Overview:
What are the roles and responsibilities of Washington’s State Treasurer? Learn about this statewide elected office with former WA State Treasurer Jim McIntire.
By examining the issues that the State Treasurer deals with, students will understand the importance of maintaining a fiscally responsible government for the citizens of Washington State.
Essential Questions:
- To what extent does the State Treasurer affect your daily life?
- Why is the Treasurer an elected position in state government?
Objectives:
- Understand the role of the Treasurer in State Government
- Evaluate the transparency of Washington State Government
- Explain how government officials are accountable to the people
Grade Level Standards:
- Middle School: 6th – 8th
- C2.6-8. 2 Distinguish the structure, organization, powers, and limits of government at the local, state, and tribal levels.
- C4.6-8.3 Employ strategies for civic involvement that address a state or local issue.
- High School: 9th – 12th
- C2.11-12.1 Analyze citizens’ and institutions’ effectiveness in addressing social and political problems at the local, state, tribal, national and/or international level.
- C4.11-12.2 Analyze and evaluate ways of influencing local, state, and national governments and international organizations to establish or preserve individual rights and/or promote the common good.
About this Lesson Plan:
- Both the Teacher Guide and the Student Notebook are in a downloadable Google Folder so teachers and students can use them online, with Google Classroom, or printed out.
- The lessons are designed to be used as written OR teachers can use them part and parcel and choose the components that work best for their students and classroom time.
Teacher's Guide