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advocacy
(noun)
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Definition

Action done in support of a cause, policy, or candidate.

Synonyms

championship, backing, defense

Antonyms

opponent, antagonist

Use In A Sentence

After years of advocacy, the students successfully pushed the school district to transition to electric buses.

proposal
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Definition

A suggested course of action put forward for consideration.

Use In A Sentence

A group of students persisted until the commissioners recommended their zoning proposal to allow for wind turbines.

resolution
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A formal statement by a legislative body adopted as their opinion or intent.

Use In A Sentence

The students successfully advocated for their school board to adopt a clean energy resolution, setting a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030.

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Climate Action: Civic Action

Driving Question: What actions will make a difference in your community?

Climate change is a global problem, but it impacts communities in different ways. Use what you’ve learned about the issue to think about how you can address climate challenges where you live.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Evaluate climate action campaigns.
  2. Create a plan for civic action.
STEP 1

Opener: Civic Action

Teaching Tools

To teach this lesson step, refer to page 2 of Lesson 5.4 Teaching Guide Locked .

STEP 2

Student Action Case Study

Teaching Tools

To teach this lesson step, refer to page 2 of Lesson 5.4 Teaching Guide Locked .

Comics in the classroom? Check out our Graphic Biographies Lesson Plan External link for guidance on using Graphic Biographies.

STEP 3

Civic Action Investigation

Teaching Tools

To teach this lesson step, refer to page 4 of Lesson 5.4 Teaching Guide Locked .

Our Assessment Guide External link shares our approach to assessments of all kinds – check it out!

This blog post External link highlights the Climate Project approach to taking informed action.

STEP 4

Closer: Civic Action

Teaching Tools

To teach this lesson step, refer to page 8 of Lesson 5.4 Teaching Guide Locked .

Our Openers and Closers Guide External link will provide more information about these short, but important, activities at the beginning and end of each lesson.