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Economics - 10th - 12th Grade

Debate Climate Policy

Practice argumentation skills with AI-coached debate sessions on current issues.

DEBATE: CARBON TAX
For
Against
for

Carbon taxes effectively reduce emissions by making pollution costly

against

Carbon taxes hurt low-income families who can't afford alternatives

for

Revenue can fund clean energy subsidies and rebates for the poor

against

Industry will simply move to countries without carbon taxes

Assignment Goals

Why This Works

Climate policy debates require students to synthesize economics, science, and ethics. By practicing argumentation with AI coaching, students learn to construct evidence-based arguments, anticipate counterarguments, and develop persuasive communication skills essential for civic engagement.

Features

Debate Skills

Argument Building

Construct claims with evidence and reasoning

Rebuttal Coaching

Learn to counter opposing arguments effectively

Source Evaluation

Assess reliability and bias in evidence

Persuasive Writing

Develop clear, compelling policy positions

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