We offer FREE interactive civics programs for teachers to engage students with their state government. Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW to prepare the next generation of civic leaders and engaged citizens.
Civics Curriculum for Middle and High School:
Looking for civics lesson plans that are easy to scaffold for your students? Teachers can tailor Teach with TVW’s curricula to fit most any middle school or high school class. Our lesson plans engage students in the issues that affect their daily lives.
Legislative Branch Explained is a series of short explainer videos and resources that give a guided tour of Washington state’s policymaking process – In real time during the legislative session, from bill introduction, to public testimony, and final passage off the House and Senate Floors and on to the Governor’s desk.
Each week of the legislative session, Legislative Pages research, and bring questions to Democrat and Republican leadership, getting you both sides of the issues in this 3-6 min video shorts series.
Stay tuned to On The Issues-Q&A for fresh content each Friday (January – March) when we’ll be posting new episodes throughout the Legislative Session with 20 minute lesson plans. Perfect for kick starting discussion in the classroom, and providing insight into the current policymaking process.
Civics Resources for Learners of all Ages:
Teach With TVW provides civics resources for Washington State social studies teachers. Our short explainer videos provide Washington State middle school and high school teachers with the tools to teach key aspects of Washington state civics and government, and include curriculum on statewide elections. Dozens of five-minute videos cover everything from the structure of our State government to the balance of power and how to sign up and testify before a committee.
Our Flagship Student Driven Program:
Teach With TVW’s FREE hands-on civics education program, Capitol Classroom, teaches students across Washington State how to participate in the legislative process by working directly with our team of volunteer lobbyists in Olympia via bi-weekly Zoom meetings during the Legislative session (from January through the end of April in odd years, and January into mid March in even years). Students and teachers choose actual bills to support, oppose, or amend, bringing civic participation into the classroom. Then, under the guidance of their lobbyist, they track and advocate for their bill as it moves through the legislative process. See a more detailed breakdown, and timeline in this Teacher’s Guide. The goal of Capitol Classroom is to provide a rich and immersive learning experience by showing students how to work within the system to make their voices heard.
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Our Emmy® award winning documentaries and civics modules help students understand how state government works and get a deeper look into issues effecting Washington.
