1 | Explanation of course and model discussion of cloning |
2 | Discuss UFO's and Aliens |
3 | Discuss student research on UFO's, aliens and Japan's participation in outer space exploration |
4 | Discuss violence on TV and prepare a public opinion poll |
5 | Discuss results of public opinion polls about violence on TV |
6 | Discuss the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery for young people |
7 | Present internet research about cosmetic surgery |
8 | Discuss GM foods and write a reaction paper |
9 | Discuss reaction papers in small groups |
10 | Discuss robopets versus live pets |
11 | Choose discussion group members, choose discussion topics, and plan group research |
12 | Share individual research and organize group discussion |
13 | Conduct group discussions on student-selected topics |
14 | Discuss effective ways to acquire English |
15 | Present the pros and cons of education methods, including your personal experiences |
16 | Discuss electing the prime minister by popular vote and design and administer an opinion poll |
17 | Present and discuss poll results about electing the prime minister in Japan |
18 | Discuss Japan becoming a military power |
19 | Present domestic and international views from internet research about Japan becoming a military power |
20 | Discuss whether patients should be told that they have cancer |
21 | In small groups share reaction papers about telling patients that they have cancer |
22 | Impromptu speaking practice and final PowerPoint presentation explanation |
23 | Impromptu speaking about news and current events |
24 | Research and assistance for PowerPoint presentations |
25 | Individual PowerPoint presentations with feedback from classmates |
26 | Individual PowerPoint presentations with feedback from classmates |