Senate Immersion Curriculum Resources
Climate and Energy Policy SIM:
These learning modules engage students in the topics discussed within our climate and energy policy SIM. They can be used in conjunction with your visit to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute or as stand alone lessons within your classroom.
Climate and Energy Policy Curriculum Map (Google Doc) (PDF)
Being a Senator (assigned roles) (Google Doc) (PDF)
Being a Senator (non-assigned roles) (Google Doc) (PDF)
Background Overview: Climate and Energy Policy (Google Doc) (PDF)
Vocabulary: Climate and Energy Policy (Google Doc) (PDF)
Climate Policy Proposals (Google Doc) (PDF)
Debate and Discussion: Climate and Energy Policy (Google Doc) (PDF)
Post-SIM Reflection: Climate and Energy Policy (Google Doc) (PDF)
Climate Policy Research (Google Doc) (PDF)
Contacting Your Elected Representatives (Google Doc) (PDF)
Negotiation: Finding Common Ground (Google Doc) (PDF)
Election Reform SIM:
These learning modules engage students in the topics discussed within our election reform SIM. They can be used in conjunction with your visit to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute or as stand alone lessons within your classroom.
Election Reform Curriculum Map (Google Doc) (PDF)
Being a Senator (assigned roles) (Google Doc) (PDF)
Being a Senator (non-assigned roles) (Google Doc) (PDF)
Background Overview United States Election Policy (Google Doc) (PDF)
Election Policy Reforms (Google Doc) (PDF)
Debate & Discussion: Election Reform (Google Doc) (PDF)
Post-SIM Reflection: Election Reform (Google Doc) (PDF)
Election Policy Research (Google Doc) (PDF)
Contacting Your Elected Representatives (Google Doc) (PDF)
Election Reform Vocabulary (Google Doc) (PDF)
Voting Rights in America Timeline Worksheet (Google Doc) (PDF)
Negotiation: Finding Common Ground (Google Doc) (PDF)
Technology Reform SIM:
These learning modules engage students in the topics discussed within our technology reform SIM. They can be used in conjunction with your visit to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute or as stand alone lessons in your classroom.
Technology Reform Curriculum Map (Google Doc) (PDF)
Being a Senator (assigned roles) (Google Doc) (PDF)
Being a Senator (non-assigned roles) (Google Doc) (PDF)
Background Overview: Artificial Intelligence (Google Doc) (PDF)
Background Overview: Data Privacy (Google Doc) (PDF)
Class Discussion: Manufacturing and International Relations (Google Doc) (PDF)
Vocabulary: Technology Reform (Google Doc) (PDF)
Post-SIM Reflection (Google Doc) (PDF)
Technology Policy Research (Google Doc) (PDF)
Contacting Your Elected Officials (Google Doc) (PDF)