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4th Grade Lesson Plans

Lessons aligned with Oregon's teaching standards are available to support the student's visit. Please have your students complete the pre-tour lessons prior to the school visit. Videos and other education resources regarding the legislative process and Capitol information are available (see videos and educational resources on this page.)

Before Your Capitol Tour Lesson Plan One - Vocabulary.pdf
Before Your Capitol Tour Lesson Plan Two - How an Idea Becomes Law

Bottle Bill Fact Sheet (Attachment C)
'Reader Theater' Script for Oregon Bottle Bill Hearing (Attachment D)
Character Cards for Bottle Bill Script
K-W-L Chart (Attachment F)

During Your Capitol Tour Lesson Plan
After Your Capitol Tour Lesson Plan

Check Out Other Resources

There Ought to Be a Law Power Point
Legislative Glossary
How A Bill Becomes Law
Oregon State Seal Symbolism
Inscribed Names in the Senate and House Chambers
Can You Find Me?
Capitol Walking Tour
State Capitol State Park Walking Tour (Portions of the park are closed.)
Capitol Quiz
Become an Honorary Page

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Oregon State Legislature lesson-plans

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