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Skill 2.6 Arguments, Opinions and Points of View
This activity, produced by Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme, requires students to think about the arguments that different people might make for and against a controversial development.
The activity will help students to:
* consider how opinions can influence an argument
* identify arguments made by individuals to support their points of view
* identify new information learned.
Biodiesel debate
In this video, a range of views and opinions on the merits and drawbacks of producing diesel from biological materials are described.
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