SNOW GOOSE DEBATE

 

1.                  THE ISSUE:

What is the solution to the snow goose overpopulation problem?

 

 

2.                  "Sharing Session" TIME:

Wednesday, April 23 during period 1

 

3.                  FORMAT:

a.       Introduction by Mr. Koivu

 

b.      Groups Present Solutions: 2 minutes each:  this will be strictly enforced

1.      Government:  Canadian

2.      Government:  USA

3.      Farmers

4.      Greenpeace

5.      Naturalists / Birdwatchers

6.      Native hunters

7.      Recreational Hunters

8.      Scientists

9.      Mother Nature

10.  Geese

 

 

4.                  Challenge:     Groups are expected to challenge the solutions proposed by other groups.  Be aggressive!  You have to attack their solutions to win this debate yourself.    2 minutes each, in same order as the presentations.

 

5.                  Short Break:        Groups will plan and polish their defense and conclusion.      (2 minutes)

 

6.                  Defense and Conclusion:   Groups must prepare a very brief defense ending with a one sentence solution   (1 minute)

 

7.                  Vote:         You may vote for any solution, including your own.   You are allowed two votes:   first place and runner-up.

 

 

 

SNOW GOOSE DEBATE:   preparation

 

You will perform the following tasks with your group:

 

• Think of a group name.
• Plan some very small element of a costume, to identify your group   (such as a lab coat, hunter’s vest / cap, or birds’ feathers).   No need to over do the costume;  something simple will do.
• Brainstorm ideas within your group about what solutions would meet the values / beliefs of your group
• Do background research  (internet, books, yellow duotang folder) to find instances in the world where your solution worked in other situations.   This is to provide concrete evidence that your solution will work.
• Prepare point form notes on the Presentation of your Solution.    I prefer that you not read every work, but talk in a conversational style while referring to your notes.
• Anticipate the solutions of other groups so you can prepare your attack on their ideas.  Again, background research will help here.
• Plan your concluding statement and closing arguments.

 

 

EVALUATION: