Warhawk Invitational

2021 — NSDA Campus, ID/US

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Panel Discussion

Event Description:

Panel Discussion Time: 40 min. round Time penalties: not assessed Panel Discussion Topics: A list of topics will be collected from coaches at the Fall ISATA Conference that will encompass the topics tournaments will use throughout the season. Additionally, five topics, to be used only at district and state tournaments, will be selected and voted on by the ISATA members prior to those tournaments. Event Procedure: Panel members do not make formal speeches, but remain seated and discuss the topic informally. Notes may be taken during the discussion. Emphasis is on problem solving through working towards group consensus. Panelists should be familiar with the topic and be prepared to discuss facts and opinions. Contestants may bring a pen or pencil and research limited to one page, one sided (8.5 x 11) to the round. Selection of Topics: At the state tournament, each topic will be used once. A blind draw at the beginning of the tournament will determine which topics are used for all preliminary rounds as well as the semifinal and final rounds.

PANEL TOPICS:

1. Should speech on social media platforms be protected?

2. Should American high schools do more to encourage trade careers?

3. The revoking of the Keystone pipeline permit, by the Biden administration, does more harm than good.

4. Given that February is Black History month, consider and explore the following :Afrofuturism is a cultural blueprint to guide society.