This series of 30 animated, short programs are fast-paced and rich in content to interest students about facts, history and operations of our Congress. The programs address citizenship and participation. (From our Streamline collection)
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Students will learn various ways to reach out to their Senator or House of Representative.
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Learn how to analyze facts and opinions to make better informed decisions.
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To learn more about Congress, this video points out several helpful websites like: house.gov senate.gov tpscongress.org (Center on Congress) loc.gov (Library of Congress)
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This series of 30 animated, short programs are fast-paced and rich in content to interest students about facts, history and operations of our Congress. The programs address citizenship and...
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Congress deals with many difficult issues which can cause disagreements. Civility is very important to keep the government going. This means lawmakers should respect one another even if they don't...
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The United States depends on citizen participation. If you don't participate and discuss what you want, you will not see the results you desire. To participate, you can write to your representative...
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This series of 30 animated, short programs are fast-paced and rich in content to interest students about facts, history and operations of our Congress. The programs address citizenship and...
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Women received the right to vote in the United States in 1920. The first woman elected to Congress was in 1916. Jeanette Rankin was elected to the House of Representatives from the Montana. While...
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The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives. Their job is to set which bills will be voted on and to maintain order Both the House and the Senate have a majority and minor...
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Before there was a United States Government, there were 13 colonies under British rule. These colonies declared their independence from British rule on July 4, 1776. After seven years of the American...
