Take a stand! : classroom activities that explore philosophical arguments that matter to teens / Sharon Kaye.
""Take a Stand!" (grades 9-12) helps teens develop critical thinking skills by examining debates on issues directly relevant to their lives (that you won't find in most classroom materials)"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781646320691
- ISBN: 1646320697
- Physical Description: 132 pages; 28 cm
- Publisher: Waco, TX : Prufrock Press Inc., 2020.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Are video games a waste of time? / Rachel C. Lee -- Is it rude to text in class? / Eric Johnston -- Should parents limit kids' screen time? / Rachel C. Lee -- Should teachers be replaced with technology? / Maria Genova -- What is the meaning of life? / Oliver Golias -- Is seeking happiness more important than making money? / Rachel C. Lee -- Are prescription drugs a true path to wellness? / OliverGolias -- Should young people be allowed to choose their own religion? / Rachel C. Lee -- What is the purpose of friendship? / Dominic Fasano and Eric Johnston -- Is it wrong to be selfish? / Tristan Hansen -- Is it wrong to eat meat? / Maria Genova -- What do people owe to the environment? / Oliver Golias -- What is gender? / Celeste Johnson -- Is monogamy necessary? / Autumn Franz -- Is pornography immoral? / Celeste Johnson -- When is a person ready to have sex? / Tommy Kegle. |
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Take a Stand! : Classroom Activities That Explore Philosophical Arguments That Matter to Teens
Take a Stand!(grades 9-12) helps teens develop critical thinking skills by examining debates on issues directly relevant to their lives (that you won't find in most classroom materials). Each chapter: Covers an important topic relating to electronics, sex, mental health, and relationships. Presents a question for debate, such as "Should kids choose their own religion?" and "Is it possibleto love more than one person?" Shows how each issue might arise in an ordinary teen conversation. Presents and explores two or more opposed answers to philosophical debates. Encourages high school students to develop their own positions while learning to appreciate other perspectives. Throughout the book, the chapter contributors--all current or recent teens themselves--highlight key definitions, quote compelling sources, and diagram the central arguments. Each chapter includes discussion questions to guide arguments, as well as helpful sidebars and illustrations to increase comprehension. Perfect for inspiring classroom discussion of topics that matter to today's teens.