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Teachers' Corner

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Image of Civic Education Day logoCivic Education Day - February 20, 2012
The purpose of Civic Education Day is to recognize the importance of civic education and those involved. Civic education related organizations display tables offering civic education resources for educators and the public, breakout sessions offer hands-on learning opportunities, and a private luncheon is held to honor the Civic Educator of the Year. If you know an outstanding civic educator, you can submit a YouTube video nomination by clicking here, or use this form. If you use the form, send your recommendation for Civic Educator of the Year to your State Representative(s) or State Senator for formal nomination. The deadline is February 3, 2012. For instructions on how to submit a YouTube video, click here.

Teachers who would like to attend should RSVP by email or call (360) 786-7993.

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Teacher Training
Legislative Scholar Program - A five-day summer workshop in Olympia for elementary, middle and high school social studies teachers to gain an inside view of the legislative process.



 

Closeup photo of a hand shakeInvite a Legislator to Your Classroom
Back to School Program - Connects students and teachers with their state legislators by bringing the legislature to the classroom.




Photo of two girls on a school busField Trip to the Capitol
Schedule a Capitol Campus Tour

If field trips are not an option, bring the Capitol to your classroom! 
Virtual Tour


 

Lesson Plans & Learning Materials
Lesson Plans & Materials - Related to the Washington State Legislature.



Photo of Pages carrying the United States flagFor Your Students - Page Program

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Legislative Page School


 

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