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Filter young teenagers' opinions and perspectives with a classic fishbowl discussion. Given any topic relevant to your curriculum, a group of class members engage in discussion for their peers to observe.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Apply to a novel unit or when discussing current issues in social studies
- Use the technique with the whole class or in several small groups
- Model the discussion strategy before assigning it to class members
Classroom Considerations
- Instructions may be similar to the way classes conduct Socratic seminars
- Requires enough space in the classroom to set up two circles of chairs or desks
Pros
- Versatile for any subject or class
- Provides a step-by-step procedure guide
Cons
- None