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