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The C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards prioritizes inquiry, research, and communication skills. However, Sam Wineburg and his colleagues have demonstrated that students need intentional support to discern the usefulness of online information. Debate is a powerful tool to engage students in cultivating these skills. This session will present three models for debate: a historical significance approach for world history; an advocacy twist on the State of the Union address for U.S. history, and a policy orientation for civics. We will cover principles for structuring the debate, teaching online research skills, facilitating collaboration, maximizing engagement, and assessing equitably.
