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Over several days, learners communicate and defend an argument regarding environmental justice issues in Chester, PA. After discussing the issue and viewing a video about the location of several toxic waste facilities in Chester, they role-play proponents of a specific point of view in mixed and homogenous groups. Finally, they give presentations to showcase the viewpoint of their assigned role.

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debate, public speaking

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debate, role-play, ccss.ela-literacy.sl.11-12.1, science
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Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Video

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