TEACHER ENRICHMENT INITIATIVES

Activity 4A: Bittersweet: Let’s Talk!

An excellent way to help students clarify their opinions and to gain insight into the ideas and/or opinions of others is to host a Socratic-style conversation. The issue of diabetes in our modern society offers many interesting topics for such discussion. Use the suggested references for the basis of your discussion or others you might have at your disposal and Let’s Talk!

Objectives:

Discuss topics presented in the articles
Participate in a Socratic Conversation
Support and/or question ideas and opinions presented by other participants
Synthesize ideas presented into deeper understanding of diabetes topics
Provide evidence for ideas/opinions expressed during discussion

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Keywords:

Diabetes, Socratic Conversation, idea, opinion, discussion

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Activity Code:

4A

Unit Reference:

Bittersweet: Diabetes

Lesson Reference:

Lesson 4: Hosting a Socratic Conversation about Diabetes

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