Today, we had the opportunity to witness another lively debate between eighth grade students regarding the sustainability of population growth. The middle school students had thoughtfully prepared their positions, allowing us the opportunity to put our essay writing skills to practice… in reverse. As we listened, we were able to identify each side’s thesis or claim and document the supporting evidence. We realized the importance of clarity and relevance.
Take a peek at this video that shows population growth over time. What do you notice?
Which side of the debate do you think could have used this video to support its claim or refute the other side’s claim? How?
This related map and timeline might also be of interest.
The following site highlights a number of success stories of Education for Sustainable Development projects… including one right here in Kinshasa!