This program teaches students about the way local, state, and federal governments operate, and how they function at different levels to keep society running and working for all American citizens. Students will also learn about how Alice Paul used her understanding of government and civics to help guarantee the vote for women in America.
Participants will learn about American democracy in a way that gives them building blocks to grow as responsible, engaged citizens. The workshop will combine history and civics in a fun and interactive program that will help young people understand how every citizen has a voice through their vote, and that every vote counts.
This program can work in conjunction with Girl Scouts troop activities designed to earn the following badges: