Relating to Debating!

REVOLUTIONARY WAR DEBATE
Colonists vs. British

• What did you enjoy most about the debate?
  
• What was the most difficult part?


• What were some strategies that helped make your arguments more convincing?
  
• What did you learn?
  
• How could you apply your debating skills to your everyday life?

Hidden Treasure: Scientists find a pyramid buried under Egypt's sand

Do you think it would be interesting to be an archaeologist? Why is it an important job?

Fit for A King

What did you think was the most amazing part of Khufu's Great Pyramid at Giza?

Polar Bear Pal: Virginia girl helps protect Arctic animals

Mollie Passacantando, at 10-years-old, dedicated her time to seeing polar bears be added to the endangered species list, a government list that helps protect certain animals from being harmed. What animals would you like to see added to that list and why?

Super Bowl Star

Tyler Smith, an 11-year-old, had the opportunity to attend Super Bowl XLIII (43) and interview players from both teams. If you had that same chance, what questions would you ask your favorite football stars?

Eye Spy

What new information did you learn from this article about the parts of an eye and how it works?

Gorillas At Risk! Fighting threatens the Congo's great apes.

What are some of the effects that warring groups have had on the people, animals and environment in the Congo? How could this have been prevented? How can it now be resolved?

You Decide!

My classmates and I just read a news article about endangered mountain gorillas. We want to help the great apes, but we're not sure how. What should we do?

Bug Bots? Insect robots will take to the sky to spy.

Do you think it is a good idea for the US Air Force to create flying robots disguised as insects to spy on other countries?

Remembering a Hero

What do you think is the most important contribution that Martin Luther King Jr. made to our country?

Excerpts from fifth grade "I Have a Dream" speeches

You Decide!

I borrowed a Harry Potter book from the library a few weeks ago. It was due back yesterday, but I can't remember where I put it. I've searched everywhere . I'm afraid to go near the library in case the librarian remembers that I still have the book checked out. What should I do?