Representation
Lesson Plan
Knowing who represents you and what they represent are different things. In this lesson, students take a look at ways to examine their representatives.…
Overview
Knowing who represents you and what they represent are different things. In this lesson, students take a look at ways to examine their representatives. Students explore the various models of representation and factors their representatives consider when casting votes in Congress. Then students explore their legislators’ congressional voting records and determine how their representatives measure up.
Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Describe the delegate, trustee, and politico models of representation
- Evaluate factors that influence representatives’ voting records
- Identify students’ congressional representatives
- Analyze representatives’ voting records
- Consider the impact of diversity on lawmaking