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Legislative Branch Lesson Activity Ideas

13 Fun & Engaging Legislative Branch Lessons Ideas

Government & Civics

The legislative branch has a lot to cover and is always taught first, meaning it can easily take time away from teaching the other two branches. But with a few targeted activities, you can cover both the structure and powers of

Fun and Engaging Activities for the First Day of Civics Class

Government & Civics

Once kids are in high school, there usually isn’t time or the need to spend a whole week solely doing relationship-building activities. But you should still do something those first few days between finalizing the seating chart and your first unit.

Fun Civics Activity Ideas To Teach About Government

Government & Civics

Teaching civics and government is different from teaching history—it really requires a different set of go-to lesson ideas and projects. So, if you are brand new to the subject and need to know everything about how to teach civics, or you’re

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How to Start Your Middle or High School Student Council

Student Council & Leadership

Perhaps your school doesn’t have a student council, and you’ve been tasked to create one. Or you have an existing program, but it needs a massive overhaul. Either way, welcome! You’re in the right place! Even though I took over an

9 Things Great Student Council Advisors Do

Student Council & Leadership

The first question I had when the double role of student council advisor and leadership teacher was dropped on me was, “What even does a student council advisor actually do?” I really had no real idea. I’d imagine it’s your question,

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7 Essentials for How to Write A Student Council Constitution

Student Council & Leadership

Drafting your constitution is one of the first must-do tasks of creating a student council. You absolutely need one. If your council already exists but doesn’t have one, or the existing one is severely lacking, clear the calendar to write it.

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Candidate Debate Viewing Guide

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