GLLO is a dynamic two-day, hands-on legislative experience for teens!
“SSI is perfect for high schoolers. It combines learning with actual involvement! I will never forget it, I have never learned so much!”
Tristan W. – Onsite Student
This is a two day leadership experience that combines a state legislature simulation with foundational worldview teaching. Students will participate as state representatives as they study real bills from the Michigan Legislature, debate in a committee meeting, and present their final arguments and vote on their bills in a Legislative Session. Students gain hands-on knowledge of how the legislative system works, as well as building their communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Through this fun and competitive learning experience, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative process and many of the issues facing our communities today.
Students will work in teams and will be assigned two bills: one to support and one to oppose. Throughout the program, teams will meet to discuss the bills strengths and weaknesses, develop arguments, and strategies for how to get their bill passed. During Day 1 of the program, students will hold a committee meeting, where outside lobbyists and Committee Chairs will come to provide additional perspectives on their bills. The capstone of the program is the Legislative Session: students will give speeches at the Capitol Building before a live vote to adopt their bill!
Through teaching, discussion, and practical experiences, students will be encouraged to live out their convictions with boldness and grace as Ambassadors for Christ.