Debate Arena: Tech Topics

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Debate Skills

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectDebate Skills

Original Prompt

Learning how to craft a solid debate strategy for the following topics to include some Rapid-fire scenarios (visual + short video clips): Facial recognition in schools, AI tutors replacing teachers, Phones banned vs required, Smart cameras in cities. Include opinion vs claim.

This learning resource is designed as an interactive activity called the 'Debate Arena,' focusing on honing students' abilities to construct and defend logical claims in a fast-paced debate format. Participants will engage in rapid-fire rounds where they must move beyond simple opinions and support their arguments with evidence and reasoning. The document outlines the success criteria, scoring strategy, various tech-related debate topics such as AI tutors vs. teachers, smartphones in schools, and smart cameras in cities. It includes structured practices for building claims, presenting evidence, and countering arguments, alongside team challenges and reflection corners aimed at fostering collaboration and individual growth in debating skills. The format encourages students to develop critical thinking and effective communication as they engage in discussions on contemporary tech issues.