Debate

"The root of all environmental problems is that there are too many people in the world."

In two groups you will research this question and prepare for debate. You may wish to refer to the syllabus and to the resources on the home page.

Collaboratively write a five-minute opening speech and two follow-up speeches of 2 minutes each.

You should address the following questions as part of the debate (and may wish to delegate work on the basis of these six questions).

• How do we measure human population growth?
• What do we predict for the future?
• What explains the growth in human populations?
• What relevance does the renewability of resources have to this debate?
• What relevance does the management of waste have to this debate?
• How many humans is too many?

Debate Preparation

We will use Kialo to prepare for the oral component of the debate. You can add or remove arguments for any side of the debate (not just the side you will eventually represent).