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Our Final speeches!

Tehila - Robots taking over!
TED-Ed Youtube version

 

How would you feel if your teacher was replaced by a robot?  Excited, confused, afraid? Robots are replacing many human jobs in today’s everyday world.  Will teachers be one of them? Let’s check our which jobs are currently being replaced by robots and why.

Robin - Problems of Vaping
TED-Ed Youtube version

 

Have you heard of vaping?  It is becoming a huge problem with young people.  More than 1 billion people are vaping today and an increasing number of them are young people.  Is this from peer pressure? Will it lead to other addictions?

Reegina - Rescue and Adopt Dogs
TED-Ed Youtube version

 

Do you need to buy an expensive designer dog or can you open your heart to a shelter dog?  You will be saving a dog’s life when you adopt, and save yourself thousands of dollars. Ever hear of a puppy mill?  Think shelter first, when thinking of a new pet.

Nico and Frank - Why video games are good for you
TED-Ed Youtube version

 

Video games have been given a bad rap, but what if we could convince you that video games are actually good for you?  The games create a common ground for students, help them to communicate, let them use problem solving skills and more.  

Jack - Peer pressure
TED-Ed Youtube version

 

Have you ever been influenced to do something by someone else?  That is peer pressure. lt may change the way you dress, behave or even encourage you to do something you really don’t want to do, like smoke or drink.  It may even lead to bullying. Let’s work to overcome that.

Ivan - Drug Use
TED-Ed Youtube version

 

Let’s talk about a painful subject, drug use.  It is an addiction that may cause money problems, work or school problems and even death.  One addictive substance may even lead to other drug addictions. Let’s work at stopping this problem.

Giuliana and Margo - Friendship
TED-Ed Youtube version

 

Did you know that friendship is a very important part of your life?  Friends help you through tough times and have many health benefits. You can even help your friends make more friends. Having friends may even help you live a longer and happier life!

Danica - Air Pollution
TED-Ed Youtube version

 

Do we want our earth to look gray and dreary?  We need to examine why air pollution is taking over.  There are so many renewable resources that most humans are not using.  Why is that? We need to help our environment. Try using solar panels, or driving an electric car.  Let’s all work together to solve the problem.

Derek - Benefits of Youth Sports
TED-Ed Youtube version

 

Sports!  I love them.  Sports are an important part of a young person’s life.  There are so many benefits; exercise, organization skills, increased health, outlets for stress.  It even helps to keep my brain sharp. Let’s get kids involved in youth sports.

Alfonso - Cutting down trees- NO!
TED-Ed Youtube version

 

What would the world look like if all the trees were cut down?  It would be scary and hard to watch all the trees fall. We need trees to survive,  the animals need the trees to live in and we need the fresh air that trees help to provide.  Let’s keep our trees standing!

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