""Take a Stand!" (grades 9-12) helps teens develop critical thinking skills by examining debates on issues directly relevant to their lives (that you won't find in most classroom materials)"--
Take a Stand! (grades 912) helps teens develop critical thinking skills by examining debates on issues directly relevant to their lives (that you won't find in most classroom materials). Each chapter:
- Covers an important topic relating to electronics, sex, mental health, and relationships.
- Presents a question for debate, such as "Should kids choose their own religion?" and "Is it possible to love more than one person?"
- Shows how each issue might arise in an ordinary teen conversation.
- Presents and explores two or more opposed answers to philosophical debates.
- Encourages high school students to develop their own positions while learning to appreciate other perspectives.
Throughout the book, the chapter contributorsall current or recent teens themselveshighlight key definitions, quote compelling sources, and diagram the central arguments. Each chapter includes discussion questions to guide arguments, as well as helpful sidebars and illustrations to increase comprehension. Perfect for inspiring classroom discussion of topics that matter to today's teens.
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| Preface |
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| Introduction |
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Chapter 1 Are Video Carries a Waste of Time? |
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Chapter 2 Is It Rude to Text in Class? |
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Chapter 3 Should Parents Limit Kids' Screen Time? |
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Chapter 4 Should Teachers Be Replaced With Technology? |
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Chapter 5 What Is the Meaning of Life? |
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Chapter 6 Is Seeking Happiness More Important Than Making Money? |
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Chapter 7 Are Prescription Drugs a True Path to Wellness? |
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Chapter 8 Should Young People Be Allowed to Choose Their Own Religion? |
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Chapter 9 What Is the Purpose of Friendship? |
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Chapter 10 Is It Wrong to Be Selfish? |
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Chapter 11 Is It Wrong to Eat Meat? |
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Chapter 12 What Do People Owe to the Environment? |
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Chapter 13 What Is Cender? |
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Chapter 14 Is Monogamy Necessary? |
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Chapter 15 Is Pornography Immoral? |
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Chapter 16 When Is a Person Ready To Have Sex? |
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| About the Author |
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| About the Contributors |
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For the past several years, Sharon M. Kaye, Ph.D., has taught philosophy to high school students through the Carroll-Cleveland Philosophers' Program, which won the 2006 American Philosophical Association Award for Excellence and Innovation in Philosophy Programs. She currently serves as professor of philosophy at John Carroll University in Cleveland, OH.
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