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What shape do you think the Earth is? Why do you think that?
What shape do you think the Earth is? Why do you think that?
I can convince Finn that the Earth is a sphere.
I can convince Finn that the Earth is a sphere.
This means I will hear the arguments that suggest the Earth is flat.
This means I will hear the arguments that suggest the Earth is flat.
This means I will research responses to these arguments.
This means I will research responses to these arguments.
This means I will participate in a debate about the shape of the Earth.
This means I will participate in a debate about the shape of the Earth.
Finn thinks the Earth is flat! Here is why he thinks that:
Finn thinks the Earth is flat! Here is why he thinks that:
1. If the Earth were round, we would all just fall off the Earth. For example, find a spherical object (like a ball) and try to balance other objects on that object anywhere except the very top. They fall right off!
1. If the Earth were round, we would all just fall off the Earth. For example, find a spherical object (like a ball) and try to balance other objects on that object anywhere except the very top. They fall right off!
2. The moon landing was a hoax. Therefore, we have never actually observed the Earth from space.
2. The moon landing was a hoax. Therefore, we have never actually observed the Earth from space.
3. Some spherical-Earthers say the Mariana Trench is proof that the Earth is round. Actually, though, the Mariana Trench is a secret underground government facility where they are studying aliens.
3. Some spherical-Earthers say the Mariana Trench is proof that the Earth is round. Actually, though, the Mariana Trench is a secret underground government facility where they are studying aliens.
4. There are a lot of people who believe the Earth is flat, so it must be true!
4. There are a lot of people who believe the Earth is flat, so it must be true!
According to a recent survey, only 66% of millennials think the Earth is round.
According to another survey, there are about 52 million people in the U.S. that don't believe the Earth is round.
59 million people in the U.S. believe the Sun revolves around the Earth.
These ideas have been gaining popularity in the last couple years. Especially after the solar eclipse last year.
Many famous people also believe the Earth is flat including Kyrie Irving, Tila Tequila, B.o.B, Sherri Shepherd, Wilson Chandler, Draymond Green, Shaquille O'Neil, and more.
5. There is a lot of legitimate information out there about flat earth theory. Look at these very impressive websites:
5. There is a lot of legitimate information out there about flat earth theory. Look at these very impressive websites:
Morning Work Time
Morning Work Time
For morning work time, you will examine Finn's arguments that the Earth is flat. Choose at least one argument and write a response to that argument. Your response should include a claim, evidence to support that claim (including sources), and reasoning (an explanation). For example:
For morning work time, you will examine Finn's arguments that the Earth is flat. Choose at least one argument and write a response to that argument. Your response should include a claim, evidence to support that claim (including sources), and reasoning (an explanation). For example:
Finn says in argument 1 the Earth is flat because if it were spherical everything would fall off the sides and bottom of the Earth. My claim in that this isn't true, and that gravity pulls everything toward the center of the Earth (even things that are on the sides and bottom). According to this article (https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71857/why-dont-we-fall-earth ), gravity is a force that pulls all objects on Earth toward the center of Earth, keeping them from floating into space or "falling off." The more mass an object has, the larger force of gravity that object has to pull things toward its center. Therefore, large objects like planets have enough gravity to pull people, cars, buildings, and other objects toward their center - keeping them from falling off.
Enter your response in the question on Google Classroom.
Enter your response in the question on Google Classroom.
This afternoon, we will have a debate about the shape of the Earth. Finn will be arguing that the Earth is flat, and you will be arguing that the Earth is spherical. Each person will be expected to participate at least once in the discussion either via the chat in Zoom or verbally.
This afternoon, we will have a debate about the shape of the Earth. Finn will be arguing that the Earth is flat, and you will be arguing that the Earth is spherical. Each person will be expected to participate at least once in the discussion either via the chat in Zoom or verbally.
Plan to return at 1PM so Finn can beat you in a debate!
Plan to return at 1PM so Finn can beat you in a debate!
Debrief
Debrief
I can convince Finn that the Earth is a sphere.
I can convince Finn that the Earth is a sphere.
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