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Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Dirksen Center: A Bill Becomes a Law

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module on how a bill becomes a law offers students an alternative and in-depth approach to learning about the legislative process through text, graphics, and video .
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US House of Representatives

Kids in the House: How a Bill Becomes a Law

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Interactive website in which students build a bill and journey through the process of how a bill becomes law. With links to significant material, glossary, and resources for teachers.
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Unit Plan
University of Houston

University of Houston: Extra! Extra! What's the Big Idea?!

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Get the feel of running a newspaper by selecting articles and pictures. If you are interested in checking out real newspapers, there is a clickable list of online newspapers for younger readers.
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Other

Project Vote Smart: How a Bill Becomes a Law

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Project Vote Smart provides a detailed guide to the process of making a bill become a law. Content also includes links for more explanation on certain topics.
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Other

State of Michigan: How a Bill Becomes a Law [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn the steps involved in making a new law. The document explains how bills become laws in the state of Michigan, but the process is the same as it is for other states as well.