Mock Senate

Lesson Overview

Important legislation surrounding oil spill prevention and restoration and energy development and conservation must go through a rigorous process.

Objectives

• Students will understand the legislative process.
• Students will participate in a senate simulation.
• Students will experience the give and take, the party alliances, and the stress and preparations involved in passing legislation.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subject: Environmental Science, Social Science, Cultural-Native Studies, Government, Writing, Advocacy, Oil Spill Response, Conservation, History
Concept: None
Type: Classroom, Uses Common household supplies
Standard: Not evaluated
Duration: >120 Minutes