Greenhaven 2014 What's New Catalog
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2014-15 NATIONAL DEBATE TOPIC Those who do not know their opponent's arguments do not completely understand their own. Critical Thinking Communication Collaboration Creativity Whether it's fulfilling an assignment, participating in the Model United Nations, competing on the debate or forensics team, or simply engaging in lively discussions with friends, teens can rely on Greenhaven Press for talking points and new perspectives. In a 2012 speech to the National Association for Urban Debate Leagues, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan suggested that debate builds the "Four Cs" of 21st-century skills: Opposing Viewpoints: Endangered Oceans Arranged in a pro/con format, this 2014 curated anthology of previously published viewpoints covers the topic from many angles. Chapters such as "What Threatens the World's Oceans?," "What Ocean Policies Are Best?," "What Strategies Would Best Promote Sustainable Fishing?," and "What Impact Do Human Activities Have on Marine Mammals?" present numerous viewpoints that support student research. The authors include representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Environmental Defense Fund. Discussion questions, charts and graphs, and bibliographies help students dig deeper into facets of the issues. Opposing Viewpoints in Context This premier online resource helps students analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing assignments, creating presentations, and preparing for debates. Featuring a topic page devoted exclusively to the 2014-15 National Debate Topic, Opposing Viewpoints in Context offers dozens of pro/con viewpoints on related subjects, hundreds of additional relevant articles from newspapers, magazines, and academic journals, links to videos and podcasts, and dozens of bibliographic citations leading students to sources for further research. 1-800-877-GALE • www.gale.cengage.com/greenhaven The National Federation of State High School Associations announced its 2014-15 Policy Debate Topic: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its non-military exploration and/or development of the Earth's oceans. Prepare students with these top print and online resources from Greenhaven Press. Competitive debate is nurturing a new generation of engaged, committed citizens. – Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education