Coal-Fired Class Debate

Learning intentions

Students will:

• obtain and communicate supporting evidence for the best way to replace coal-fired power stations with better alternatives.
• decide whether debating is a good method for finding solutions.
• demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively to research and compile information on issues.
• demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively to communicate lessons from research through class-wide debate.
• communicate effectively in fair and considered class-wide discussion on issues.
• demonstrate ability to work independently to express personal opinions on the issue with thought and clarity (extension).