STAKEHOLDERS: STAKEHOLDERS: Local villager with family Regional aid worker Cardinal Local farmer Regional politician Biotechnologist/manufacturer DEBATABLE TOPICS DEBATABLE TOPICS high cost of seeds increased crop yields development of resistance decrease in pest populations cross-breeding less fertilizer and pesticides long-term effects lower environmental impact OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUE One student is responsible for providing an of GM crops so that the students listening to the “overview” debate can understand the discussion that follows. FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE STUDENTS: Each student must take on the role of one of the stakeholders. Balance the number of students who will be in support of and in opposition to the use of GM crops. Each student is responsible for researching how the use of GM will affect someone in their position”. Take note that to prepare a debate, one must also anticipate counterarguments “stakeholder (points that someone might bring up to argue against you). STAKEHOLDER OPPOSED TO THE USE OF GM CROPS You must be prepared to argue against the supporters of the use of GM crops; research the supporting points and be prepared to them. “debunk” STAKEHOLDERS IN SUPPORT OF THE USE OF GM CROPS You must be prepared to argue against those who oppose the use of GM crops; research the opposing points and be prepared to them. “debunk” Debate Topic: Pipelines that Deliver Crude Oil to Refineries Background Reading: and In opposition to pipelines In support of pipelines STAKEHOLDERS: STAKEHOLDERS:
STAKEHOLDERS: Local villager with family Cardinal Regional politician STAKEHOLDERS: Regional aid worker Local farmer Biotechnologist/manufacturer DEBATABLE TOPICS high cost of seeds development of resistance cross-breeding long-term effects DEBATABLE TOPICS increased crop yields decrease in pest populations less fertilizer and pesticides lower environmental impact OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUE One student is responsible for providing an “overview” of GM crops so that the students listening to the debate can understand the discussion that follows. FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE STUDENTS: Each student must take on the role of one of the stakeholders. Balance the number of students who will be in support of and in opposition to the use of GM crops. Each student is responsible for researching how the use of GM will affect someone in their “stakeholder position”. Take note that to prepare a debate, one must also anticipate counterarguments (points that someone might bring up to argue against you). STAKEHOLDER OPPOSED TO THE USE OF GM CROPS You must be prepared to argue against the supporters of the use of GM crops; research the supporting points and be prepared to “debunk” them. STAKEHOLDERS IN SUPPORT OF THE USE OF GM CROPS You must be prepared to argue against those who oppose the use of GM crops; research the opposing points and be prepared to “debunk” them. Debate Topic: Pipelines that Deliver Crude Oil to Refineries Background Reading: and In opposition to pipelines In support of pipelines STAKEHOLDERS: STAKEHOLDERS:
Climate-Change-Culminating-Task-Details-2017.docx