National Speech & Debate Association
2019-2020 TOPIC RESOLVED: OBJECTIVE MORALITY EXISTS.
JOIN THE DEBATE FREE RESOURCES! “As a coach and educator, I like Big Questions because it allows students to discuss big philosophical ideas in a format that all levels of students can attempt. In a time where teachers are constantly told to increase the rigor and broaden the curriculum, this style of debate offers debaters and teachers an opportunity to do both.”
— JEFF STUTZMAN, CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL, IN
Students across the country are engaging in thought-provoking dialogue through the NSDA’s Big Questions debate series. In year four of Big Questions, students are being challenged to think critically and discover supporting arguments for ideas that may be counter to their own personal beliefs. PREVIOUS BIG QUESTIONS TOPICS INCLUDE:
2016-2017 RESOLVED: Science leaves no room for free will. 2017-2018 RESOLVED: Humans are fundamentally different from other animals. 2018-2019 RESOLVED: Humans are primarily driven by self-interest. Free resources provided to students, coaches, and teachers support the civil, informed conversations that Big Questions seeks to inspire.
Big Questions is presented by the NSDA through a generous grant provided by the John Templeton Foundation.
To get involved with Big Questions, or to access any of the available resources, please visit our website at NSDABigQuestions.org or contact us at info@speechanddebate.org .