B. Middle School SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1 - 1:30pm
Speaker 1
Implementing a housing-first approach is the most effective strategy to combat homelessness.
Streaming services have revolutionized entertainment for the better.
The 21st century is the most desirable era in which to live.
Speaker 2
Implementing a housing-first approach is the most effective strategy to combat homelessness.
Streaming services have revolutionized entertainment for the better.
The 21st century is the most desirable era in which to live.
Speaker 3
Stricter gun control laws are essential to reduce firearm-related violence.
Releasing non-violent prisoners early will reduce prison overpopulation and aid societal reintegration.
Promoting the idea of Santa giving 'bad' presents to naughty children has negative psychological effects.
Speaker 4
Stricter gun control laws are essential to reduce firearm-related violence.
Releasing non-violent prisoners early will reduce prison overpopulation and aid societal reintegration.
Promoting the idea of Santa giving 'bad' presents to naughty children has negative psychological effects.
Speaker 5
Dogs provide greater emotional and physical benefits compared to cats.
Esports deserves the same recognition and respect as traditional physical sports.
Artificial Intelligence will revolutionize every aspect of our daily lives for the better.
Speaker 6
Dogs provide greater emotional and physical benefits compared to cats.
Esports deserves the same recognition and respect as traditional physical sports.
Artificial Intelligence will revolutionize every aspect of our daily lives for the better.
Round 2 - 3:00pm
Speaker 1
Allowing wildfires to burn naturally can rejuvenate ecosystems, but the risks to human settlements must be weighed.
Human actions are primarily driven by self-interest rather than altruism.
Teachers' unions play a vital role in upholding the quality of education and educators' rights.
Speaker 2
Allowing wildfires to burn naturally can rejuvenate ecosystems, but the risks to human settlements must be weighed.
Human actions are primarily driven by self-interest rather than altruism.
Teachers' unions play a vital role in upholding the quality of education and educators' rights.
Speaker 3
Thanos' ideology of halving the population for resource conservation is fundamentally flawed.
The middle seat on an airplane deserves both armrests
The two-party system should be abolished
Speaker 4
Thanos' ideology of halving the population for resource conservation is fundamentally flawed.
The middle seat on an airplane deserves both armrests
The two-party system should be abolished
Speaker 5
Fighting can be productive
Video games do more harm than good
The United States should allow qualified women to hold combat roles in the US military.
Speaker 6
Fighting can be productive
Video games do more harm than good
The United States should allow qualified women to hold combat roles in the US military.
Round 3 - 4:15pm
Speaker 1
History class should cover current events
The cultural impact of Pokémon has been more significant than that of Yu-Gi-Oh.
Coding class should be required in school.
Speaker 2
History class should cover current events
The cultural impact of Pokémon has been more significant than that of Yu-Gi-Oh.
Coding class should be required in school.
Speaker 3
Keeping animals in zoos does more harm than good
Taking notes on a laptop is better than paper
Therapy and healthcare should be part of school requirements
Speaker 4
Keeping animals in zoos does more harm than good
Taking notes on a laptop is better than paper
Therapy and healthcare should be part of school requirements
Speaker 5
Protecting the environment should take precedence over industrial advancement.
Taxing greenhouse gas emissions is the most effective way to combat climate change.
Brushing teeth at school after meals should be normalized
Speaker 6
Protecting the environment should take precedence over industrial advancement.
Taxing greenhouse gas emissions is the most effective way to combat climate change.
Brushing teeth at school after meals should be normalized
Finals - 5:45pm
Speaker 1
Online education is as good as in-person education
Deciding not to have children is a valid choice in contemporary society.
The driving age should be raised to 18
Speaker 2
Online education is as good as in-person education
Deciding not to have children is a valid choice in contemporary society.
The driving age should be raised to 18
Speaker 3
Genetically modified foods are the most viable solution to world hunger
E-games should be an Olympic sport
Mobile devices should be banned at schools
Speaker 4
Genetically modified foods are the most viable solution to world hunger
E-games should be an Olympic sport
Mobile devices should be banned at schools
Speaker 5
Violent video games are appropriate entertainment for teenagers
Credit and debit cards should completely replace paper and metal money
Bragging can be good
Speaker 6
Violent video games are appropriate entertainment for teenagers
Credit and debit cards should completely replace paper and metal money
Bragging can be good
Speaker 7
Police are necessary for safety
Animals think like humans
True love really does exist
Speaker 8
Police are necessary for safety
Animals think like humans
True love really does exist