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Middle and high schoolers are walking into a world rife with strong political viewpoints and vocal opinions. Help to prepare them for controversial discussions with a lesson in which they choose, research, and learn more about a controversial topic. Individuals then create posters based on a model and write a balanced summary of the issue.
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Instructional Ideas
- Project the poster onto a whiteboard for the class to examine together
- Divide the class into groups and have them choose a controversial topic to research
- Expand the project; prompt individuals to find different ways their topic is represented in the news media
- For younger learners, focus on school policies or local legislature to keep the discussion from getting unwieldy
- Connect the lesson between social studies and language arts to address all standards
Classroom Considerations
- Establish a protocol for respectful discussion of controversial issues before beginning the project
Pros
- Incorporates discussion, writing, research, and presentation skills into one project-based lesson
- Allows learners to elaborate upon their opinions by encouraging them to support those opinions with evidence
Cons
- None