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Short Description: Each January, high school and middle school social studies classes around Washington get a front row seat to the legislative process in Washington State. With a volunteer lobbyist as their personal guide - the class explores issues they care about and learns how to play a part in the crafting of state policies as civically engaged citizens. More Learning resources: 📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/ ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos ======================================= 🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared 🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared 🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SAlJXemJj6KtI7saVkFFdM7&si=zodZl_faZv-ePfLH https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs ======================================= 🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/ =========================== Subscribe and Follow Teach With TVW =========================== ➡YT: @teachwithtvw360 ➡Web: https://www.teachwithtvw.org ➡FB: @Teach with TVW ➡IG: @TeachWithTVW ➡LI: @TeachWithTVW QUESTION - Have a question about our lesson plans or online videos? Drop it in the comments! ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens. #waleg #teachwithtvw #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #civics101 #legislativenavigator #ontheissues #electionsexplained Capitol Classroom 2026 at Nisqually Middle School

Nisqually Middle School

Short Description: Each January, high school and middle school classes around Washington get a front row seat to the legislative process in Washington State. With a volunteer lobbyist as their personal guide - students explore issues they care about and learn how to take part in the crafting of state policies as civically engaged citizens. More Learning resources: 📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/ ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos ======================================= 🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared 🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared 🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SAlJXemJj6KtI7saVkFFdM7&si=zodZl_faZv-ePfLH https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs ======================================= 🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/ =========================== Subscribe and Follow Teach With TVW =========================== ➡YT: @teachwithtvw360 ➡Web: https://www.teachwithtvw.org ➡FB: @Teach with TVW ➡IG: @TeachWithTVW ➡LI: @TeachWithTVW QUESTION - Have a question about our lesson plans or online videos? Drop it in the comments! ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens. #waleg #teachwithtvw #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #civics101 #legislativenavigator #ontheissues #electionsexplained Capitol Classroom 2026 at Charles Wright HS

Charles Wright Academy High School

How Does Capitol Classroom Work?

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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Youth engaging in the legislative process
Bringing civic participation into the classroom.
Bringing civic participation into the classroom.
Youth engaging in the legislative process
Hear Insights from our Capitol Classroom Teachers
Building on the premise that “we all have the same goal, just different ways of getting there,” teacher Michael Dawson’s students explore a diversity of perspectives as they engage in the political process through #CapitolClassroom. #TeachwithTVW #socialstudies #civics101 #civicengagement Getting to the Same Place Together - Teaching How to Think, Not What to Think

Getting to the Same Place Together - Teaching How to Think, Not What to Think

Teacher Steve Lawrence shares how he fosters civil discourse in his high school Civics class with the help of TVW's Capitol Classroom. Capitol Classroom provides free support and resources for Washington State social studies teachers to engage students in Washington State's political process. #TEACHwithTVW #CapitolClassroom #socialstudies #civics101 #civicengagement Navigating the Political Divide - Cultivating Civility Through High School Civics

Navigating the Political Divide - Cultivating Civility Through High School Civics

Starting with a Brave Space, teacher Paulson fosters bold exploration while engaging her 8th grade students in the legislative process through #CapitolClassroom. #teachwithtvw #socialstudies #civics101#civicengagement Starting with a Brave Space - Presenting Ideas in 8th Grade Social Studies Class

Starting with a Brave Space - Presenting Ideas in 8th Grade Social Studies Class

Learn how Dawson’s #CapitolClassroom students employ their command of the facts when pitching actual bill proposals to Representatives and Senators. #teachwithtvw #socialstudies #civics101 #CivicEngagement Strong Evidence is a Must - Capitol Classroom Students Present Powerful Proposals to Lawmakers

Strong Evidence is a Must - Capitol Classroom Students Present Powerful Proposals to Lawmakers

Teacher Paulson’s 8th grade #CapitolClassroom students give context to their evidence based arguments with personal testimony. #teachwithtvw #socialstudies #civics101 #CivicEngagement It's All About Context - 8th Grade Students Build on the Facts

It's All About Context - 8th Grade Students Build on the Facts

Discover how Mr. Dawson’s year-long AP Gov class has evolved over 5 years with Capitol Classroom. His students have had some amazing accomplishments! www.teachwithtvw.org #TEACHwithTVW #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #waleg #youthvoice #civics101 #participate #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov High School Students Write Their Own Bills

High School Students Write Their Own Bills

Ms. Paulson's 8th grade social studies class uses Capitol Classroom throughout the Legislative session. She packs real time civic engagement artfully into her English instruction and debate coaching. www.teachwithtvw.org #TEACHwithTVW #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #waleg #youthvoice #civics101 #participate #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov Building 8th Grade Civics Around Capitol Classroom

Building 8th Grade Civics Around Capitol Classroom

Mr. Lawrence prepares his students for Capitol Classroom with "Mock Congress" while thoughtfully building on the civics groundwork laid in prior years' classes. www.teachwithtvw.org #TEACHwithTVW #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #waleg #youthvoice #civics101 #participate #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov Teaching Civics Evolves with Capitol Classroom

Teaching Civics Evolves with Capitol Classroom

We sat down with a few veteran #CapitolClassroom teachers to learn how they have integrated Capitol Classroom for their middle school and high school students. We ask about everything from how they engage students across the political divide, to the key skills they teach their students to participate directly in the political process. These teachers are teaching powerful civic skills to students across Washington State with the help of #TeachwithTVW's free resources and our wonderful volunteer lobbyists. #civicengagement #civics101 #socialstudies ENTIRE Teacher's Round Table - "Veteran" Civics Teachers Share How They Use Capitol Classroom

ENTIRE Teacher's Round Table - "Veteran" Civics Teachers Share How They Use Capitol Classroom

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