Jump Into the 2025 General Assembly Session!

Ready to engage your students with Virginia's legislative process? We're excited to share two classroom-tested resources that will help bring Virginia government and politics to life for your learners.

🎯 Featured Resources

General Assembly WebQuest

Get your students exploring VPAP.org with this interactive guide to Virginia's legislative process. Through guided discovery, students will:

• Find their legislative districts and representatives

• Explore current demographic trends in the General Assembly

• Learn how to effectively engage with their legislators

State of the Commonwealth Analysis Guide

Help your students think critically about Governor Youngkin's 2025 agenda with this structured analysis worksheet. Students will:

• Track specific policy proposals and their details

• Analyze bipartisan support for initiatives

• Develop evidence-based arguments about the governor's priorities

✨ Special Thanks

Both resources were created by Renee Serrao, an award-winning government teacher at Cosby High School in Chesterfield County and a valued member of VPAP's Civics Navigator Panel of Advisors. These activities have been time-tested in her classroom and are designed to foster meaningful civic learning.

💡 Quick Teaching Tips

Start with the WebQuest to help students get comfortable with VPAP's tools, then use the State of the Commonwealth analysis to dive deeper into specific policy discussions. This combination helps students connect the legislative process to real policy debates.

🤒 With seasonal illnesses making the rounds, these self-contained activities can work perfectly for substitute teacher plans. Each includes clear instructions that guide students through active learning about Virginia government.

🔍 Looking for More?

Remember to explore our growing library of digital resources for teaching Virginia civics. From interactive notebooks to data visualizations, we’ve got you covered.

Coming Soon: Stay tuned for our enhanced bill tracking platform that will make following legislation even easier!