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Classroom Debate

Grade Level:: 6
Subject:: Language Arts
Topic:: Verbal/Linguistic Learner Activity-Climate Change Debate
Objective:: Students should be able to effectively analyze information provided, seek information through other sources, and form educated opinions on topics presented. They should be able to proficiently compose their own arguments and defend their stance. They will learn to utilize technology via the use of laptops and smartphones.
Other Information:: TED Talk that will be concentrated: James Hansen: Why I Must Speak Out About Climate Change
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Reflection:: In conclusion to this assignment, students will have a firm understanding of climate change and a general understanding of debate etiquette. They will know how to conduct themselves properly in a debate setting and how to gather their own information and independently form their own stances. This assignment will be applicable to the real world.
Prep:: Students will be showed a short PowerPoint presentation that will introduce them to the issue of climate change. They will then be showed the TedTalk on climate change.
Materials:: TED Talk:
James Hansen: Why I Must Speak Out About Climate Change
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Classroom Debate