Yes, these concepts are necessary for everyday life and higher level thinking. Remember, they don't want to be too familiar with the concepts. We want to push the students beyond the basics to be the problem solvers in the real world. The students have ownership in the problem that they are solving and the reward that they are receiving teaches capitalism, competition and life skills. Analyze information from a variety of sources.
All information is true and equally valuable.
Persuasion depends on emotion, volume, and opinion. Adapt their project to the appropriate criteria and audience. Their opinions are the same as their audience. Find and select information and visuals from the library, community, and technology. Use technology as part of their presentation.