

At a Glance
Language
English — USSubject
- Advisory
- English & Language Arts
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12- Human & Civil Rights
- Democracy & Civic Engagement
Overview
About This Mini-Lesson
In April 2023, three state lawmakers in Tennessee and Montana were excluded from legislative sessions or expelled outright on the grounds that they violated rules of decorum. This mini-lesson includes an optional opening activity that helps students consider how to discuss politics in non-polarizing ways, helps students learn about the events leading up to the sanctioning of the Tennessee and Montana representatives, and raises questions around the use of rules around decorum to censure the legislators. Each activity can be used on its own or taught in any combination best suited to your students.
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