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Sizing Up The Senate

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Students consider Senate leadership by examining specific positions and staging a mock legislative session. They write reflective essays considering the inner workings of the Senate.

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the united states senate, the united states congress, the united states government

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senate, u.s. government, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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