Debate techniques allow children to go deeper in the analysis of problems and search for solutions. These techniques encourage children to investigate, to formulate their ideas, and argue. The first objective is to generate original ideas in large numbers during a brainstorming phase, then to engage in a series of discussions of the ideas in groups of different sizes, and finally to draw a consensus.

Note: This activity could also be adapted for use in secondary contexts

• Develop discussion and debating skills

• Read, research, and produce texts in a native or foreign language

• Develop ability to speak persuasively

This unit has a creativity and critical thinking focus:

• Challenge assumptions and analyze gaps in knowledge

• Generate, stretch, and play with unusual and radical ideas

• Justify beliefs based on logical criteria and reasoning

• Reflect on and review alternative theories and find perspectives on the problem

Web and Print

• Not applicable

        Other Resources

• Chalk or tape  

• Ribbon 

• Paper  

• Post-it  

• Big conference paper sheet

•  Any materials needed if students are asked to produce a creative output in step 7

English Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w4k9oE6650EiGtsv0Dm7T5D1D3Zes1OmLE5MamW0GZk/edit?usp=sharing

Hindi Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-aOQRZ45O7R8BuIgvkZH8UYy39_XXOFQOGMlM6d8Jw/edit?usp=sharing

Gujarati Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/18q-Kjsj1fS-sc0ogyIVNW6I2NnbEK8d2XD0lP28BU34/edit?usp=sharing 

Kannada Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sHAAW9e7JHxm_LSwSFNZgItlkXH-PvnsgfeYSCPZ0aM/edit?usp=drive_link