2011-2012+Debate+Topics

== Topic 13 - Khan Academy: Why is the idea of Khan Academy POLEMIC? Flipped Learning? Be prepared for a live discussion with our friends at Franklin Elementary School. In preparation for the event, please watch at least ONE of Mr. Khan's videos at this link: []== If you would like to watch the [|60 Minute News Segment] again. This [|link] will TRANSPORT us to the live conversation at 11:15 on Thursday, May 3rd.

** Topic 12 - [|PARENTS] **[|:] [|How do you feel that TECHNOLOGY has impacted your student's learning this year]? All year we have actively participated in the critical thinking activity we have termed The Great Debate...and now we look forward to hearing your opinion.

** Topic 11 - The Great Debate...Close to Home Template** (EACH group member will need to retrieve and name their own template firstnamelastinitial - Manning.)

**Topic 10** - In your opinion, are anti-smoking ads effective?


 * Topic 9 ** - In your opinion, what is the most important invention?

**Topic 8** - Should the United States switch to the Metric System from the Imperial System?

**Topic 7** -  @Has technology augmented, or in other words, helped you to improve your writing beyond simple spell-check and data processing? If so, in what ways and why?

 **Topic 6 -** **Bullying - what is it and what will YOU do when YOU are a BYSTANDER?** As we read Mockingbird by Katherine Erskine, please think about the roles we each play in daily life.

** Topic 5 - What makes a great teacher…a teacher that makes a difference?**

** Topic 4 - Occupy Wall Street... Inquiry Circles**

** Topic 3 - Should schools require school uniforms?** Advanced students will write two well-developed paragraphs that substantiate two distinct points of view.

** Topic 2 - Should students be taught cursive in school?** Advanced students will write two well-developed paragraphs that substantiate two distinct points of view.

 **Topic 1 -** **Should students receive or expect money for good grades ?** We will be elaborating a written and verbal response for the Voice Thread.