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Many hot button issues require deliberations, even in your classroom! Learners work in teams or as individuals to decide on a deliberation question to make into a Google site. They research the topics in depth, discuss both sides of the argument, and use factual resources before presenting the website.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include additional resources for researching the issue such as newspaper articles, interviews, and research studies
Classroom Considerations
- All learners need access to computers or a computer lab
- Requires everyone to sign up for a Google account
Pros
- Strengthens technology skills
- Challenges pupils to value both sides of an issue
Cons
- None