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Lesson Plan 5
Topic:
Abortion
Objectives: By the end
of this lesson, students will be able to:
- define
pro-life and pro-choice
- discuss their
points of view about abortion
Grade
Level: 12
Curriculum Area: Health IV
Internet Focus: Realtime
chat
Summary of Project: The
instructor will begin by explaining the difference between pro-choice
and pro-life. Students will then select a position to
defend. The instructor will assign confidential chat names in a
private chat using AIM Express. This will allow students to speak
more freely about their opinions. Using what they have learned
about abortion from class, students will debate among each other about
their position. Only one student may speak at a time by entering
the # symbol. The instructor will facilitate the discussion.
Assessment:
This discussion will
count as part of their participation grade which is worth 15% of their
total grade for the marking period.
Suggested Web sites:
http://www.issues2000.org/George_W__Bush.htm
http://www.religioustolerance.org/abortion.htm
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ABORTION/Default.htm
http://www.abortionfacts.com
Extension: Students will
research the republican and democratic candidates to determine which
position they take regarding abortion, pro-life or pro-choice.
Students will consider the following: What position do they
take? Would this influence your decision about who you would vote
for? Why or why not?