Legislative Branch Lessons

Legislative Branch Unit Plan Bundle

Every resource you need for an engaging, student-driven unit on the Legislative Branch in your American Government or Civics classroom!

This bundle includes over 25 engaging resources covering the House and Senate, congressional leadership, the powers of Congress, committees, the budget process, and how a bill becomes a law, all wrapped up with a full Model Congress simulation. Plus, there are easy-to-follow lesson plans for every day of the unit!

All of the following resources are included in this one zip folder download:

  • A complete unit guide packet students use throughout the unit
  • A full set of digital notebook activities for Google Drive
  • 2 PowerPoint lessons with guided notes introducing Congress and explaining how a bill becomes a law
  • A congressional breakdown activity using a current profile of the 119th Congress
  • Congressional leadership roles worksheets
  • A powers of Congress lesson and interactive notebook page
  • A congressional committees activity, a digital notebook page, and a committee current event assignment
  • A federal budget simulation
  • A "How a Bill Becomes a Law" board game project
  • A how a bill becomes a law activity
  • A reading on executive orders and the power of the president
  • A full Model Congress simulation with slides and every form you need
  • A unit review outline, vocabulary sheet, and review activities
  • An editable unit assessment

PLUS a filibuster worksheet, a current event political cartoon assignment, video links, and more!

A unit plan guide explains how to plan out your unit and includes lesson plans for every day, so you never have to stress about how to use any resource.

Everything is simple to use and understand but will challenge your students while making learning enjoyable and interactive.

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