B. Middle School SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1
Speaker 1
The cultural impact of Pokémon has been more significant than that of Yu-Gi-Oh.
Eating meat is not ethical
Children shouldn't date before high schoolSpeaker 2
The cultural impact of Pokémon has been more significant than that of Yu-Gi-Oh.
Eating meat is not ethical
Children shouldn't date before high schoolSpeaker 3
Eating meat is ethical
Schools should have surveillance cameras in classrooms.
Voting should be mandatorySpeaker 4
Eating meat is ethical
Schools should have surveillance cameras in classrooms.
Voting should be mandatorySpeaker 5
Citizens who don't vote should be fined
Censorship is necessary
The US government should invest money in the use of artificial intelligence technology.Speaker 6
Citizens who don't vote should be fined
Censorship is necessary
The US government should invest money in the use of artificial intelligence technology.
Round 3
Speaker 1
All high school students should take a logic course before graduating
Cancel culture is good for society
All childrens’ stories should include a moralSpeaker 2
All high school students should take a logic course before graduating
Cancel culture is good for society
All childrens’ stories should include a moralSpeaker 3
Every workplace should have a 'bring your child to work' day.
California should declare its independence from the United States.
Zoos are unethicalSpeaker 4
Every workplace should have a 'bring your child to work' day.
California should declare its independence from the United States.
Zoos are unethicalSpeaker 5
Online classes offer a better educational experience than traditional classrooms.
Social media makes people less socially active
The long-term effects of antidepressants are more harmful than beneficial.Speaker 6
Online classes offer a better educational experience than traditional classrooms.
Social media makes people less socially active
The long-term effects of antidepressants are more harmful than beneficial.
Elim 1
Speaker 1
Daylight savings time should be abolished
Schools should ban the playing of tackle football.
Raising college tuition fees will only further exacerbate educational inequalities.Speaker 2
Daylight savings time should be abolished
Schools should ban the playing of tackle football.
Raising college tuition fees will only further exacerbate educational inequalities.Speaker 3
It is morally acceptable to have an animal as a pet.
Art should be evaluated separately from the moral character of the artist.
Technology makes us more alone.Speaker 4
It is morally acceptable to have an animal as a pet.
Art should be evaluated separately from the moral character of the artist.
Technology makes us more alone.Speaker 5
All students should be required to take a shop or practical arts class
Proper spelling should be used in text messages.
A healthy diet is more important than regular exerciseSpeaker 6
All students should be required to take a shop or practical arts class
Proper spelling should be used in text messages.
A healthy diet is more important than regular exercise
Elim 2
Speaker 1
Podcasting should be taught in schools
People should use public transportation rather than driving their own cars
Parents should limit the number of hours children spend on the InternetSpeaker 2
Podcasting should be taught in schools
People should use public transportation rather than driving their own cars
Parents should limit the number of hours children spend on the InternetSpeaker 3
Social media etiquette should be taught in schools
It's ok to wear pajamas out of sight during online meetings
Gas cars should be bannedSpeaker 4
Social media etiquette should be taught in schools
It's ok to wear pajamas out of sight during online meetings
Gas cars should be bannedSpeaker 5
The pervasive influence of social media is more detrimental than beneficial for mental health.
Teens should be able to have plastic surgery without parental consent.
All middle school students should learn a foreign languageSpeaker 6
The pervasive influence of social media is more detrimental than beneficial for mental health.
Teens should be able to have plastic surgery without parental consent.
All middle school students should learn a foreign language
Round 2
Speaker 1
The US government should invest money in the use of artificial intelligence technology.
Schools should be allowed to ban some books from their libraries
The psychological benefits of comfort dogs in stressful environments justify their widespread use.Speaker 2
The US government should invest money in the use of artificial intelligence technology.
Schools should be allowed to ban some books from their libraries
The psychological benefits of comfort dogs in stressful environments justify their widespread use.Speaker 3
Implementing a housing-first approach is the most effective strategy to combat homelessness.
Celebrities deserve to make more money than the average person.
Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.Speaker 4
Implementing a housing-first approach is the most effective strategy to combat homelessness.
Celebrities deserve to make more money than the average person.
Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.Speaker 5
Artificial intelligence is dangerous
Living together before marriage should be encouraged
The federal government should fund a national WifiSpeaker 6
Artificial intelligence is dangerous
Living together before marriage should be encouraged
The federal government should fund a national Wifi