Resource Overview
Students read a news article about local population growth and the resulting sprawl, create and write a proposed solution, and simulate a city council debate.
Students will be able to:
- Define suburban sprawl.
- Identify three perspectives in debates about local population growth and development.
- Apply problem-solving skills to propose solutions to suburban sprawl.
- Use argumentation skills in a city council debate simulation.
Features of This Resource
- Lesson has two versions – one appropriate for middle school and one for high school skill levels
- Students must defend a position based on evidence
- Strong connections with CCSS English Language Arts standards
- Opportunity for small group problem solving
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