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The Nine Statewide Electeds:
Here is a series of profiles featuring each of the 9 Statewide elected Executive positions held in Washington State government, complete with lesson plans that can be used individually, or as an all-in-one curriculum. It showcases the roles and responsibilities of each position. In each lesson, students will understand the importance of each elected official in the Executive Branch as well as the focus that the Washington State Constitution places on accountability and transparency. Additionally, each lesson comes with research opportunities for students to further investigate the role.
Essential Questions:
- How does the Executive Branch hold itself accountable to the people of Washington State?
- To what extent are the actions of the Executive Branch transparent to the people of Washington State?
All Nine Episodes with Lesson Plans:
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State Auditor
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… Read More
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Insurance Commissioner
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.… Read More
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Commissioner of Public Lands
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… Read More
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
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… Read More
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Treasurer
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… Read More
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Attorney General
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… Read More
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Secretary of State
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:… Read More
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The Lieutenant Governor
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 More Read More
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Governor
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:… Read More