Virtual Classroom
Our Virtual Classroom materials support online learning. Tour Office staff can participate in remote sessions to assist in providing instruction. Please contact us at njstatehousetours@njleg.org or 609-847-3150 to schedule a virtual classroom visit. Also, check out our additional Teacher Resources.
Virtual Tour Presentations
Let our State House educators be your guide through one of the oldest capitols in the country. Using an interactive PowerPoint presentation, we’ll explore the State House’s history and architecture while introducing students to the legislative process, state symbols, how a bill becomes a law, and the citizen’s role in government. Both our K-2nd symbols tour and 3rd-12th State House Tour are offered as virtual programs.
Call 609-847-3150 or email njstatehousetours@njleg.org
to schedule your virtual presentation today!
Virtual Snapshots
Each Virtual Snapshot highlights content from a standard State House tour. They can be used individually or collectively to provide an overview of the State House and the legislative process. Click below the picture to open a PDF or PowerPoint file. Contact us if you would like to schedule a virtual question and answer session with a State House Tour Program facilitator.
Make-A-Law!
The Make-A-Law! program places students in the role of legislators debating a bill. This program serves audiences in grades 3-12, and contributes to New Jersey Cumulative Progress Indicators.
OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this program, students will:
- Understand that debate, negotiation, and compromise are central to the legislative process;
- Know the process by which a bill becomes a law in the State of New Jersey;
- Have a deeper understanding of the concept of representative democracy.
Publications
Publications reinforce tour education themes. In addition to readily accessible pdf documents, bulk hard copies can be mailed for distribution during on-site teaching days. Use the order form below.
A Student’s Guide to the Legislative Process
Students in grades 4-8 will enjoy this lively and simplified discussion of New Jersey’s legislative process. The organization of NJ’s government, qualifications for legislative service, legislative districts and citizen involvement also are addressed.
PDF
Pastimes and Trivia
Older students and adults can test their knowledge of NJ’s legislative process and the people, places and events that have shaped our state’s heritage.
(recommended for grades 10 and up)
PDF
Put the “We” in “We the People Poster”
Full-color, 18″ x 24″ motivational wall poster provides five ways to participate in the lawmaking process.
PDF
Virtual Meeting Backgrounds
The following backgrounds can be used in virtual meetings and classrooms. Download the full resolution image by clicking on the photo and set the image as your virtual background by uploading it to your preferred video conferencing app.
