In this lesson that connects the historical past with the modern day, students will learn about the history of U.S. responses to climate change; the Green New Deal; Trump, Biden, Jorgensen, and Hawkins' positions on implementing a climate crisis policy, and more. Using a provided reading, 2 quote sheets, and a suggested website, students will weigh the evidence themselves and form a concise and well-constructed argument on the whether the U.S. should adopt a policy that tackles the climate emerg