Debate Project

Debate Groups: Two v. Two/Three

1. Select a Topic

2. Decide which students will be on which team of two/three.

3. Decide which team will take which side of the topic. 

4. Research your side

5. Research the opposing viewpoint.

Technology:

• Is Artificial Intelligence good for society?

• Do the benefits of social media sites outweigh the drawbacks?

• Is binge-watching good for you?

Crime & Law:

• Are security measures like metal detectors & lockdown drills the best way to make schools safer?

• Should Washington, DC and Puerto Rico be granted statehood?

School & College:

• Are standardized tests effective?

• Is college education worth the cost for all students?

• Is remote learning as effective as face-to-face instruction in a physical classroom?

Sports:

• Should college athletes be paid?

• Are youth sports programs too intense?

• Should professional sports leagues implement stricter salary caps? 

• Should schools focus more on physical education? 

Alcohol & Other Drugs:

• Should electronic cigarettes be banned?

• Should marijuana be legalized?

• Should professional sports allow performance-enhancing drugs? 

Environment & Animals:

• Should single use plastics be banned?

• Should animals be used for biomedical research?

• Should governments take the lead on climate action initiatives?

Business:

• Can fast fashion retail ever be sustainable?

• Should the penny stay in circulation?

• Is Universal Basic Income a good idea?

• Is a flat tax system fairer than a progressive tax system? 

Health:

• Should physician-assisted dying be a legal option for the terminally ill?

• Is a vegetarian diet better than a diet that includes meat?

• Should medication be the primary treatment for ADHD?