In this lesson plan, students will examine The Role of the State Auditor in Washington State, focusing on the responsibilities this position has in state government. By examining the oversight role the Auditor has over all funds the State spends, students will understand the importance that the Constitution of Washington puts on the transparency and accountability of our state government. Essential Questions: Curriculum: All Nine Lesson Plans:
In this lesson plan, students will examine The Role of the Insurance Commissioner in Washington State, focusing on the responsibilities this position has in state government. By examining issues that the Insurance Commissioner deals with, students will understand the importance that the Constitution of Washington State puts on the transparency and accountability of our state government. Essential Questions: Curriculum: All Nine Lesson Plans:
In this lesson plan, students will examine the Role of The Commissioner of Public Lands, the person who runs the Department of Natural Resources in Washington State. By focusing on the responsibilities that the Commissioner has over the millions of acres of public lands, students will understand the importance the state of Washington puts upon the management of our natural resources. Essential Questions: Curriculum: All Nine Lesson Plans:
In this lesson plan, students will learn about the Roles and Responsibilities of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. By focusing on how the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) works with the state’s public school districts and 6 state-tribal education compact schools, students will understand how the office funds the public school system for the betterment of all Washingtonians. Essential Questions: Curriculum: All Nine Lesson Plans:
In this lesson plan, students will examine The Role of the Treasurer in Washington State, focusing on the responsibilities this position has in state government. By examining the issues that the Treasurer deals with, students will understand the importance of maintaining a fiscally responsible government for the citizens of Washington State. Essential Questions: Curriculum: All Nine Lesson Plans:
In this lesson plan, students will examine The Role of the Attorney General in Washington State, focusing on the responsibilities this position has in State Government. By looking at the issues that the Attorney General’s Office addresses, students will understand the importance of checks and balances between the three branches of state government and how state governments interact with the federal government. Essential Questions Curriculum: All Nine Lesson Plans:
In this lesson plan, students will examine The Role of the Secretary of State in Washington State, focusing on the responsibilities this position has in State Government. By looking at the varied issues that the Secretary of State’s office addresses, students will understand the importance of securing our election system and preserving democracy. Essential Questions Curriculum: All Nine Lesson Plans:
In this Lieutenant Governor Lesson, students will examine the role of the Lieutenant Governor. By focusing on the responsibilities that the Lt. Governor has over a myriad of things in the state, students will reflect on the importance of the role of the Lieutenant Governor. Essential Questions Curriculum: All Nine Lesson Plans
In this lesson plan, students will examine The Role of the Governor, the chief executive of the State of Washington. By focusing on the responsibilities that the Governor has over the state of Washington, students will understand how the Governor works with the other statewide elected officials and the other branches of government. Essential Questions Curriculum: All Nine Lesson Plans
The Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854 is still alive today. In this video, we follow WA State Teacher of the Year ’22 Jerad Koepp (Wukchumni) as he visits the traditional lands of the Nisqually people in search of the treaty tree. As he explores the history, Jerad also learns from Nisqually and other Native American leaders about the language, history, and importance of the Medicine Creek Treaty. Help your students reflect and answer questions for classroom discussion or summative assessment with this 15 min documentary and Viewer’s Guides linked below. Student Viewer’s Guides
