Host a Classroom Debate
Updated: December 27, 2024
Type: STEM Activity
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Want to try a debate in your classroom? Download the freebies below, including rules, format, and a debate planning worksheet. Then, keep reading for an example of a recent debate Michelle hosted in her science class on the linked blog post!
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