: The resident is at the kitchen table, filling out the census on their laptop. In the background, we see a glimpse of their life.
Caption box: "Census data help rural communities stay connected, supported, and prepared for the future."
Reflection questions
- What challenges might rural or remote communities face if not enough people in their area complete the census?
- How can census data help improve services and daily life in rural or remote communities?
- Why might some people feel unsure or hesitant about filling out the census?