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The Great Planetary Debate Lesson PlanThe Great Planetary Debate Lesson Plan
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The Great Planetary Debate

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Pupils' are given a research sheet to complete in small groups. They are to select a planet or moon to research using the Internet. With this research and their completed form, each group defends their planet or moon in a debate convincing other students that their planet or moon is the most interesting place to visit. Pupils vote at the end of each debate.

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debate, public speaking, the solar system, the universe, rebuttals

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debate, rebuttal, solar system, universe, science
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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Research
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Creative Commons
BY-NC-SA: 3.0
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