Firearms 2023 Curriculum Kit
This all-in-one curriculum about the Washington State Legislature details not only the intricacies of how a bill becomes a law, but also how Washingtonians can get involved in the process. This allows students to understand all the steps to become civically engaged while also tracking a topic of interest. For this curriculum kit, the bill is SB 5078: Protecting public safety by establishing duties of firearm industry members.
Organizing Concepts:
legislative process, exploration of social issues and perspectives, citizen action, lobbying, transparency.
Compelling Questions:
- To what extent does active participation in the legislative process help create positive change in Washington State?
- How does bipartisanship help or hinder the legislative process?
More About This Curriculum Kit:
Here, educators will find 2023 Capitol Classroom PLUS content condensed into a seven week Curriculum Kit, complete with formatted, easy to follow lesson plans. Each week requires only 1-2 class periods to complete the entire curriculum map. Each lesson plan comes with both a Curriculum Guide and a Student Notebook.
The kit follows a Firearms Bill addressing firearms accountability, from its introduction in the 2023 Legislative Session. Educators will find videos of session content, explanations about the legislation from a dedicated volunteer lobbyist, and interviews with stakeholders all collated into a streamlined unit without many of the unexpected twists and turns that the legislative session often entails.
By using this curriculum, students learn not only how legislation is passed in Washington State but also how members of the community can become involved. There are suggested discussion questions for each video, classroom activities, and options for summative assessments that engage students in their local community by examining the effects of this new legislation.