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Students will be able to analyze different perspectives on gun laws in the US and construct evidence-based arguments for a formal debate.

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- Evaluate credible sources on gun legislation
- Identify key arguments for and against gun control
- Apply critical thinking to complex social issues
- Practice respectful discourse on controversial topics

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How do different interpretations of the Second Amendment and modern safety concerns shape the current debate on gun laws in the United States?

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Present key statistics and historical context of gun laws in the US. Students will create a KWL chart (Know, Want to know, Learned) using a shared Padlet wall.

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¹ The number of deaths per 100,000 total population.

Source: https://wonder.cdc.gov

States are categorized from highest rate to lowest rate. Although adjusted for differences in age-distribution and population size, rankings by state do not take into account other state specific population characteristics that may affect the level of mortality. When the number of deaths is small, rankings by state may be unreliable due to instability in death rates.

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Make a selection from the filters to change the visualization information.

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Watch short video clips presenting different viewpoints on gun control. Students take notes on main arguments presented.

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Gun Owners & Users Debate America’s Gun Problem | VICE Debates

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Students work in pairs to research their assigned position (pro or con) using provided credible sources. Create digital notecards for debate preparation.

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Teams organize arguments, prepare opening statements, and develop counterarguments. Use structured debate format sheet provided.

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Small group practice rounds with peer feedback using debate rubric.

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Research gun laws in other countries and create a comparative analysis presentation.

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Simplified debate format with guided argument templates and additional teacher support during preparation.

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- Quality of research notes
- Participation in practice debates
- Peer feedback contributions
- Use of evidence in arguments

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Final debate performance evaluated using comprehensive rubric covering:
- Understanding of topic
- Use of evidence
- Rebuttal quality
- Speaking skills
- Respectful discourse

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Download the debate evaluation rubric that will be used to assess final performance.

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Class discussion on what was learned about the complexity of the gun debate and the importance of considering multiple perspectives.

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Students will post on a shared Padlet wall:
1. One new thing learned today
2. One question they still have
3. One way this debate changed or reinforced their perspective

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Write a 500-word reflection on how your understanding of the gun debate has evolved through this lesson.

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Find and analyze two news articles with opposing views on gun control. Compare their arguments and evidence using the provided media analysis worksheet.

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Create an infographic showing key statistics and arguments from both sides of the debate using your choice of digital tools.