Middle School

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Sample Middle School Hearing Video
Judges' Orientation Video
Timer  Video

divide bThe Simulated Congressional Hearing provides students an opportunity to demonstrate their
knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles while providing teachers with an excellent means of
assessing student learning. The entire class, working in cooperative teams, prepares and presents statements
before a panel of community member judges acting as a congressional committee. Students then answer follow-up
questions posed by judges.

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Sample Score Sheet 
To download Sample Score Sheet  click here 

Class Summary Score Sheet
To download Class Summary Score Sheet  click here 

Scoring Guide
To download Scoring Guide  click here 

Scoring Criteria
To download Scoring Criteria  click here 

Local and State Level Congressional Hearing Questions
To download Example Hearings Questions  click heredivide b


National Invitational 2014

National Level Hearing Questions


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