Grade 6-8, 9-12
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The Great (Economic) Debate Model: Teaching Students How To Engage In Debate

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: cfitzthum Fitzthum
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Objective

In this webinar teachers will be able to:

  • Learn about and analyze a debate model that can be integrated immediately into their classrooms.
  • Teachers will brainstorm and discuss possible economic debate topics to bring into their classroom.

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Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

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Description

Join us to discuss current economic debate topics that can be integrated in your 6-12 social studies classrooms…….today! Participants will be able to analyze current debate topics and integrate them into their classrooms by evaluating a class debate model.

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