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Instructor:
Title Of Activity:
Grade Level:

Government
Kermit Berge
Hot Water
12th

Objectives

Students will: 
1. Apply basic principles and strategies in debating water resource issues; 
2. Recognize the effectiveness of reason-based us. Emotion-based presentation

Standards Addressed

2-4-5-6

Note cards, copies of debate ballots

Time Requirement

Prep - 30 minutes
Activity - 2 50-minute class periods

Procedure/ Outline

Students will: 
1. Brainstorm a list of controversial water topics that are characterized by two opposing viewpoints; 
2. Conduct a debate on the issues decided upon

Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions

None

Assessment

Evaluate the debate

Other Comments

None