Educator Resources

Print-based Activity Books and Materials

Publications for you to print and take with you on the go! Click on any of the Publication item titles to open the PDF. You will need Adobe Reader to open the PDFs. To order publications click here.

Activity Book

The Virginia House of Delegates Activity Book has been developed for 4th and 5th graders who are being introduced to Virginia studies. The Activity Book includes Virginia history and government, emblems and symbols, a word search and crossword puzzle, and many more activities that will teach and engage students. A resource page that lists the Virginia Standards of Learning covered in the book is also included. Answer page is included.

Coloring Book

The Virginia House of Delegates Coloring Book is geared toward Kindergarten- 3rd graders who are being introduced to Virginia studies. The coloring book includes Virginia history, emblems and symbols, and Virginia born Presidents. A resource page that lists the Virginia Standards of Learning covered in the book is also included.

Virginia Emblems of the Commonwealth

A 12" x18" poster that contains pictures of the state emblems and the year that each emblem was adopted.

Visit Follow-Up Activity

This fill-in-the-blank exercise is a great way to follow-up with students after the Chamber Presentation. An answer sheet for teachers is included.

Web-based Resources

A First Step

An information and activities website for pre-school and kindergarten students. (Produced by the Senate Clerk's Office)

Your Key to the Virginia General Assembly

An information and activities website for students in grades 1-3 (Produced by the Senate Clerk's Office).

A Look at the Virginia General Assembly

An information and activities website for students in grades 4-5. (Produced by the Senate Clerk's Office)

Your Path to the Virginia General Assembly

An information and activities website for students in grades 6-8. (Produced by the Senate Clerk's Office)

Your Guide to the Virginia General Assembly

A website produced for students in grades 9-12 and adult constituents. (Produced by the Senate Clerk's Office)

Virginia Government in Brief

A website provides a short and concise description of Virginia's government from the local level to the state level. (Produced by the Senate Clerk's Office)

Senate Chamber Presentation Program

An overview to an interactive visit opportunity in which students are guided through the legislative process of identifying a problem and recommending solutions through debate, consensus building, and compromise. (Produced by the Senate Clerk's Office)

Puzzles and Games

Board Game

How a Bill Becomes a Law.

Find the Capitals

Find the Capitals in this word scramble.

Famous Virginians Crossword

Can you name the Famous Virginians in this Crossword Puzzle?

General Assembly Word Sleuth

Find words related to the General Assembly in this word scramble.

Virginia Presidents Jumble

Find the Virginia Presidents in this word jumble.

Legislative Activities

Board Game

How a Bill Becomes a Law.

Campaign Button

Create a campaign button for yourself using this template.

Civics IQ Test

The Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that is dedicated to promoting an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy in the United States and other countries.

Virginia General Assembly and Legislative Process by the Numbers

Learn about the legislative process by the numbers. (answer key)

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