2011-12+3rd+Sem.+MS+projects


 * Global Issues--Student Videos presenting opposing sides of a global or current issue/debate**

Avatar Introduction || __**Con perspective:**__ Avatar Introduction || **Video Presentation** || Cell phones should be allowed in schools. media type="custom" key="26088314" || __**Jensina B., 8th grade student--**__ Cell phones should not be allowed in schools. media type="custom" key="26088274" || media type="custom" key="27155324" || Nuclear energy is a safe, cost effective way of meeting society's huge energy demands. media type="custom" key="26088298" || __**Sam D., 8th grade student--**__ Nuclear energy is dangerous and has huge environmental risks. ..... media type="custom" key="26088330" || media type="custom" key="26088334" || Schools should not be allowed to serve or provide unhealthy foods. ...... media type="custom" key="26088348" || __**Max S., 8th grade student--**__ Schools are not responsible for contributing to childhood obesity and should be able to serve whatever foods they like. media type="custom" key="26088356" || media type="custom" key="26088358" || Marijuana should be legal to use for medical reasons. media type="custom" key="26088362" || __**Asher K., 8th grade student--**__ Marijuana should not be legalized for any reason. media type="custom" key="26088368" || media type="custom" key="26088372" || Assisted suicide should be made legal in all states because everyone has the right to die as they wish. media type="custom" key="26088374" || __**John P., 7th grade student--**__ Assisted suicide should not be legal. ......... media type="custom" key="26088484" || media type="custom" key="26088864" || Global warming is a reality. media type="custom" key="26088478" || __**Jackson C., 6th grade student--**__ Global warming is a myth. media type="custom" key="26088384" || media type="custom" key="26088388" || There are plenty of fossil fuels available to meet our needs. .......... media type="custom" key="26088396" || __**Xander I., 7th grade student--**__ Fossil fuels are disappearing at a very fast rate and we need to find alternate energy sources now media type="custom" key="26088398". || SHELBY ZANDER HERE media type="custom" key="26088412" || Stem cell research should be funded by the government and people should have the choice to use stem cell therapy as a medical treatment. media type="custom" key="26088402" || __//**Ernesto S.-P., 8th grade student--**//__ Stem cell research andthe use of human stem cells is morally wrong and should be banned. media type="custom" key="26088406" || media type="custom" key="26088408" || Marijuana should be legalized because it is no different than other recreational drugs such as cigarettes and alcohol. media type="custom" key="26088416" ||  || media type="custom" key="26088420" || Animal testing is justified because it saves human lives. ............... media type="custom" key="26088426" || __**Tatianna C., 7th grade student--**__ Animal testing is cruel and unnecesary and should be illegal. media type="custom" key="26088430" || media type="custom" key="26088432" || __**Topic:**__ //**Fast food DOES contribute to obesity**// media type="custom" key="26088470" || **Ms. Frachetti-** // **Fast food does NOT contribute to obesity** // media type="custom" key="26088448" || media type="custom" key="26088450" || //**provides lower cost, affordable**// //**food options, but is it safe?**// || __**Allison W., 6th grade student--**__ Genetically modified food is safe and helps our economy. ...... media type="custom" key="26088454" || __**Brynn H., 6th grade student--**__ Genetically modified food may be cheaper to produce, but may cause serious health risks. media type="custom" key="26088456" || media type="custom" key="26088458" ||
 * **Topic:**
 * (Issue or debate)** || __**Pro perspective:**__
 * **//Should cell phones be banned in schools or do they contribute to student learning and safety?//** || __**Desi S., 8th grade student--**__
 * //**Nuclear energy--Does the benefit of creating cheaper energy justify the health and environmental risks?**// || __**Sam G., 8th grade student--**__
 * //**Do public schools have the right to determine what foods or snacks are served on school property in order to help reduce childhood obesity?**// || __**Thatcher B., 8th grade student--**__
 * //**Should marijuana be legal to use for medical purposes?**// || __**Naomi R., 8th grade student--**__
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 * //**Should assisted suicide be legal?**// || __**Allison S., 8th grade student--**__
 * //**Is global warming a myth or a reality?**// || __**Omar S., 6th grade student--**__
 * //**Should we continue to rely on fossil fuels as our primary energy source and how long will they last?**// || __**Shelby B., 6th grade student--**__
 * //**Should human stem cells be used for research purposes and as treatments for disease?**// || __**Miguel A., 8th grade student--**__
 * //**Should marijuana be legalized?**// || __**Miguel C., 8th grade student--**__
 * //**Should marijuana be legalized?**// || __**Miguel C., 8th grade student--**__
 * //**Should animals ever be used for the testing of drugs and products for humans?**// || __**Korina Z., 8th grade student--**__
 * || __**John P., 8th grade student--**__ ||  || media type="custom" key="26088434" ||
 * //**Teacher Examples--**//
 * //Is fast food the main//**
 * //cause of America's//**
 * //growing obesity problem?//** || **Dr. McGregor-**
 * //**Genetically modified food**//