Book: Middle and high school student's guide to the Legislature
Discover Washington government and gain an understanding of how the process works, the key players, and why it functions the way it does.
Grade level
6-12
Duration
Varies by activity
Learning objectives
Distinguish the structure, organization, powers, and limits of government at the local, state, and tribal levels.
Explain how citizens and institutions address social and political problems at the state level. Analyze citizens’ and institutions’ effectiveness in addressing these issues.
- Book: Elementary student's guide to the legislature
- Book: Middle and high school student's guide to the Legislature
- Book: Washington state coloring book
- Lesson plan: Activities for the classroom
- Lesson plan: Budgeting balance exercise
- Lesson plan: Chutes and lawmaking board game
- Lesson plan: Executive session roleplay
- Lesson plan: How bills become law
- Lesson plan: Mock committee hearing
- Lesson plan: The perfect pizza
- Lesson plan: Who gets the vote?