Hear directly from people engaged in the work of building community and developing a Puget Sound region that serves the needs of its people in a variety of ways. This Civic Skills video series showcases how people engage in the life of their cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Learn from public officials, business owners, community and labor organizers, health care workers, environmental scientists, leaders within a variety of nonprofits, backyard gardeners, poets, artists, and athletes. Explore what fellow Washingtonians have to say and be inspired by what one person can do for their community!
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In addition to short, educational videos and lesson plans, Teach With TVW also produces documentaries to help students understand how their state government works by taking a deeper look into issues affecting the state.
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Short educational modules explaining the different aspects of the Legislative Branch and Washington State Government.
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Explore this series for insightful answers to questions about Washington state’s legislative process. This collection of video excerpts are pulled directly from our Capitol Classroom program. Each year, Teach With TVW’s Capitol Classroom program pairs middle and high school social studies classes with a volunteer lobbyist to guide them through the legislative process, educating and empowering students to become active and engaged citizens.
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Help students understand how Washington State’s executive branch operates through elected statewide officials and their real-world responsibilities. This series explores the roles of the State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Public Lands, Insurance Commissioner, and State Auditor, highlighting how each office impacts daily life in Washington. Students will examine key issues such as education funding, land and resource management, financial oversight, insurance regulation, transparency, and accountability in government. The series builds civic understanding of how elected executive officials serve the public and balance competing needs across the state.
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Use these short explainer videos to help build a strong foundation in civics by exploring how government works at the local, state, and national levels. This series introduces core concepts like the branches of government, civic rights and responsibilities, and how public policy decisions are made and carried out. Students will gain a clearer understanding of how citizens engage with government and how systems of power and accountability function in Washington State and beyond.
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Overview: Help students understand how Washington State’s court system works through clear, engaging explanations. This series breaks down the structure and role of courts—from local trial courts to the state Supreme Court—and explains how cases move through the system. Students will learn about judges, juries, individual rights, and key legal processes, while exploring how courts interpret laws and uphold justice. Ideal for building foundational civics knowledge and strengthening understanding of the judicial branch.
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Understand how laws are made in Washington State through clear, engaging examples. This video series follows the full legislative process—from bill introduction and committee hearings to debate and final votes—while explaining key roles, procedures, and real-world impacts. Students will learn how ideas become law, how citizens can participate, and how state government decisions shape their communities. Ideal for building foundational civics knowledge and connecting classroom concepts to what’s happening in Olympia today.
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The ELECTIONS EXPLAINED is a short explainer series showcasing all aspects of how elections work in Washington State, from the floors of the state conventions to the final counting of votes in November. Each video can stand alone, or they can be viewed as a series. Additionally, all come with lesson plans for easy implementation in the classroom.
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