Students will learn appropriate ways to communicate, participate in 2 Socratic Seminars, and 2 debates. Students will learn: - To understand and communicate various forms of arguments effectively in a variety of contexts. - To conduct researches using multiple sources to support a position in a debate. - To generate effective critical thinking into primary issues in a given topic. - to meet and interact with students in the context of a social and intellectual activity. - To realize the simultaneous opportunities for leadership and group participation. - To participate effectively in situations where decisions must be made.

Issuer:

Northside Afterschool Enrichment Programs

Badge Type: knowledge

Expected Duration: 12 hours

Critera

1. [required] Student can describe a famous supreme court and how the decision of that case relates to him/herself.
2. [required] Student can describe 1 Developmental Asset that applied to this club and how it applied.
3. [required] Student develops evidence that supports his/her argument in a Socratic Seminar.
4. [required] Student can describe 2 or more appropriate ways to articulate a message.
5. [required] Student can describe 2 or more INappropriate ways to articulate a message.
6. [required] Student participates in 2 debates following rules of the debate.
7. [required] Student works with a team to develop evidence to support their argument.