8th Grade – The Penny Problem

http://www.channelone.com/penny-problems/#ooid=I5NDB2Zzob5-3j9hxeXI8R7kaWoE6Ja-

TP – Students will defend an argument by researching and presenting

Step 1:  Go to the following link:

http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=257&type=student

Step 2:  Either fill out the pros and cons Word sheet or make your own T-chart in Powerpoint

Step 3:  Pick a side of the argument.  Do you think the Penny should still be produced or should it be eliminated?

Step 3:  Be sure to use the sites listed in the link and ones you discovered on your own.  Record the name of the sites for a works cited page.

Step 4:  Produce a video, pamphlet, powerpoint, etc. producing evidence for your side of the argument.

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penny rubric

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