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New Apartment: Class Debate

High Performance Glass
English/Language Arts
Buildings
Grade 12
AB
New Apartment

Description

In this lesson, students will roleplay an apartment construction debate regarding the implementation of 'green innovations' like high-performance glass. Students will be assigned different roles to play and work to research and build an argument that supports their position. Students will practice creating arguments, assuming various positions, and presenting debatable material.

Lesson Type: Literacy

Duration: Single Class

Sector: Buildings

Region: Urban Areas

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