Pg. 124 RTW: How was your spring break?

• Objective:– I will be able to understand the impact that

humans have on the environment.

• Agenda:– What’s your current stance on Orcas in captivity?

• Homework:– None

Monday, March 30th, 2015

What’s your stance?

Should orcas (killer whales) be held in captivity?A. YES!B. NO!C. Undecided

*Vote on your clicker*

Socratic Seminar Rubric• Preparation: 10 • Added to the dialogue of the group: 20 • Group Participation (Encouraged others/respectful of

ideas): 10 • Used textual evidence as support: 25• Listened and responded to previous comments: 5 • Quality and Depth of Insight: 20 • Socratic Seminar self-reflection: 5 • Peer Sheets: 5

Total: 100

Assignment

Should orcas (killer whales) be held in captivity?

• Outline your argument and list reasons for your stance

• Be sure to list counter-arguments from your opposition

• You may research more on the topic to help support or refute the question

Pg. 124 RTW: How will global warming affect the animals in the arctic?

• Objective:– I will be able to understand the impact that

humans have on the environment.

• Agenda:– Frozen Seas Video & Questions

• Homework:– None

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

Pg. 124 RTW: Would any evidence change your mind on keeping orcas in captivity?• Objective:– I will be able to understand the impact that

humans have on the environment.

• Agenda:– Blackfish Video

• Homework:– None

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015

Pg. 124 RTW: Do you think Blackfish is propaganda or a smear campaign?

• Objective:– I will be able to understand the impact that

humans have on the environment.

• Agenda:– Blackfish Video

• Homework:– None

Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Pg. 124 RTW: Has your opinion changed on whether orcas should be in captivity?• Objective:– I will be able to understand the impact that

humans have on the environment.• Agenda:– Finish Blackfish– Assign perspectives &begin framing your

argument• Homework:– None

Friday, April 3rd, 2015

Create an Outline

• Prepare your argument (for, against, undecided)

• Have your main points listed and sub-points to bring up with cited sources

• Be ready to counter-argue the other side or question their stance