Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love this simulation, they are actually learning the stages of how a bill becomes a law.
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This Legislative Branch Simulation has become one of the highlights in my government class. Students love the opportunity to write bills in hopes of influencing their school, community, or state. Once a bill has passed through the entire process, many of the students' bills can actually change school policy. Our school has had numerous changes due to my 8th grade bills that became law (water bottle fountains, locker room changes, school course offerings, etc.). Learning about the law-making process is good, but actively being engaged in the process is great! You may also like my Legislative Branch Notes to help your students better understand how the Legislative Branch operates and is organized.
What's Included:
Now available in Google Drive format!
Detailed teacher directions explaining how to run the simulation
Student handout with directions explaining the simulation
Templates for students to write their own bills (PDF or Google Drive)
Scoring sheet for student progress (PDF or Editable Google Drive Version)
Sample bills to help explain how students should write bills
Everything you need is included! NO PREP! Just print and go!
"This activity was amazing! Both my students and myself thoroughly enjoyed this simulation activity. I cannot wait until I am able to use it again. Thank you so much!" - Jazmin ★★★★★
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