2.  Become more informed about the U.S. Senate  A great introduction to Political Science courses in college  Meet other high school leaders from the Greater Baltimore area  Looks great on your resume!

3.  Tell us what YOU know about the Senate  Can you name any Senators?  Have you taken any introductory classes to government?  Do you just want to learn more about the Senate? (Then you're in the right place.)

4.  Take part in a live, mock role play of the U.S. Senate  Portray a United States Senator  Introduce legislation as your Senator  Participate in Floor Sessions and debates  Engage in Committee Meetings  Learn how to research a bill

5.  Senate Debate over Debt Ceilinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI RR-sMUghY (0:00-3:00)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI RR-sMUghY  How to Introduce Legislation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm8APC gYpmw (0:00-3:10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm8APC gYpmw  Debating the Assault Weapons Ban in Judiciary Committee http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYI3ME hegvQ (0:00-3:00) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYI3ME hegvQ

6.  Visit http://blogs.goucher.edu/modelsenate/to download the registration form and waiver  Contact your high school government or Social Studies teacher to get your classmates involved Questions? Contact Nina Kasniunas Assistant Professor - Goucher College Department of Political Science 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd Baltimore, MD 21204 nina.kasniunas@goucher.edu