1. Home Button

• Primary Location (Top Navigation Bar):
  
  

  • Represented by a brand name and icon .

  • Returns the user to the home feed from any section of the platform.
    
    

• Secondary Location (Hamburger Menu):
  
  

  • Also displayed as a home button within the side navigation (hamburger) menu.

  • Provides quick access to the home feed when navigating through extended menus.
    
    

2. Weather Integration

• Display Location: Top navigation bar.

• Functionality:

  • The weather widget is linked to the user’s location.

  • Location access is prompted on initial setup; users may allow or deny location sharing.

  • Displays current weather conditions in real time.
    
    

3. Middle Section (Slider)

• Component: Central slider on the home page.

• Functionality:

  • Swipe to cycle through featured content, including different articles and company related announcements

  • Each slide is clickable and redirects to detailed content.
    
    

4.  Topic Buttons and Discussion Threads

• Location: Displayed below the slider on the home page and within article detail pages.

• Functionality:

  • Topic buttons represent key themes (e.g., Climate Action, Human Rights, Education, Equality).

  • Selecting a topic button opens a dedicated discussion thread related to that theme.

  • Threads allow users to:

    • Post comments and share resources.

    • Participate in ongoing conversations.

    • Upvote or support contributions.

 5. Hamburger Menu (Side Navigation)

• Access: Located in the upper-right corner of the interface, represented by three horizontal lines (☰).

• Functionality:
  
  

  • Expands into a side navigation panel when selected.

  • Contains the following options:

    • Home (secondary access point)

    • Quizzes

    • Article Library

    • Groups 

    • Events

    • Profile

    • Settings

    • Logout (fixed at the bottom of the menu)
      
      

• Behavior:

  • Closes automatically when the user selects an option or clicks outside the menu area.
    
    

6. Article Library (Magnifying Glass Icon)

• Icon: Magnifying glass located in the top left near the create a post screen.

• Functionality:

  • Opens the Article Library when selected.

  • Provides access to curated articles on topics such as climate, eco-friendly lifestyle, mental health and activist tips.

  • Features:

    • Category filters (e.g., Climate, Editorials, Lifestyle).

    • Save for later option.

    • Recommended articles based on user interests.
      
      

7. Quizzes

• Location: Accessible via the Hamburger Menu and the Home Page Slider (when featured).
  
  

• Available Topics:
  
  

  • Geography: Landforms, world capitals, ecosystems, and global awareness.
    
    

  • Science: Environmental science, biology, physics basics, and innovations.
    
    

  • History: Social justice movements, human rights history, and world events.
    
    

  • Language: Global languages, communication, and cultural expressions.
    
    

  • Sports: Sports history, statistics, and global sporting events.
    
    

  • Activism: Civil rights, protest history, notable leaders, and modern movements.
    
    

• Functionality:
  
  

  • Users select a topic, difficulty and style by clicking a corresponding quiz button.
    
    

  • Upon selection, a new quiz session is generated.
    
    

  • Results are displayed immediately after