Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Do People Know About Radon?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a survey about how much they know about radon. They calculate the mean scores for each question and graph them. They discuss the results as a class.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Do People Know About Radon?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete and discuss a radon survery. They calculate the average for each question based on the response. They graph the responses and analyze the information.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trade Barriers

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students write an editorial piece which takes a position supporting or opposing the free trade policy during the 1790s. After identifying barriers to trade in the 1790s they analyze how their position on the free trade would fit into...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who's Who in Government: Past, Present and Future

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research a list of governmental leaders of South Carolina's past and present. They briefly identify each by writing a short summary which includes the dates of their political career, party affiliation, positions held in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Canada's Constitutional Evolution

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners research and write an essay relevant to different themes in Canada's Constitutional History.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Timeline of Canada's Constitutional Evolution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research and make a time line illustrating the evolution of the Canadian Constitution.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Order in the Court

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students identify the branches of government, who leads each branch and its responsibilities. They understand the role that John Marshall played in our government system. They research the role of the Supreme Court.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Surviving the Depression- 1930-1939 Lesson 3: Solutions to the Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the components of the New Deal and role of nonprofit organizations the relief and rebuilding efforts of the Great Depression. They write letters to the organization that they are researching.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

No Vehicles In The Park

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars identify purpose and function of law, discover the intent of lawmakers, and analyze practical applications of a law.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: congress.gov: The Legislative Process: Senate Floor

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Watch this video on the unique rules and procedures governing floor debate and amending in the Senate. A transcript is provided, along with a chart of the legislative process. [4:18]
Lesson Plan
US National Archives

National Archives: The Legislative Process

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Learners will follow the legislative process for how a bill becomes a law by analyzing primary source documents. Included are worksheets that include a chart to be filled out in small groups, worksheets, materials, and an answer key....
Lesson Plan
PBS

Structure of Congress and the Legislative Process Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson explores the structure of Congress and the legislative process. There is an introduction, a research activity, an assessment, and a role play activity.
Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docsteach: The Legislative Process: Congress at Work

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will analyze historical records of the House and Senate to understand the sequence of steps in the legislative process. The students will work collaboratively to study documents and identify the step in the process that each...
Activity
Other

U.s. House of Representatives: The Legislative Process

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the House of Representatives and how it carries out its responsibilities and duties according to the U.S. Constitution.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Legislative Branch

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Learners will learn about the structure, function, and powers of the legislative branch of government. They will explore the legislative process, as well as the influence of citizens and political parties. Register for a free account to...
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Enactment of a Law

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains the legislative process of how a law becomes enacted, step by step.
Website
US House of Representatives

U.s. Capitol: How a Bill Becomes a Law

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Learn about the legislative process in the United States through this interactive tutorial, which demonstrates to students how a bill becomes a law.
Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Dirksen Center: A Bill Becomes a Law

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module on how a bill becomes a law offers students an alternative and in-depth approach to learning about the legislative process through text, graphics, and video .
Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: How Taxes Evolve? Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help learners understand that the legislative process of enacting federal income tax laws involves formal procedures based on the Constitution and informal procedures that blend and balance various interests.
Activity
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Legislative Branch, the Senate

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Activities that students can use to understand the job of the US Senate, and become more engaged in the legislative process.
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Enactment of a Law

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is a description of the legislative process of the enactment of a law. It begins with the various origins, steps, procedures and schedules in the making of a law. It contains a description of terms.
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: How Our Laws Are Made

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page provides links to every step in the legislative process, from sources of legislation through publication.
Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Little Legislatures

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the University of Groningen clearly defines the role of committees in the legislative process, as well as a brief historical perspective on congressional committees. Essays, text and biography links related to American...
Lesson Plan
US House of Representatives

Office of the Clerk: Lesson Plan "A Bill Becomes a Law"

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson introduces learners to the legislative process and current bills before the House of Representatives. Discussion questions, critical thinking questions, and learning activities are provided. [PDF]

Other popular searches