Civics Resources

07:45

Time Management – Tech For Teens

Learn how time management, floor strategy, and party priorities shape which Washington State bills get a final vote.

Discussion Questions

07:06

The Rules Committee

Learn how the Rules Committee decides which bills reach the floor in Washington State’s legislative process.

Discussion Questions

SERIES

Legacy Videos

Some legacy educational modules explaining the different aspects of the Legislative Branch and Washington State Government.

Multiple Videos

02:55

Sustainable Transit Systems (2026)

Explore sustainable transit systems in Washington State and how lawmakers address emissions and infrastructure.

Discussion Questions

04:15

Floor Debate – Tech For Teens

See how tech bills for teens fared in Washington State floor debates and why some passed while others failed.

Lesson Plan

Discussion Questions

04:45

Early Learning Access (2025)

Explore special education funding in Washington State and hear different perspectives on equitable resource allocation.

Discussion Questions

SERIES

Elections Explained

Learn how elections work in Washington State - Each video can stand alone, and is accompanied with a lesson plan, or view as a series.

Multiple Videos

03:05

The power of amendments.

Learn how lawmakers use amendments strategically to shape, change, or influence legislation.
07:30

Court of Appeals – WA Courts

Learn how the Washington State Court of Appeals works and its role in reviewing trial court decisions.

Discussion Questions

01:33

What is a lobbyist?

Learn what lobbyists do and how they work with lawmakers during the legislative process.
03:39

The Final Step – Tech For Teens

Learn the final step in Washington State lawmaking as bills reach the governor’s desk for approval, veto, or enactment.

Discussion Questions

03:30

AI in Higher Education (2026)

Explore AI in higher education and how Washington State balances innovation, privacy, and regulation.

Discussion Questions

4:37

Legislative Committees

How do legislative committees shape lawmaking in Washington State? Learn how bills move, change, or die in committee.

Discussion Questions

Unit

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

Lesson Plan

Multiple Videos

06:30

Superior Court – WA Courts

Learn how Superior Courts handle major criminal and civil cases in Washington State’s judicial system.

Discussion Questions

05:50

Affordability & Quality (2025)

Explore healthcare affordability and quality in Washington State and hear perspectives on improving access and care.

Discussion Questions

4:00

Redistricting in Washington State

Examine legislative redistricting in Washington State and how the bipartisan redistricting committee works and the power of court challege.

Lesson Plan

Discussion Questions

03:16

The 3 Budgets explained.

Learn how Washington State’s three budgets are negotiated and combined into a final biennial budget.
Unit

Transportation (2025)

Explore transportation policy debates in Washington State during the 2025 legislative session.

Lesson Plan

Multiple Videos

00:54

Null & Void Clause…

Learn how a “Null & Void” clause can affect a bill during the legislative process in Washington State.

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