The Dirksen Center wants to help teachers teach better by giving them the opportunity to use technology to create, customize, and share online learning activities in their classrooms. The Center wants to help students learn more by bringing educational resources together in one place that provide new ways to learn about Congress interactively.

* Elections: Your Adventure in Politics *

Imagine you are a presidential candidate. Pick your party and create your platform. Then use all the tools available to beat your opponent in a whirlwind campaign for the highest office in the land. Go ahead, play Elections: Your Adventure in Politics: http://www.congressforkids.net\games\Elections_candidates\2_candidates.htm

Trivia: On what date did Congress pass the 19th Amendment?

A. June 14, 1919
B. June 2, 1919
C. June 24, 1919
D. June 4, 1919 [Answer: The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote was passed by Congress on June 4, 1919.]

*Find the answer in next month's issue.

Something to Think About

In Congress, on the whole, many incumbents win, causing some critics to say that we have a "permanent Congress." One solution is to limit the number of terms a legislator may serve. Is this a good idea? On the other hand, is it bad that many incumbents win? Discuss with your students or teacher.

Answer to October's Fun, Facts, and Trivia: http://www.webcommunicator.org/classroom%20resources/funfactstrivia_ans1007.htm

Do you have or know of an online activity you would like The Dirksen Congressional Center to feature on its new Web site for students -- Congress for Kids? The Center is currently seeking online activities that provide new ways to learn about Congress and the workings of the federal government interactively.

If you have questions or suggestions for online activities, contact Cindy Koeppel.