Introduction
Pluto has been the little guy in our solar system who hasn't really found its place yet. It's been back and forth as to what he is - a dwarf planet or a binary planet - throughout the years due to the changing opinion of what a planet is and the type of planets he is . What should Pluto be considered as?
Task
Process
Read the following articles to create an opinion and use as a reference for your arguement. Write down points for your arguement. Get into groups with the same opinion of Pluto's status. Discuss the most important points for your arguement. Choose a speaker for your team. Have them present your arguement. Choose another member of your team to speak your rebuttal. Discuss a rebuttal to their arguement. You will be given 3 times to present your arguement and 2 times to rebuttal the opposition's arguement.
Article 1: Pluto a Planet Again?
Article 2: Not a Dwarf Planet
Evaluation
Whichever team presents the most persuasive arguement and rebuttal wins the debate.
Conclusion
Remember this is a debate - don't make it personal.
Remember to have fun. :)
Credits
Kassidy Hanna