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Social Security Privatization HandoutSocial Security Privatization Handout
Publisher
ProCon
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 day
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Research
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Year
2018
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Social Security Privatization

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Should Social Security be privatized, or is the government program fine just the way it is? Scholars read pro and con arguments and watch videos to learn more about the debate topic. Pupils also have an opportunity to interact with other viewers by submitting online comments to share their perspectives. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

social security, debate, controversial topics, group discussions

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Allow learners to explore the history of social security 
  • Have small groups discuss the following question: Why is Social Security important to me?

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires headphones for watching videos
  • Research time may vary 

Pros

  • Contains an in-depth history of privatizing social security
  • Provides source biographies and footnotes 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.9-10.8 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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