Objective:
Students will learn how to debate and come up with possible solutions to get rid of lead in a community.
Procedure:
Students will be given a scenario about high lead exposure in their community. They have written the EPA and the Food and Drug Administration and OSHA about a toxic chemical that is being dumped in their community. They think that this is injustice is done because there is a high percentage of blacks in the community. Students will develop a plan of action for solving the problem.
Debate Teams:
Students will use debate to facilitate the plan of action (community vs. Government or other responsible agencies or individuals coming up with a solution to present to government or other agencies, etc.?)