The Great Debate
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In this week's activities, students go head to head in one of the greatest debates of all time! My students will challenge each other in a scientific debate on space exploration. After watching a series of space exploration achievements and challenges, my students had to choose to support space exploration or challenge its effects on the nation.
Students used their own thoughts to create an opinion paper on the topic. Afterwards, I had them research the topic using NASA's website and other great resources. They were to find scientific evidence to support their opinions. After researching the topic, students were required to write a speech using the new found evidence that supported their claim. Once students finished writing, I placed them in a head to head match to convince the class that their claim is the best option for America.
Once all the students had a chance to persuade the class, I took a class poll on the matter. As a result, most students chose to do away with the space exploration claiming there is too high a risk.
Students enjoyed the competitive drive these lessons gave them. They truly put all of their effort into this work and were able to discuss some highlights in space history.
Students used their own thoughts to create an opinion paper on the topic. Afterwards, I had them research the topic using NASA's website and other great resources. They were to find scientific evidence to support their opinions. After researching the topic, students were required to write a speech using the new found evidence that supported their claim. Once students finished writing, I placed them in a head to head match to convince the class that their claim is the best option for America.
Once all the students had a chance to persuade the class, I took a class poll on the matter. As a result, most students chose to do away with the space exploration claiming there is too high a risk.
Students enjoyed the competitive drive these lessons gave them. They truly put all of their effort into this work and were able to discuss some highlights in space history.