CURRICULUM
Girls Lobby curriculum teaches civics by doing. From speaking at hearings to publishing op-eds, girls will learn the ins-and-out of the Utah Legislature.
During our 2021 Legislative Program, we will be using a revised, shorter (8 week!) curriculum. Girls will have the option of meeting on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening from 7-8pm. Our Program will run from late January to mid-March. COVID-19 permitting, we hope to bring participants to the Capitol during the Legislative Session so that they can experience the Legislature themselves!
We have also expanded our curriculum to include a new Local Politics and Grassroots course. This curriculum focuses on how participants can engage with their local government, providing instruction on topics like how to testify in a town hall meeting, how to plan a social media campaign, and how to execute an effective protest.
State Curriculum
Week 1: The Legislative Process
Week 2: Tracking Bills in the Utah Legislature
Week 3: Committee Hearings & Floor Debate
Week 4: Public Speaking & Meeting with Legislators
Week 5: Opinion Editorials & Policy Briefs
Week 6: On the Hill
Week 7: Beyond the Legislature
Week 8: Closing Social
Local/Grassroots Curriculum
Week 1: Basics of Local Government
Week 2: City Meetings and Policy Tracking
Week 3: Speaking at City/Town Hall Meetings
Week 4: Getting Your Local Government's Attention
Week 5: Getting Your Local Government's Attention Pt. 2
Week 6: Running an Effective Grassroots Campaign
Week 7: Engaging with Your State Government through Grassroots
Week 8: Closing Social