Abortion has remained a highly controversial issue ever since the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Using the website, learners sift through all the information they need to participate in a debate about the topic. They learn about the top pro and con arguments for and against the legalization of abortion. 

Concepts

abortion, debate, preparing for discussions, controversial topics

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Instruct students on how to debate in a polite and respectful manner
• Provide graphic organizers to help scholars sort their notes during the research phase
  

Classroom Considerations

• Sensitive topic; discuss with caution
• Requires individual computer and Internet access

Pros

• Contains a video gallery that adds perspective to the topic
• Provides a list of the top pro and con quotes relating to abortion 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a