Resources for science debates
Hold debates in your science classes with these factsheets, with motions, information, fast facts, and links to find out more.
Debating for science teacher's handbook
The full Teacher’s Handbook introduces basic techniques and formats for classroom debating, along with factsheets on different science topics, and pick-up-and-go handouts and plans.
ESU Scotland & Dr Angeli Mehta
Nuclear energy debate factsheet
Downloadable factsheet and teacher’s notes for a debate on nuclear energy.
ESU Scotland & Dr Angeli Mehta
Climate change debate factsheet
Downloadable factsheet and teacher’s notes for a debate on climate change.
ESU Scotland & Dr Angeli Mehta
Stem cell research debate factsheet
Downloadable factsheet and teacher’s notes for a debate on stem cell research.
ESU Scotland & Dr Angeli Mehta
Nanotechnology debate factsheet
Downloadable factsheet and teacher’s notes for a debate on nanotechnology.
ESU Scotland & Dr Angeli Mehta
Renewable energy debate factsheet
Downloadable factsheet and teacher’s notes for a debate on renewable energy.
ESU Scotland & Dr Angeli Mehta
The universe debate factsheet
Downloadable factsheet and teacher’s notes for a debate on the universe.
ESU Scotland & Dr Angeli Mehta
Virtual Reality debate factsheet
Downloadable factsheet and teacher’s notes for a debate on virtual reality.
ESU Scotland & Dr Angeli Mehta
Forth Road Crossing debate factsheet
Downloadable factsheet and teacher’s notes for a debate on the new Forth Road Crossing.
ESU Scotland & Dr Angeli Mehta
Other renewable energy resources
Here are some great primary factsheets on renewable energy:
http://www.hi-energy.org.uk/Education/Primary-School-Factsheets.htm
and lots of links here:
http://www.hi-energy.org.uk/Useful-Links.htm
http://www.hi-energy.org.uk/Education/Primary-School-Factsheets.htm
and lots of links here:
http://www.hi-energy.org.uk/Useful-Links.htm