Thursday, November 23, 2017
Monday, November 6, 2017
Debate Topics List
Proposition: “This house believes that a $15 an hour minimum wage will hurt the poor.”
Proposition vs. Opposition
Argument 1 "A $15 minimum wage will lead to layoffs" Bennett (P) vs. Liberty (O)
Argument 2: "It could force companies to close." Preston (P) vs. Cole (O)
Argument 3: "It could increase prices for consumers" Alex (P)vs. Sam (O)
Argument 4: "It could push young people and immigrants out of the work-force." Anna (P) vs. Noelle (O)
Argument 5: "It could lead to faster automation." Josiah (P) vs Eber (O)
Argument 6: "Conclusion" Lydia (P) vs. Brandon (O)
Monday, October 30, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Debate Topics
1. Fossil Fuel Developments; will new sources of fossil fuel, fracking, or other novel extraction techniques, play a role in the transition? (Will increasing or declining prices of fossil fuels play a role?)
2. Alternative Energy Production Efficiency Challenges (Will the challenges of inefficient alternative energy sources slow the transition or will they be overcome?)
3. Will clean fossil fuels slow the adoption of alternative energy sources? (Will scrubbers and carbon capture, and other similar technologies, make fossil fuels less damaging to health and the environment?)
4. Will battery technology play a role? (Will battery technologies overcome the challenges of storing solar or wind-sourced energy rather than requiring complex infrastructure builds?)
5. Will more efficient consumer technologies impact the transition? (Could a decline in consumption change the world’s energy consumption patterns between now and 2050?)
6. Conclusion: Wrap up the main points and make your final argument.
2. Alternative Energy Production Efficiency Challenges (Will the challenges of inefficient alternative energy sources slow the transition or will they be overcome?)
3. Will clean fossil fuels slow the adoption of alternative energy sources? (Will scrubbers and carbon capture, and other similar technologies, make fossil fuels less damaging to health and the environment?)
4. Will battery technology play a role? (Will battery technologies overcome the challenges of storing solar or wind-sourced energy rather than requiring complex infrastructure builds?)
5. Will more efficient consumer technologies impact the transition? (Could a decline in consumption change the world’s energy consumption patterns between now and 2050?)
6. Conclusion: Wrap up the main points and make your final argument.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Week 8 Homework Update
Because we were not able to complete topic assignments in class this week, I have decided to delay the debate until Week 9. If you have any questions please let me know! Instead, please use this time to prepare for the debate by checking out the following resource:
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Monday, October 2, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Monday, September 18, 2017
Week 4
Please read section 2 (pgs. 37-47) from How to Win Friends and Influence People
Lecture Slides
Extra Credit: Thank a teacher [who isn't me] via email for something they did in class or taught you that you sincerely appreciated. This can be a teacher from Greenhouse, or elsewhere. Please blind copy me on the email.
Thursday, September 7, 2017
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