For Teams — Maximum points: 225 (4 student debaters in two teams of two; 50 points per student and one alternate team of two students; 25 points for team)
YOUR CHALLENGE:
Debate is about critical thinking, building confidence and developing your public speaking skills. It’s also about learning to see every issue from different points of view to better understand your own. For this challenge, students will research timely environmental issues at the local, national, and international level and increase their scientific literacy and civic awareness. Download PDF
EVENT DATE: Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm *Student debaters must arrive by 8:30 am*
**CLICK HERE FOR THIS YEAR’S DEBATE TOPICS!**
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR DEBATE: Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 5 pm. **REGISTER HERE!**
| ✓ Entry Requirements: |
| | Maximum four student debaters (two teams of two) and one alternate team (two students). Other students may attend as spectators. |
| | Students and teachers must remain for the duration of the debate to receive points. |
| | Registration using the google form link above. |
OPTIONAL STUDENT WORKSHOP: Saturday, November 4th, at 10:00 am on ZOOM.
This one-day, virtual workshop will familiarize participants with all aspects of British Parliamentary Debate. Students will be able to learn about the rules and procedures, research and argument construction, and end with a practice round to give all students a chance to receive constructive feedback from debate coaches.
Visit the student workshops webpage for more information and to register. Click here to register.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
For more information on how debaters will be evaluated, see Challenge 4 Rubric.
STATE ACADEMIC STANDARDS:
Visit Challenge 4 Lesson Planning Guide for ideas on how to implement this challenge in your classroom.
CHALLENGE RESOURCES:
