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Pre-Legislative Session Class Primer
Prepare your students to follow and engage in the legislative process with this two day pre-legislative session primer.
Lesson Plan
Multiple Videos
The Difference Between Criminal Vs. Civil? – Questions To The Court
Explore the difference between criminal and civil cases and how Washington State courts handle each.
Regulating New Industries (2026)
Explore how Washington State regulates new industries and protects consumers in evolving markets.
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Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854
Explore the Medicine Creek Treaty and its lasting impact on Native communities in Washington State.
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2026 Tech For Teens – Legislative Branch Explained
Follow real WA bills on AI and social media to see how ideas become law—from hearings to debate, votes, and the governor’s desk.
Multiple Videos
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Environment & Energy (House 2025)
Learn about committee leadership and where the two parties stand on three important policies regarding the environment and energy.
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Multiple Videos
14. The Floor: What is Caucus?
Learn what a caucus is and how lawmakers negotiate and prepare bills behind the scenes in Washington State.
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Legislative Actions of Washington State
In this curriculum, students learn not only how legislation is passed in Washington State but also how they can be involved and engage in it
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Multiple Videos
The Budgetary Process
Learn how Washington State creates its budget and how lawmakers and the governor work together to fund public services.
Discussion Questions
How does a group email the whole committee?
Learn how groups can effectively email legislative committees during the Washington State lawmaking process.
Legislative Committees
How do legislative committees shape lawmaking in Washington State? Learn how bills move, change, or die in committee.
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The Rule of Law and State Courts
This 4 day lesson plan examines the role of state courts in preserving democracy and what types of cases each court level hears.
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Multiple Videos
Distribution of Fiscal Impacts of the CCA (2025)
Explore how the Climate Commitment Act impacts costs and emissions in Washington State’s energy policy.
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4. The Three Branches
Learn how the three branches of government work together through checks and balances in Washington State.
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State Government & Tribal Relations
Explore tribal relations and state government policy debates in Washington State during the 2025 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
Working the Bill – Tech For Teens
Learn how stakeholders, lobbyists, and advocates “work the bill” to influence legislation in Washington State.
Discussion Questions
Workforce Pathways (2026)
Explore workforce pathways in Washington State and how lawmakers support non-traditional education and career options.
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Caucus & Leadership.
Learn how caucuses and leadership are organized in the Washington State Legislature.
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Precinct Committee Officers
Explore the role and responsibilities partisan PCOs, and investigate political viewpoints and how one can get involved in local politics.
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Discussion Questions
Multiple Videos
The Governor’s Desk
Learn the governor’s role in Washington State lawmaking, including signing, vetoing, or allowing bills to become law.
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Special Ed Funding Allocation (2025)
Explore special education funding in Washington State and hear different perspectives on equitable resource allocation.
Discussion Questions
Allocations of CCA Funds (2026)
Explore how Washington State allocates Climate Commitment Act funds during a budget deficit.
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Importance of Debates
Learn about State debates, their purpose, what the electorate can learn from a debate, and how the media prepares to moderate a debate.
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Discussion Questions
Balancing Student Support & Funding (2026)
Explore how Washington State balances student support services with school funding priorities.
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Fishing Rights (2025)
Explore tribal fishing rights in Washington State and how lawmakers address allocation, treaties, and natural resources.
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Intercity Rail Development (2026)
Explore intercity rail development in Washington State and how lawmakers address funding, demand, and infrastructure.
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Education
This 20 min lesson explores where the Majority and Minority Parties stand on two policies regarding Early Learning and K12 Education.
Lesson Plan
Multiple Videos
Secretary of State
Learn the role of Washington State’s Secretary of State and how the office oversees elections and public records.
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To Concur or Not Concur?
Learn what concurrence means and how lawmakers resolve bill differences in the legislative process.
AI in Higher Education (2026)
Explore AI in higher education and how Washington State balances innovation, privacy, and regulation.
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K12 Education
Explore K-12 education policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
Lesson Plan
Multiple Videos
The Washington State Constitution
Learn how Washington’s Constitution shapes state government and what makes it unique among U.S. state constitutions.
Discussion Questions
Why Kill a Bill?
Learn why the legislative process is designed to kill bills and how lawmakers decide which ideas move forward.
Fines & Fees – Questions to the Court
Explore fines and fees in Washington State courts and how policies have changed for civil and criminal cases.
Discussion Questions
NTIB – Necessary To Implement the Budget
Learn what NTIB bills are and why some Washington State legislation can bypass standard cutoff deadlines.
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How a Bill Becomes a Law in Washington State
In 9–10 class periods, students explore lawmaking in WA, issues they care about, legislative action, civic engagement, and bipartisanship.
Lesson Plan
Multiple Videos