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Milk: It does a body good ... or does it? Using the provided website, scholars sort through information to answer the question. They review a chart demonstrating lactose intolerance by ethnicity and region, and they also compare the calcium content in select foods. Additionally, they watch a video about whether milk is healthy for human consumption.
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Instructional Ideas
- Prior to the debate, have pupils draft outlines of their arguments with supporting evidence
- Provide examples of milk mustache advertisements and have small groups discuss their efficacy as marketing strategies
Classroom Considerations
- Time needed to explore the website and conduct thorough research may vary
- Individuals may require headphones to watch a video about the debate topic
Pros
- Separates pros and cons by category to help learners easily locate the information they need to build their arguments
- An interesting Did You Know? section contains fascinating facts to help pique students' interest about the topic
Cons
- None