Welcome to Congress
Overview
Students are introduced to Congress through primary source analysis and discover how a member of Congress is part of two communities- their home community that they serve, and the community of Congress. After, the teacher may guide students in finding out about their congressional representative and consider sending the rep a letter (see Teacher’s Guide).
Related Resources
-
Welcome to Congress Teacher Guide
-
About KidCitizen
engage with history through primary sources -
What are Primary Sources?
KidCitizen introductory interactive episode
Grade
Early Elementary
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
40 minutes
Topics
Asian American, capitol, communities, congress, congressional representatives, Hawaii, House of Representatives, Patsy Mink
Author
KidCitizen