A field trip to the Capitol District offers exciting learning experiences for students of all ages. In addition to tours of the State House, a field trip may include a visit to the Vermont History Museum, and/or participation in a ‘mock trial’ at the Vermont Supreme Court.
At the State House, students walk through one of the nation’s oldest and best preserved state capitols, learn about Vermont history and government, and can even observe Vermont’s legislature when it is in session. Students may be able to meet with their representatives, and even the Governor!
School tours focus on the idea of citizenship-- What does it mean to be a fully engaged and responsible citizen? How does voting and participating in the political process produce a responsive government? What is democracy, and how are all Vermonters represented at the State House? How do the three branches of government work, and how can students become actively engaged citizens themselves?
At the State House, students walk through one of the nation’s oldest and best preserved state capitols, learn about Vermont history and government, and can even observe Vermont’s legislature when it is in session. Students may be able to meet with their representatives, and even the Governor!
School tours focus on the idea of citizenship-- What does it mean to be a fully engaged and responsible citizen? How does voting and participating in the political process produce a responsive government? What is democracy, and how are all Vermonters represented at the State House? How do the three branches of government work, and how can students become actively engaged citizens themselves?
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