Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues http://procon.org For Socratic Discussion and Persuasive/Argumentative Writing
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http://www.procon.org/how-elementary-middle-schools-are-using-procon.php
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Supports PPS Social Studies Standards Strand VIII Global Connections through Time:
6.VIII.2 Demonstrate understanding of universal human rights and conflicts and issues related to human rights.
7.VIII.2 Explore causes, consequences, and possible solutions to persistent, contemporary, and emerging global issues, such as economic development and environmental quality
8.VIII.1 Describe and explain relationships and tensions between national sovereignty and global interests, such as the welfare of people.
Grade level examples of Topics, Questions and Resources |
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Grades 6-8 General interest topic CELL PHONES: Are cell phones safe? Good teaching models for grades 6-8 Topic support includes: Overview, background, pro/con supports, facts, imagery/video |
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Grade 8 IMMIGRATION & GLOBALIZATION: What are the solutions to illegal immigration in America? Overview, background information, solutions, top ten pros/cons, facts, historical timeline |
http://immigration.procon.org/ (Pros/Cons by categories: economics, terrorism, the border, and much more) http://immigration.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=000810 (How are illegal immigration and globalization related?) http://immigration.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000842 (Top ten pros & cons)
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Grade 7 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY VS. FOSSIL FUELS: Can alternative energy effectively replace fossil fuels? Overview, background information, solutions, definitions, top ten pros/cons, facts, historical timeline |
http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/ (Pros/Cons by categories, including impact on global warming and much more) |
Grade 6 RIGHT TO HEALTHCARE: Should all Americans have the right (be entitled) to health care? Organization is student friendly Topic support includes: Overview, background, pro/con supports, facts, imagery/video |
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FILE IMB TEACHING ABOUT CONTROVERSIALSENSITIVE ISSUES MUSIC ART LITERATURE
HANDLING CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES IN THE CLASSROOM TEACHER ARE ADVISED
HANDOUT OF SAMPLE CONTROVERSIAL PROMPT NOTE THIS ACTIVITY PRESUMES
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