Teachers and Students
Getting Started
Nothing is more important to the future of our nation than the education America’s young people. Good education works best when administered at the local level, and I am committed to removing Federal red tape so that Utah’s educators can address the local needs of their schools and communities.
The Senate Historical Office can also assist teachers in preparing information for students, in organizing and researching lesson plans, and with other educational concerns. Feel free to submit questions to historian@sec.senate.gov.
The United States Capitol Historical Society also has a number of resources for teachers about the Capitol and U.S. Congress: full programs and lesson plans can be obtained by emailing the Capitol Historical Society at uschs@uschs.org, or by calling (202)543-8919.
Educational Materials
- Coloring Book from the United States Capitol Historical Society - A small coloring book provided courtesy of the United States Capitol Historical Society. A print version of the coloring book is available from the USCHS website. Capitol Coloring Book.pdf (1.8 MBs)
Useful Websites for Teachers and Students
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Senate History Website
Provides an overview of the United States Senate, from it's inception to today. -
The History of the Capitol
Graphics, video, and text on the construction phases of the United States Capitol building. -
Congressional Hearings Online
Current and archived Congressional Hearings available for free online. -
United States Capitol Historical Society
Lesson plans, pagent programs, and historical information for educators.