The MSPDP has a number of video resources available online. These videos are suitable for instruction in the format or simply to show students an example of a debate. Our videos are not scripted; they show real students demonstrating real debating as it might be seen at a competition. Many of our videos are accompanied by a judge's decision to help train judges or use in a classroom context.
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Sample Debates
"Ban Boxing! " Sample Debate: A sample debate, appropriate for classroom viewing, on the topic “Ban Boxing!” Features experienced middle school students. Our most popular sample debate.
“Television is a Bad Influence.” Sample Debate - A sample debate, appropriate for classroom viewing, on the topic “Television is a Bad Influence.” Features intermediate and experienced middle school students.
“The United States Should Lower the Voting Age.” Sample Debate - A sample debate, appropriate for classroom viewing. Features beginning middle school students.
“Abolish the Death Penalty.” Sample Debate - A sample debate, appropriate for classroom viewing. Features advanced and intermediate high school students.
About the Middle School Public Debate Program. A short video to introduce the program. Originally shown at the National Middle School Association's 2004 conference.
