Padlets (to only be used with permission from Mr. Webber or Mrs. T)
homework issue:
https://padlet.com/winklerj5/the-great-homework-debate-30t2utwgvasamtz3
Many different issues:
https://padlet.com/tina_whalen/argument-and-advocacy-resources-lxh7p4oy2tozo34b
Animals, plastics, sports, everest, trampolines, plastic straws
https://padlet.com/karnold022/argument-and-advocacy-resources-wz8t85ox53n797kx
activism:
https://padlet.com/LiteracyDocent/student-activism-w6c3gha5rcrfvan1
Prior Resources:
On Demand Choices
Choose ONE issue to research and write on...
1) Trampolines:
2) Competitive Sports in schools
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna4556235
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/sports-pressure.html
3) Should cellphones be allowed in school?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/01/02/should-schools-ban-cellphones/72012262007/
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/learning/should-schools-ban-cellphones.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjKGq3zgLeE
4) Should recess be eliminated in school?
https://mpaprof.org/recess-at-the-elementary-level/
https://time.com/4982061/recess-benefits-research-debate/
https://maineea.org/pressreleases/mea-pushes-for-recess-mandate/
5) Shark Debate:
https://padlet.com/webbers/breakout-link/ldoNv8bnrBga2JXV-8wOpvYg2ZmBz6AYo
6) Zoo Debate:
https://portlandebbl.weebly.com/uploads/8/3/1/2/83128944/zoos_ts_2_article_1.pdf
https://www.teenink.com/opinion/environment/article/18073/The-Modern-Zoo/
https://www.teenink.com/opinion/environment/article/54624/Not-All-Zoos-Are-Inhumane/
https://medium.com/@ashleynicholechilton31/zoos-are-prisons-for-animals-9d58b2a176ee
https://www.petakids.com/save-animals/real-animal-sanctuary-or-zoo/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/are-there-animal-care-problems-at-national-zoo/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQDYxTCIVRE
These are all your choices for the on-demand....Stop here.
Should chocolate milk be served in schools?
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1azx5y5Ga714mAP7FdyxDu3gVRBFv4TFs?usp=sharing
https://www.aicr.org/resources/blog/chocolate-milk-for-kids-healthy-or-not/
Should recess be eliminated in school?
https://mpaprof.org/recess-at-the-elementary-level/
https://time.com/4982061/recess-benefits-research-debate/
https://maineea.org/pressreleases/mea-pushes-for-recess-mandate/
Should homework be banned?
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/26/learning/should-we-get-rid-of-homework.html
https://time.com/4740297/homework-should-be-banned-from-schools/
Do pitbulls make good pets?
https://www.webmd.com/pets/dogs/features/pit-bulls-safety
https://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/american-pit-bull-terrier
Should schools require uniforms?
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/school-uniforms/
https://news.osu.edu/school-uniforms-dont-improve-child-behavior-study-finds/
Other possible issues:
Should teachers give rewards for learning?
Are school uniforms a good thing?
Should middle school & high school start later in the day?
Do cats or dogs make better pets?
Should pets be allowed in school?
Should there be all year round school?
Is space exploration worth the money we spend on it?
Should "all boys" or "all girls" schools be allowed?
Should sports teams be allowed to use Native American names?
Should kids in high school have to volunteer in order to graduate?