Should adults be allowed to carry concealed handguns? Pupils use the website to research the topic thoroughly and weigh the pros and cons. They read background information on gun control and learn about the main arguments surrounding the issue. Scholars also browse through an informative video gallery to widen their perspectives. 

Concepts

gun safety, gun control, guns, debate, preparing for discussions

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have participants toss a ball back and forth to discuss their opinions, and allow them to speak only when holding the ball

Classroom Considerations

• Potentially sensitive topic
• Requires computer access with Internet 

Pros

• Includes a graphic showing state-by-state concealed carry permit laws
• Students submit their own comments to the website to express their opinions

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a