Should the United States continue the practice of using drone strikes abroad? Readers explore the top pro and con arguments in preparation for a debate or discussion about the topic. They read about the history of drone strikes, view a visual guide to drones, and discover the 2016 presidential candidates' positions on the issue. 

Concepts

weapons, debate, group discussions, preparing for discussions

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Break the class into small groups and have several debates simultaneously 

Classroom Considerations

• Topic is sensitive in nature
• Actual time required to research the topic may vary
• Requires computers, Internet, and headphones for watching videos about the debate topics
  

Pros

• Includes an informative video gallery 
• Pupils engage in the debate by submitting their own opinions on the website and reading other viewers' comments

Cons

• None

Common Core

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