Students create art works based on an examination of the language of the Constitution and the personal connections they make. These art works will incorporate words, illustrations, and mixed media images.
Senator in Training: Senate Committees
Learn about some of the Senate’s different committees and create an agenda for a committee.
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.
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.
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.
Issue Investigation: Fracking
This Issue Investigation explores fracking, a way of using high-pressured liquid, sand, and chemicals to crack rock far underground and remove oil, coal, and gas. Some people think fracking is a great way for energy production and jobs. Other people think fracking is dangerous for the environment and public health.
The Purpose of Government: For the People
The purpose of this dialogue is to reflect on how varied experiences and perspectives of government influence the way in which the institution of government is regarded. While the purpose of government may be understood by its definition, the impact of government in influencing citizens is not always clearly defined.
The Purpose of Government: For the People
The purpose of this dialogue is to reflect on how varied experiences and perspectives of government influence the way in which the institution of government is regarded. While the purpose of government may be understood by its definition, the impact of government in influencing citizens is not always clearly defined.
Today’s Vote: Voting Rights Restoration
In this lesson students will take on the role of senators to create, debate, and vote on new legislation regarding voting rights for formerly-incarcerated individuals in the United States.
Today’s Vote: Voting and Elections
In this lesson students will take on the role of senators to create, debate, and vote on legislation to improve election policy in the United States.