Homework

Prepare debate arguments for Monday

Below are our groups preparing for the Great Debate!

The Great Debate:  Yes or No to the Aircraft?

With your small group you will debate the following issue:

“Do the benefits out-weight the costs of the aircraft?”

Each group will represent a different point of view:

Farmers, Airline workers, Doctors, environmentalists, and Tour Operators.

You must consider the following factors:

Society as a whole, the environment, the economy

With your group you will present your arguments for or against aviation.  You are permitted 5 minutes to present your arguments, so be clear, concise, and easy to understand.  Your goal is to convince your audience to be on your side, or change sides for that matter.

Each group will be given two minutes to rebutt arguments that “put holes” in their arguments.

After the rebuttlas, Each group will have a chance to make a closing argument.

1. Each group presents their stance
2. Each group has a chance to rebutt
3. Each group has a chance to defend
4. Closing statements are made

You are expected to come to the debate in role.  This means dressed and acting like the group you represent.

Success Criteria:

• Give an opening statement explaining which group you represent and your point of view.
• Give at least three simple arguments (concrete reasons) to back up your point of view
• Choose one to three representatives to speak.
• Speak in an orderly fashion clearly, with a strong voice and good volume level.
• Do not interrupt others, wait your turn and be respectful.
• Rebuttal is strong and makes sense
• Closing arguments is clear and effective
• No silliness

Currciulum Expectation:

1.1  assess the benefits and costs of aviation technology for society and the environment, taking different social and economic perspectives into account (e.g., the perspectives of farmers, airline workers, doctors, home owners, tour operators)

Sample issues: (a) Crop dusting from planes allows the chemicals to spread quickly over large crop areas, which is critical to pest control and crop protection. However, the planes cannot direct the chemicals onto the target crop with precision, so the chemicals spread where they are not wanted.

(b) The speed and ease of air travel allow quick transportation of organs for lifesaving transplants, quick transportation of injured patients to hospitals, and trips for business and pleasure. However, air travel also increases the risk of spreading infectious diseases and creates noise and air pollution.