Overview: In this lesson, students will examine the role of state courts in preserving democracy. They will learn about the importance of the rule of law, breaking it down into five distinct components, analyzing them at each court level. Students will examine what types of cases each court level hears, thinking about how the court system protects the rule of law. Throughout the lesson, students will interrogate their own preconceived notions about how the law works in Washington. By hearing from real judges who work at each court level, students will learn about the importance of the state court system in preserving the rule of law. Throughout the lesson, there are many options for whole class or small group discussion, providing opportunities for formative assessment. At the end of the lesson, students will showcase what they have learned by writing an evidentiary paragraph about state courts and the rule of law Essential Questions: Objectives:
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Overview: During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding Consumer Protection and Business. Essential Questions: House Consumer Protection and Business Committee House Consumer Protection and Business Committee considers issues related to:
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Overview: During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding Transportation. Essential Questions: Senate Transportation Committee Senate Transportation Committee considers issues relating to:
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Overview: During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding Health Care. Essential Questions: House Health Care Committee House Health Care Committee considers issues relating to:
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Overview: During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding Higher Education and Workforce Development Essential Questions: Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee considers issues relating to:
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Overview: During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding State Human Services. Essential Questions: House Early Learning & Human Services Committee The House Early Learning and Human Services Committee considers issues relating to:
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Overview: During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding Housing. Essential Questions: House Housing Committee The House Housing Committee considers issues relating to:
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Overview: During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding the Environment and Energy. Essential Questions: House & Senate Environment & Energy Committees The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee considers issues relating to:
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Overview: During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding K-12 Education. Essential Questions: House K-12 Education Committee Considers issues relating to Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade:
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