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Debate #26: Schools should replace art and music with calculus

Weather Models Weather is more accurately predicted than ever before. Part of the improvement is thanks to technology, such as computer modeling that uses calculus and is able to more meticulously predict upcoming weather. These computer programs also use types of algorithms to help assign possible weather outcomes in a region. Much like in the computer algorithms, weather forecasts are determined by considering many variables, such as wind speed, moisture level and temperature. Though computers do the heavy lifting of sifting through massive amounts of data, the basics of meteorology are grounded in differential equations, helping meteorologists determine how changes in the temperatures and pressures in the atmosphere may indicate changes in the weather. Improving Public Health The field of epidemiology -- the study of the spread of infectious disease -- relies heavily on calculus. Such calculations have to take three main factors into account: those people who are susceptible to a disease, those who are infected with the disease and those who have already recovered from it. With these three variables, calculus can be used to determine how far and fast a disease is spreading, where it may have originated from and how to best treat it. Calculus is especially important in cases such as this because rates of infection and recovery change over time, so the equations must be dynamic enough to respond to the new models evolving every day. Architecture Calculus is used to improve the architecture not only of buildings but also of important infrastructures such as bridges. Bridges are complex constructions because they have to be able to support varying amounts of weight across large spaces. When designing a bridge, one must take into account factors including weight, environmental factors and distance. Because of this, maths such as differential calculus and integral calculus are often used to create the most robust design. The use of calculus is also creating a change in the way other architecture projects are designed, pushing the frontier of what sorts of shapes can be used to create the most beautiful buildings. For example, though many buildings have arches with perfect symmetry, calculus can be used to create archways that are not symmetric along with other odd shapes that are still able to be structurally sound

Rap should not be considered art or music, and the "rappers" should not be considered artists!

I thank my opponent Danielle for this amazing argument. This topic is one of many that I have been questioning and using on this site to find out what other people think. I guess my musical taste being a lot different from most teens ad such these days has altered my view of rap music. But as I said I use this site to find out other peoples views. I have seen Danielle's view and I appreciate what it is you have said. I may even try listening to some rap music, at least give it a try. "Never judge a book by it's cover"

Art and Music programs should be mandatory for students in Grade School

It wouldn't be a waste of hours if they have a talent and they do end up finding it more exciting then they thought then they have a career. If they don't like it then they don't have to continue the next Quarter. 1 Quarter is enough to see if someone likes it or not. If they want to take it again then they didn't "waste" hours they put them to great use. You saying that they might not enjoy is fine but at least they know that if they need money/a job they have a talent to fall back on. If you don't force them and they think it will be boring so they don't take it they might not have a job to fall back on so they could be in serious trouble. I don't think kids enjoy school as it is So why not add another thing to the list. At least they can say they tried and didn't like it rather then saying I don't like it but never tried it. Trying new things won't kill you. It could make you mad,sad,or hateful but at least you gave it a shot. So it wouldn't be wasted time.

Art and Music programs should be mandatory for students in Grade School

Well I did misunderstand because I didn't know that they force kids in which case I agree but there are musicians out there that make a lot of money off what they do.