Our Checklist
Help you know what to do along the way!
Day One
- Watch my intro video
- Get excited for what you're going to be learning!
- Jot down any notes you have on how you think a bill becomes a law
Day Two
- Click on the link "Essential Question"
- Learn about how our government was set up from your teacher!
- Write a two paragraph reflection about laws you know and turn it into your teacher before you leave class!
Days Three and Four
- Click on the "Let' Get Started" link
- Watch the Schoolhouse Rock video
- Write a three paragraph reflection of what you learned in this video/any other questions you have
- Learn more about How a Bill Becomes a Law
- Fill out the worksheet "How a Bill Becomes a Law" and give it to your teacher!
Day Five
- Click on on the "Show What You Know" link
- Click on the handout to learn about your project!
- Look at the examples of board games provided
- Ask your teachers any questions you might have!
Days Six through Eight
In class work days!
- Work with your partners to create your project!
- Ask your teachers any questions you might have!
Day Nine
Presentation Day!
- Project should have been emailed to your teacher prior to class
- Get with your group to show your video to your class
- Watch other group's videos!
Day Ten
Last day of this project/ play day!
- Bring your board game and game cards into class
- Get with another group to play each other's board games!
- Leave your board games with your teacher
- Do your online project evaluation by midnight!