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Political Posters

In this activity, students learn the basics of political campaigns and design their own political poster.

Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Citizenship
Art
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13lOqxBAQnRcZ4d1gcO0IsFBaPmL68qDl/view?usp=sharing"target="blank

A Symbol of Welcome

The Statue of Liberty has stood as a symbol of welcome since 1886. Known as “Lady Liberty,” she was designed to honor the end of slavery in the United States. Today, she welcomes all people as new neighbors and friends.

Grades 6, 3, 4, 5
History
Art
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FRR1-zijzk7fYOio0rZra3W3_tF9nCyl/view?usp=sharing"target="blank

Symbols of the Senate: Friezes

Explore the idea of allegories and symbols in art. Then create your own allegorical image.

Grades 7, 8, 4, 5, 6
Art
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ydui6iy2G-wQpa7Zl2pTYQiLHlGmD6No/view"target="blank

In the Senate Chamber: Candy Desk

Learn about the Candy Desk inside of the Senate Chamber. Then, use the worksheet for a math and research activity to stock the candy desk with your favorite candy.

Grades 6, 3, 4, 5
Legislative Branch/Congress
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kRYX2i-Ma15_nplHUtkEFhWsttym59kC/view?usp=sharing"target="blank

Senator in Training: Senate Committees

Learn about some of the Senate’s different committees and create an agenda for a committee.

Grades 7, 8, 4, 5, 6
Federal Government
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BlA3AZzaGxYsOEPactxKaMbBGIDmsBOG/view?usp=sharing"target="blank

Senator in Training: Compromise

Learn about the importance of compromise in the Senate. Complete the worksheet to make a compromise for a contemporary Senate issue and then work on creating one for something in your life.

Grades 6, 7, 8, 3, 4, 5
Federal Government
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ABZG33vGyUJI6TAJVh_PqgdfbLQ-VTIE/view?usp=sharing"target="blank

Traditions of the Senate: Dress the Part

For more than 200 years, the United States Senate has held certain traditions and customs that senators follow in order to work together in Congress. Learn about some of the Senate’s clothing traditions and try out your own dress-up ideas at home.

Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Federal Government
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15opfJrqYyEiU3TkW91YV1cMISzA3wv-_/view?usp=sharing"target="blank

Traditions of the Senate: Senate Decorum

For more than 200 years, the United States Senate has held certain traditions and customs that Senators follow in order to work together in Congress. Learn about Senate decorum, or the rules about how senators behave as they work. Then, use the worksheet to make some family rules.

Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
History
Descriptive Text
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JotylfEOjdHWyZ60j1wktp-XlS1MW-cP/view?usp=sharing"target="blank

Traditions of the Senate: Bean Soup

The Senate has a tradition, or a practice, of having Bean Soup on the menu every day! Learn more about the Senate’s Bean Soup and make your own senatorial soup at home.

Grades 8, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Federal Government
Art
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11mUJQZkbpxFktTPbudocBc6985CpU86l/view?usp=sharing"target="blank

Activist Spotlight: Lois Gibbs and the Environmental Toxins

Read about how Lois Gibbs organized a campaign to demand that her community clean up a toxic waste dump. Then, use the worksheet to address an environmental issue in your community.

Grades 7, 8, 4, 5, 6
Citizenship
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MewQVTmQ8TNwvYnZ1X4MPS2KI4UGHM4M/view?usp=sharing"target="blank
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