K–6Civic Lab
Youth Council
Participate in youth government
Maris
JorahBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 45–75 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Otis · Weber
- Materials needed
- Robert's Rules of Order (Newly Revised, Simplified)
- Hardcover Civic Notebook / Portfolio Binder
- Public Speaking Guide for Teens
Why this skill rocks
Have ideas to make your school or town better? Join the Youth Council and learn how to make your voice heard and create real changes for everyone!
2034Where this could take you
By the Olympics, you could be a youth leader helping organize big events, making sure everything runs smoothly for visitors and athletes alike.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Robert's Rules of Order (Newly Revised, Simplified)
RequiredYouth councils and public meetings run on parliamentary procedure. This simplified edition teaches you how motions, votes, and debate actually work so you can participate confidently instead of feeling lost.
Hardcover Civic Notebook / Portfolio Binder
RequiredEight weeks of meeting notes, your issue brief, petition drafts, and contact lists need a home. A professional-looking binder signals that you are serious when you walk into a council chamber.
Public Speaking Guide for Teens
Delivering a two-minute public comment that lands requires practice and structure. A teen-focused public speaking book gives you frameworks for organizing arguments and managing nerves before you step to the mic.