Agenda
1) Warmup/FQ- 10 min2) Introduce Project 25 min3)
Discussion/Prep Debate 25 min4) Practice Debate 40 min5) Exit Slip:
Answer Focus Question 5 min
Warm-up
Write the focus questionFocus Question (to be answered at the
end of class): What makes a strong argument? What tools can be used
to support an argument?Skip 3 lines to answer at the end of
class
Don't write the warm-up questionWarmup Question: What are some
of the challenges in fighting obesity in America? How can we
overcome those challenges?
Introduction to Project
In the next 5 weeks, you will work on a project in groups of 3-4
toa) conduct a science experiment and present a posterboardb)
Create a 20-minute lesson to teach the class about a science
topicc) Create a 20-minute presentation on advice related to
science for elementary students.d) Create a 10+ page children's
book related to science
Choose your groups and answer questions
Answer the questions on the back of the worksheet with your
group members. You will have 10 minutes to begin planning your
project
Debate Discussion
From Super-Size Me, the movie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z74og9HbTM
Other facts
More than half of the adult population is overweight or obese in
Los Angeles County. Statistics show that low-income areas in Los
Angeles are at higher risk for preventable diseases linked to
obesity, including, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and even
cancer.
-http://www.kcet.org/news/1st_and_spring/public-health/obesity-rising-in-los-angeles-county.html
Other Facts
More than 35 percent of students were overweight or obese in
2008, up from one-third in 2003. That's an average annual increase
of 0.33 percent, compared with 0.8 to 1.7 percent each year in
decades
prior.-http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/05/student-obesity-rate_n_1321789.html
Discussion
What are some things that can be done to fight the obesity
epidemic?
Today's practice debate is 20 points and will only be graded on
participation. Points will be taken off for students that are not
respectful of others.
Topics
Government SHOULD stop fast food restaurants from opening in
high-obesity areas.Group 1
vs.
Government should NOT stop fast food restaurants from opening in
high-obesity areasGroup 3
Topics
Schools should BAN junk food and vending machinesGroup
4vsSchools should NOT ban junk food and vending machinesGroup 6
Group 1 Group 2
1. Opening Statement
3. Argument Round 1
6. Rebuttal
8. Rebuttal 9. Argument Round 2
12. Closing Statement
2. Opening Statement
4. Rebuttal5. Argument Round 1
7. Argument Round 2
10. Rebuttal11. Closing Statement
Rules
Rules:1) No attacks or offensive remarks 2) Arguments must be on
the topic3) Only one person will speak at a time
Consequences:1) 1st offense: removed from the activity2) 2nd
offense: textbook homework assignment
As you observe the debates...
Complete the worksheet on the back
Discussion
What do you think made a strong argument? What did certain
groups or individuals do to make their argument more
persuasive?
Answer your focus question in your notebook.
Exit Slip
Mr. Lee will dismiss groups with students that have all answered
the focus question
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