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de·lib·er·ate v.

:to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully

 

Welcome to C-SPAN Classroom Deliberations! This website is designed to engage students in classroom deliberations about current issues being debated in the United States. Here you will find a set of C-SPAN primary source video clips and newspaper articles that concisely present the leading positions on each issue. Teachers will find handouts, current events, lesson plans, and deliberation strategies that make it easy to engage students in the issues.

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What actions should be taken to limit the spread of coronavirus cases in the United States?

Should the Senate Confirm a Supreme Court Nominee during a Presidential Election Year?

Should the Electoral College Be Reformed?

Should Washington, D.C. become the 51st state?

Should the federal government bail out state and local governments facing budget shortfalls?

Should social media companies be responsible for removing content on their platforms?

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Activities

  • Make a “Deliberations” Site
  • Debate
  • Socratic Seminar
  • Conducting a Moot Court
  • Simulated House/Senate Debate
  • Structured Academic Controversy
  • Position Paper
  • Simulated Congressional Hearing
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