12.Who Represents You in Government?

Brainstorm a Climate Change Message

Lesson 12 Teacher Slideshow

Climate Change Art and Emotions

  • With a partner, share one of the images you chose and describe an emotion that it evoked and why.

  • Fear, Pride, Responsibility, Hope or Love

  • Each image you select should evoke a different emotion.

  • Share your 3 Google slides with images and responses with the teacher.


Lesson

Which legislators represent you in national and state government?

  • For national legislators (U.S. Senators and Representatives)

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/map

You should find two California senators and one representative for your county area on this site.

  • For California legislators (Assembly Members and State Senators)

http://www.legislature.ca.gov/your_legislator.html

You should find one state senator and one state assembly member for your county / local area on this site.

Exploration

With a partner, explore the Gov't Trading Cards for national and state legislators in your area (San Mateo County).

Choose a legislator who represents you and fill out out a form with information about their position on climate change. Legislator Position Climate Change Worksheet

Challenge

Brainstorm Your Climate Message to a Legislator using the Legislator Position Climate Change Worksheet (Make a copy).

Challenge