An invaluable resource for middle school debaters, this book provides background, arguments and resources on 75 debate topics in areas as diverse as business, science and technology, environment, politics, religion, culture and education.
Topics include:
Cell phones in schools
Dress codes in schools
Banning plastic bags
Making cigarettes illegal
Drilling for oil in national parks
Banning factory farming
Implementing a junk food tax
Increasing the driving age
Moving the United Nations headquarters
Negotiating with terrorists
Extending the school day
Repealing the Second Amendment
Each entry presents: the topic; and introduction placing the question in context; notes about how to address the debate; arguments pro and con; sample motions; and web links for further research. Organized in a handy A-Z format, the book also includes a topical index for easy searching.
