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Students study public issues and become more aware of local issues.  For this economics instructional activity students are given some local controversial issues and several viewpoints to analyze.  They then research and review the topic with the class. 

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public speaking, sustainability, economics, politics

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economics, politics, public speaking, sustainability, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days

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