1/3 and 1/3 and 1/3

First 1/3 of class -- find a political cartoon on Cagle.com about a major news story that makes sense to you.  (open up google doc.  import cartoon image and link -- share doc with me)

Second 1/3 of class -- do a little research on the topic the cartoon is about.  Make sure you are able to give us some background on the issue, why it's making news, why we should be paying attention. In your google doc write a 1 paragraph description of the news event and a 1 paragraph explanation of the cartoon.

Third 1/3 of class -- we'll present your findings.

SIt with your groups...each group can have 1 computer.

Steroids

TEAM A	TEAM B
Ryan Madden	Patrick
Thomas	Ryan Murrey
Will Rosen	Drew

Video Games

TEAM A	TEAM B
Andrew	Brian
Jackson	Alex W
Rhea	Tim

Drinking Age

TEAM A	TEAM B
Carson	Rory
Angela	Harrison
Will W.	Jeannie
Ryan C	Nick

Steroids

TEAM A	TEAM B
Elliot	Dillon
Davis	Jack K
Jack S	Mitchell

Video Games

TEAM A	TEAM B
Tara	Jamison
Abel	Alec
Javier	George
Jack B

Drinking Age

TEAM A	TEAM B
Chris	Julia
Sofia	Annie
Kaleigh	Mark
Emma

LINK TO GOOGLE DOC (SHARE WITH YOUR GROUP MEMBERS and with me!)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16VbM71OF9icAiu6nXyIARX6oPWT-KUJ0sRjMETjuRcQ/edit?usp=sharing

Crossfire Debate

THIS IS GOING TO BE EPIC!!

We're going to try a different format for our next debate:

There will be 3 debates that take place.

Topic #1:  Are some video games bad for children? (do they contribute to violence, social isolation? etc)

Sources:  http://videogames.procon.org/, http://time.com/34075/how-violent-video-games-change-kids-attitudes-about-aggression/, http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-04-15/violent-video-games-dont-make-you-aggressive-but-tetris-might, http://www.theesa.com/facts/violence.asp



                    

Topic #2: Should drinking age be lowered from age 21?

Sources: http://drinkingage.procon.org/, http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/20/opinion/cohan-underage-drinking-duke/, http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/02/24/282072818/the-21-drinking-age-may-save-lives-even-though-its-flouted, http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/30/health/la-he-drinking-age-20110530

Topic #3: Should Performance Enhancing Drugs (such as steroids) be accepted in sports?

Sources: http://sportsanddrugs.procon.org/, http://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2012/08/24/why-its-time-to-legalize-steroids-in-professional-sports/, http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/03/03/maybe-we-should-just-legalize-steroids-for-pro-athletes.html, http://espn.go.com/special/s/drugsandsports/steroids.html, http://law.marquette.edu/facultyblog/2010/10/20/why-steroids-have-no-place-in-sports/comment-page-1/

Research will take place for Odd day (May 15,19) and Even day (16,20)
Debates will take place for Odd day (May 21,23,28) and Even day (May 22,27,29)

Here's the twist: you won't know which side you are arguing until the day of the debate (GASP!!!)

Computers: Cart F (328) on Thurs May 15), Cart E (230) on Fri May 16, Mon May 19-Thurs May 29

DEBATE SETUP

Round 1
Team A Speaker 1 – 2-minute limit (make logical points for your side of the issue)
Team B Speaker 1 – 2-minute limit (your opponent makes opposing points)
Each side makes notes to prepare questions for the first Crossfire
Timeout – 1 minute (Create the questions for the Crossfire)


Crossfire (between A1 & B1) – 2-minute limit (use the questions you created from the Timeout)

In cross-fire, both participants face the judge rather than each other. This is because
the questions are intended for the audience. The keys to an effective cross-fire are
good questions and a professional demeanor. Specifically:

1. Ask specific questions that get to the heart of the issue.
2. Be polite, professional, and respectful during the cross-fire.
3. Never personalize the cross-fire —the focus should always be on issues.

Round 2 (Repeat the instructions for Round 1) 
Team A Speaker 2 – 2-minute limit 
Team B Speaker 2 – 2-minute limit 
Timeout – 1 minute
Crossfire (between A2 & B2) 2-minute limit

Round 3 (Repeat the instructions for Round 1) 
Team A Speaker 3 – 2-minute limit 
Team B Speaker 3 – 2-minute limit 
Timeout – 1 minute
Crossfire (between A3 & B3) 2-minute limit

Final Round Summary
Timeout – 2 minutes (Group should decide only the most important points to present)
A summary -- 1 minute limit
B summary -- 1 minute limit
Grand Crossfire (all speakers) -- 3 minute limit 

http://www.proquestk12.com/productinfo/pdfs/MiniDebate_Students.pdf

North Korea…Issues today

Take a look at one of the following articles published within the past 2 weeks on North Korea.


Drones
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/12/us-northkorea-drones-denial-idUSBREA4B00Y20140512

Nuclear Tests
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/10/us-northkorea-nuclear-idUSBREA4904Q20140510

Race

http://www.pbs.org/race/002_SortingPeople/002_00-home.htm