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Students explore Connecticut’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government to discover who makes the rules in Connecticut. To better understand the role of each branch, students el... Read more

Students explore Connecticut’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government to discover who makes the rules in Connecticut. To better understand the role of each branch, students elect a governor from their class, debate a bill, and hold a mock trial (student reading required). Through role-playing and active participation, students learn the purpose of rules and laws, explore the separation of powers, and discover the rights and responsibilities of individuals.

The educator will need an open area at the front of the classroom to use as a “stage” and a desk or table for program materials. During the mock trial portion of the program, participating student... Read more

The educator will need an open area at the front of the classroom to use as a “stage” and a desk or table for program materials. During the mock trial portion of the program, participating students will bring up their own chairs for the courtroom set-up. If you are using a space other than your classroom, we will need a table at the front of the room and 9 chairs for students. We encourage students to wear nametags to help our educators
actively engage them in activities.

I can define and describe government in terms of the people and groups who apply and enforce rules and laws.I can explain the process of how a bill becomes a law in Connecticut.I can descr... Read more

I can define and describe government in terms of the people and groups who apply and enforce rules and laws.
I can explain the process of how a bill becomes a law in Connecticut.
I can describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society.