ProCon.org
Pro Con: Drinking Age
Pro and Con argument lesson on the appropriate drinking age. Students can read background information, pro/con text, view videos on the topic, and explore links to related resources.
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Cell Phones: Are Cell Phones Safe?
Website explores the pro con argument of the safety and risks associated with cell phone use.
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Should Performance Enhancing Drugs Be Accepted in Sports?
Website dedicated to controversial issues explores the topic of performance enhancing drugs and asks whether they should be accepted in sports.
Other
Tonya Skinner: Workplace Ethics Making Informed Decisions
A lesson plan for teachers on workplace ethics. This is a good site for information on the topic.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Democracy for Kids: Be Informed
Scholastic offers a series of printable panels and classroom activities which focus on how to stay informed and abreast of political issues. Each piece is provided in PDF format.
Other
Dover Adult Learning Center: Pick Your Candidate [Pdf]
This document from the Dover Adult Learning Center is a nice resource for any beginners in the political decision-making process. Provides links to material to help decipher ads, candidate speeches, rhetorical tricks, campaign issues,...