This resource is an inquiry based project that includes a driving question, grabber, class prep, classroom activity, and rubric. This resource is mainly for grades 7 and 8.

This is 3-part lesson on the topic of downloading music. The first part is a station rotation blended learning, followed by a second lesson which uses a flipped approach, and the third lesson is an online debate where students debate the motion "should downloading music be illegal?". Students will debate in a public platform where they will be engaging members of the public on the issue, and hence, aspects of digital citizenship and responsibility is implicitly embedded in classroom discussions and materials. 

An investigation into the difference between street art / graffiti / vandalism, the reason people execute these types of unsanctioned markings, and whether or not the viewpoints and the markings themselves are legitimate forms of expression. Students will also propose solutions to dealing with unsanctioned public marking based on their standpoint of whether or not it is legitimate.

This course helps in developing skills as science communicators through projects and analysis of theoretical principles. Case studies explore the emergence of popular science communication over the past two centuries and consider the relationships among authors, audiences and media. Project topics are identified early in the term and students work with MIT Museum staff. Projects may include physical exhibits, practical demonstrations, or scripts for public programs.

Students will learn about the water cycle, watersheds, and point and non-point source pollution. Students will then apply this knowledge to take a position in the debate about the proposed development at Hawn's Bridge Peninsula at Raystown Lake and write a letter to the editor expressing their opinion.

Students will learn about the water cycle, watersheds, and point and non-point source pollution. Students will then apply this knowledge to take a position in the debate about the proposed development at Hawn's Bridge Peninsula at Raystown Lake and write a letter to the editor expressing their opinion.

A sample value debate in the IPDA formatResolved: Chromebooks are better college laptops than MacBooks

 In this problem-based learning module, students will research the benefits/disadvantages of moving to a year-round school calendar vs the traditional 9-month school calendar. For their final product they will create an argumentative essay and communicate their findings through a video report (like a nightly news story, etc) and/or participate in a classroom debate over the topic.

This PBL is focused on students learning how to make inferences/conclusions about the main points in the article. It's also an engaging activity that teaches the students to be prepared, focused, and ready to learn.

This document addresses the societal norms of gender within an educational institution. In order to explore this topic, we have created an outline of a real-world example in which the question of both genders playing a certain sport is addressed.

Students will watch clips from CNN's Soundtracks to identify historic details of NASA's Apollo program. Students will then identify poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron's critical view of the Apollo program through his song, "Whitey On The Moon" and participate in a structured academic controversy activity to debate the controversy of the program.

Students will debate whether they think making English our national language will solve problems that arise from a language divide in our country or whether it will create new problems.

Students will be debating on the topic of whether the United States should allow Syrian Refugees into the countries or not. This is a week long unit that incorporates all subjects into it.

Traditionally, American presidents have supported free trade--or at least less restricted trade. But the new administration has invoked tariffs and possible renegotiation of longstanding trade agreements. Academic economists are all but unanimous on the benefits of free trade, but a few dissenters say free traders live in a fantasy land, ignoring economic reality. In this debate, Dr. Michael Hudson of University of Missouri Kansas City and Peking University and Dr. Farhad Rassekh of the University of Hartford debate whether the US should pursue a policy of free trade or protectionism.

How social media effects daily life, positively or negatively. Practicing the ability to argue whether banning technology on a university/college campus would a good or bad and the effect it would have on students, professors, and associated businesses.

This article discusses the controversies surrounding North Pole exploration that began in the early 1900s and continue to be debated today.

Standards addressed:
Indiana USG.5.7 - Explain how citizens in the United States particpate in public elections as voters and supporters of candidates for public office.

After watching the debate, defend a stance (Hillary, Trump, or Tie). Students are assigned a random point of view which allows them to explore ideas/opinions outside of their own.