Ideals - Debating
Time needed
Setting up takes 5 - 10 minutes. The activity takes 1/2 - 1 hour.
Cost
None.
Numbers
A minimum of seven: two teams of three and one adjudicator.
Description
Discussion by two teams with opposing views. Each member must have at least one point to discuss.
Location
Unit den.
Transport
None.
Resources
Chairs, bell, time clock.
Contacts
Apex Club. Rostrum SA.
Permission
None.
Training
Try to give members advance notice of the subject matter to enable them to prepare for the debate.
Problems
Boredom with the activity. Make sure that the subjects are interesting.
Precautions
The subject matter must be interesting, such as:
Is chocolate better than strawberry?
Are Nikes better than Cons?
Comments
Keep the activity fun!