Then, you must choose an issue from the Topics section of the Web site. The latest topic in the Decisions, Decisions Online series is Choose A Political Party. February's topic, Free Trade, drew some interesting results across the country. Fifty-five percent of students nationwide rejected free trade with China. Next, your students will read their advisor memos, develop summaries of the significant points, debate about how to vote, and finally enter their student votes on the project Web page.
Students can also see how other students voted on the issue and participate in follow-up activities.
All of the materials and technical configurations necessary for participation are available in the Teacher WalkThrough component of the Web site. The materials can be downloaded and printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. QuickTime 3 or higher is necessary to view the online videos. This site, also an online extension of Tom Snyder Productions, combines multicultural studies with the art of debate. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to xplore the culture of the Mentawai people who live on the remote island of Siberut, Indonesia.