Researching Debatable Issues: Here are several topics that can be debated.  Below each question are links to articles, book titles, and websites to use as readings for your group's discussions.

Should killer whale shows be banned?

Killer Whales

Orca Article

Should people support or boycott zoos?

Lower Level Texts

Higher Level Texts

Underwater or Outer Space Exploration?

 Exploration

Should people be more focused on protecting humans from sharks or protecting sharks from humans?

Sharks

Saving Great White Monster article

Great White Terror article

Should plastic bags be banned?

Plastic Bags

Convenient and Cruel article

Putting Plastic in its Place article

Should plastic water bottles be banned?

Plastic Bottles

Is Bottled Water Really Better? article

Should people be climbing Mount Everest?

Mount Everest

Death Zone article 1

Mt Everest Death Zone article 2

Are extreme sports worth the risk?

Lower Level Texts

Higher Level Texts

Safer Slopes article