Global Issues Socratic Seminar

August 18, 2017

E.Q: Research  and cite credible resources the Socratic seminar.

Participate through speaking and active listening.

Create higher order thinking questions for critical thinking.

Obj :I can research and cite credible resources for the Socratic seminar.

I can participate through speaking and active listening.

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Free Write Friday

Create a half page, double spaced free write entry.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Global Issue

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: describes any social, economic, political or environmental problem that affects the global community, possibly in a catastrophic way. Solution to global issues requires cooperation among nations.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Describe a global issue that needs attention. 

Activity: 

1.  Socratic Seminar Prep

Consider what issues you found important and use the remaining time to research.

Then, you should create at least THREE HOT questions for the seminar.

Presentation Topics

2.  Socratic Seminar

TOPIC
Identify and evaluate important issues in our world today and create possible solutions.

Ask your HOT questions.

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Socratic Seminar Rubric and Peer Evaluation

Closure: 

Write a five sentence reflection based on the quality of the seminar.