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Debating Technological Issues HS

Debating Technological Issues HS

# Description

Team members collaborate to prepare for a debate against a team from another chapter. The teams are instructed to take either the Pro or Con side of a selected subtopic.


# Theme

Theme: Technology in Infrastructure


  • Sub-Topic 1: Autonomous vehicles are the answer to increasing traffic demands, especially in large urban areas

  • Sub-Topic 2: Current carbon and renewable energy policies have a negative impact on power grid reliability and consumer pricing

  • Sub-Topic 3: Manufacturing companies should be exempt from restrictions on waste production due to their contributions to society


# Careers Associated

  • Broadcast Media Specialist

  • Lawyer

  • Motivational Speaker

  • Public Relations Executive


# Oklahoma Eligibility

Participants must compete at the regional conference in their respective region. Entries are limited to the top ten winners from each regional conference.

(Any exceptions to this policy would be considered by a committee selected by the advisory committee. Exceptions would not exceed two additional students.)


# Coordinators

The individuals below is familiar with this event and available to give guidance. Please email them if you have questions regarding this event.

Krystal Gayler

krystalg@normanps.org

Event Coordinator


Susan James

susan.james@edmondschools.net

Event Manager

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