Tennessee Civics & You

This story initially appeared within the Summer 25 print version of the Tennessee State Museum Quarterly Newsletter.

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Just in time to commemorate America 250, get able to carry Tennessee’s authorities to life with “Tennessee Civics and You,” an thrilling new touring trunk created by the Tennessee State Museum. Designed to interact college students in hands-on, interactive actions, this trunk presents an immersive exploration of the state’s authorities, the function of a structure, and the system of checks and balances.

“Tennessee Civics and You” supplies a singular alternative for college students to step into the roles of lawmakers, judges, and residents via a mock authorities. By debating and passing payments, planning one of the simplest ways to implement a brand new regulation, and decoding the regulation in “court,” college students achieve firsthand expertise of how Tennessee’s authorities operates and the way the structure shapes their rights and duties.

The trunk is full of participating supplies, together with:

• Curated Primary Sources and Activity Materials

• Judges Robes and Gavel

• Voting Paddles and Veto Stamp

• Banner-sized Images

• And More!

Designed to align with instructional requirements, these classes promote important pondering, collaboration, and civic engagement whereas making studying enjoyable and accessible for all college students. Whether your class is investigating the construction of Tennessee’s authorities or debating real-world points, this trunk supplies a dynamic strategy to discover the foundations of democracy.

“Tennessee Civics and You” is obtainable for educators throughout the state to carry historical past instantly into your classroom! Request your touring trunk and encourage the following era of engaged residents.

Reservations open in August 2025 for the Spring 2026 semester.

For extra info and to order a trunk, go to: