discover discussion debate - nuclear weapons guide

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Discovery DiscussionDebateNuclear Arms Pro and Con guide

This is a guide to help students work through some of

the issues related to nuclear weapons. Discover the

idea. Discuss and form your opinions. Challenge your

opinions through debate.

Dr. Paul R. Friesen


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Discovery Discussion Debate

Design Dr. Paul R. Friesen 2013 Page 1 of15Original Story copyright of original author

Graphic organizers from MS Office templates

Title:

Nuclear weapons:

a pros and cons guide

Discover Ideas(Outline)

Discuss the Story

(3 Question Levels)

Create Opinions

Nuclear Weapons


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Before you start

Look through the idea, front to back.

The ideas in red are just ideas. Students should add to these.

There is an outline page for Discovery.

There are graphic organizer pages for the Discussion and Debate sections.

The reason for the worksheets, at the end of the book, is to help you work

systematically through the material. Worksheets are helpers and can be a distraction

from the rhythm and sequence in your teaching. By putting them at the end they

become support pages versus places to stop, giving a smoother presentation.

DiscoveryIn the beginning of each story you will have a few questions to discover what you

know, or think you know about a story. The Title of the article/ story will be givenand you will be asked to discover the story by asking good questions.

In the second part ofdiscovery you will be asked to find words which you do not

know. Some of these may be highlighted already in bold. Definitions will follow to

help you discover what the writer is talking about.

Discovery will help youform a plan for the discussion and debate.

DiscussionDiscussion is not a debate, though it can quickly become one if there are strong

opposing ideas in the group.

Discussion can be a part of the discovery before you read the story. It may also come

after to discuss the ideas of the story. Sometimes a persons views may change after

reading the article, which is a good way to start a discussion.

Discussion is interaction without a lot of structure. Be careful not to confuse

discussion with argument.Debate is about argument. Discussion is about sharing

your views and interacting with others who want to expand or give a differing

viewpoint.DebateDebate is a structured idea. It means that only one person speaks in turn, and with a

specific point to address. It also has a time limit, so the speaker must be precise in

their argument. In a debate the key is to listen and be prepared to oppose the other

teams ideas. It takes research, a lot of work, and patience.

In the following story we want to begin with discovery ideas. What can you know

from a title, if you dont know about the topic?


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In discovery you will form ideas to create basics ideas for an outline. In discussion

you will ask questions to help you build an outline for your viewpoint. In debate you

will separate the outline into two sections, for and against. At each stage you will be

able to use what you have learned before, to expand on your ideas and understand

both sides of the issue.


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DiscoveryTitle: Nuclear weapons: a pros and cons guide

Everything you wanted to know about nuclear deterrence but were afraid to ask.ADAM HUGHES29 Apr, 2013

http://scotspolitics.com/uncategorized1/nuclear-weapons-a-pros-and-cons-guideWhat can you know from the title?

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What do I know about this topic?

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What are some pros and cons?

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What is a good argument to have or not have nuclear arms?

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Now read the story.

.Create an outline of the story / paragraphs..There is a list of words on the side for you to find..After you have found the words, look in the definitions, which

follow the story.

.Discoverthe words you dont know.Nuclear Weapons

Nuclear weapons: a pros and cons guideEverything you wanted to know about nuclear deterrence but were afraid to ask.

ADAM HUGHES29 Apr, 2013

Despite strong arguments against nuclear weapons, most of the developed nationsincluding the most powerful ones such as; the USA, Russia, UK, France, and China,

have refused to abandon nuclear weapons. In fact, new unofficial nuclear powers like

India, Pakistan and Israel have joined in, alongside rogue nations such as North Korea

are said to have developed nuclear bombs while Iran too is trying to make nuclear

weapons to counter USA domination of the Middle East.

The countries that possess these weapons view them as beneficial, so we need to

examine whether or not they are of value. In the UK, our Nuclear Deterrent is based

in Faslane, Scotland, and consists of four submarines armed with 16 warheads each.

Wait! There are positives to nuclear weapons, the main one being that theyre a

cheaper form of insurance against aggression from other countries. Building a

massive army, fighters, and armor costs a great deal of money. In comparison,

building a few nuclear bombs is quite cheap. North Korea has used this strategy quite

effectively to keep USA at bay, despite provoking the larger power numerous times.

The problems nuclear power and weapons cause are devastating. Radiation from both

accidents and normal activity with nuclear deterrence has had many tragic

ramifications. Chernobyl, Fukushima, nuclear submarines damaging the environment,

the death of military personnelthe list goes on.

The nuclear weapons industry produces a large volume of low-level radioactive waste

in the form of contaminated items like clothing, hand tools, water purifier resins, and

even (upon decommissioning) the materials of which the reactor itself is built. This

means that there is an ever present danger to those who live and work around the

Trident submarines, in Scotland.

Terrorism is also a major concern with a nuclear deterrent, there is a danger that in

politically unstable countries like Pakistan or Russia these weapons could fall into the

hands of rogue terrorist groups. People continue to be affected by radiation even

decades after incidents involving nuclear attacks. Nuclear Weapons were only used by

USA against Japan when two low level nuclear bombs were dropped over Nagasakiand Hiroshima. The bombs killed thousands and caused disability and radiation


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diseases amongst survivors and helpers. These effects were still being felt even now

almost 65 years after the bombs were destroyed in 1945.

A nuclear deterrent also diverts funds from more productive uses. Nuclear Weapons

are very costly for small countries with limited resources like Pakistan and North

Korea. While the majority of the population remains mired in desperate poverty,developing nuclear weapons diverts precious resources to nuclear weapons programs.

Nuclear Delivery Mechanisms like Fighters, Missiles and Submarines also cost

billions of dollars and are needed to build an effective Nuclear Deterrent.

It also seems to me that people may have just forgotten about the Cold War and are

not considering the possibility that a similar situation may arise today. With more

countries in possession of nuclear weapons there is a higher risk of something

catastrophic happening.

These weapons essentially make themselves redundant as the possession of them

prevents their use and the use of them would leave us with nothing. The UK is part ofNATO, whose main benefactor is the US, and so we would be protected by them if

we were to get rid of our Nuclear weapons, which is something I highly suggest.

Vocabulary Check

Find the colored words. Write a definition you can discover from the story if

possible.

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DiscoveryWhat do I know about this topic?

List at least four (4) different ideas you have found in this story..__________________________________________.__________________________________________.__________________________________________.__________________________________________

Use them when you make your outline.

Discussion

Level I

.Can you think of more pros or cons not in this story? Explain..Do you think that North Korean strategy will work? Explain..Do you think if everybody has nuclear weapons that it would be a catastrophe?Level II

.Do the cost savings make nuclear weapons a better choice?

.What should we do with nuclear waste? Explain..Is there a link between nuclear power to nuclear weapons? Explain.

.What benefits to health is there from the nuclear industry? Explain.Level III

.Did the Cold War really end? Explain..Can a country be seen a powerful if it does not have nuclear weapons?. Should the USA be the protector of those under attack? Explain.

You now have everything you need to fill out your outline. Look at your answers, underDiscussion, andfill it outto reflect the

new ideas.

These new ideas will help you form your debate ideas better.


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In debate you will have a statement not a question. You have to react to the statement

with facts, not opinions.

Discussions are based a lot on opinions and answer questions. This is wherethese two ideas, though similar, are different.

Debate is about facts and statements. When you make a statement, from a story,you must consider what the core

issue is. If you have made a good outline, you will have this already

discovered.

This story is from ________. The core issue could be; (one word)

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In todays world the topics could range from;

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These are all good argument that you would want to research for your argument, or

write in your essay. Build the argument starting from Why? Once you have

determined the Why? you can find facts to support your idea.

Countries depend on the USA for protection. They should then be the solecountry to have nuclear weapons.

Nuclear weapons research helps develop new technology so they are important. Spending money on nuclear weapons is just as important as spending money

on poverty, for a country.

Before you startchoose one of the above statements to focus on. Choose afor or against position.

Research to find FACTS for your position. List the facts.


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Write out your argument in a long paragraph format. Include the oppositeposition in your writing.

You need to write out both sides so you can understand theother sides argument.

Discovery OutlineMain topic ________________________

Find one(1) key ideain each paragraph. (3-5 words)Paragraph 1 ______________________________

Paragraph 2 ______________________________

Paragraph 3 ______________________________

Paragraph 4 ______________________________

Paragraph 5 ______________________________

Write two thingsabout the main paragraph idea.Paragraph 1 ______________________________

A. ______________________________

B. ______________________________

Paragraph 2 ______________________________

A. ______________________________

B. ______________________________

Paragraph 3 ______________________________

A. ______________________________

B. ______________________________

Paragraph 4 ______________________________

A. ______________________________B. ______________________________

Paragraph 5 ______________________________

A. ______________________________

B. ______________________________

In the introduction you use the 5 paragraph ideas to communicate the order ofyour argument/ essay.

In the conclusion you repeat what you have said about the points of eachparagraph.


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Graphic Organization ~

Main topic = 5 Paragraph Topics

Main

topic

paragraph 1

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paragraph 2________________________________________________

paragraph 3

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paragraph 4________________________________________________

paragraph 5

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Discussion Graphic ~ Are nuclear weapons a problem / becoming a problem in

todays society?

Answer ~ I think nuclear weapons are (a / becoming a) problem because

Problem /

Pros and Cons

America should be theonly country with nuclear

weapons.

Respond

Respond

Nuclear weaponsspending is equally

important to spending onpoverty.

Respond

Respond

Nuclear weapons helpdevelop new technologiesfor health. Therefore, they

should be kept.

Respond

Respond


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graphic ~ choose one statement from the list

above.

Write it here _____________________________________________

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To make your argument you should understand that they are connected.

In the next two charts (1) list your argument facts and ideas, (2) show how your

argument connects to both the center point and the other points.

Facts

For Against

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Add more if needed


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graphic ~ choose one statement from the list

above.

Now start the .

As a team choose which points they will speak about.

Each person will listen for the opposite point and create a new

response to what the other person has said.

A: point 1

B: responds to the point and give a new point.

C: responds to B and give a new point.

After all persons have spoken each person can respond to any point given by the

opposite team, or add more points from their team which will need responding to from

the opposite team.

If this -- then

If this -- then

If this -- then

If this -- then

If this -- then

Write your statement position here.________________________________________

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Dear Teacher/ Student,

After you have finished this please look for more in this series to challenge yourself.

This is only part of a curriculum. It starts with Dr. Roys Everything Grammar.

Dr. Roys Everything Grammar Volumes I and II will develop the skills of story andessay writing, while at the same time building a foundation in grammar. The

repetition of grammar, combined with reason and speaking, culminating in a story or

essay will prepare students for this series.

Going beyond this book is a book to expand the outlines into essays. Good essays are

able to build and defend an argument. Building a structure for debate will springboard

off this skill set.

Dr. Paul R. Friesen

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