International Debate Competition: “Should Rivers Be Connected?"
¿De qué trata este proyecto?
This project is an International Debate Competition where students from different countries share their views either in favor or against the topic “Should Rivers Be Connected?” It aims to build awareness about environmental sustainability and develop students’ confidence in presenting global perspectives through a 2-minute video.
- Grupo de edad
- 9-12, 13-15, 16-18, 18+
- Duración del proyecto
- 4 semanas
- Idioma
- Inglés
Este proyecto contribuye a los siguientes objetivos globales
Objetivos de aprendizaje
🌍 Critical Thinking: Students will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of connecting rivers.
🗣️ Communication Skills: Students will express their opinions clearly and confidently in English.
💧 Environmental Awareness: Students will understand the impact of human actions on nature and sustainability.
🤝 Global Collaboration: Students will learn to respect diverse viewpoints from peers around the world.
🎥 Digital Expression: Students will use video as a creative medium to share their ideas effectively.
Habilidades a desarrollar
Cronograma del proyecto
Presentation
📍Day 1 – Introduction
Teachers introduce the topic “Should Rivers Be Connected?” and explain that each student will participate individually, choosing to speak in favor or against the topic.
📍Days 2–3 – Research & Preparation
Students research facts, examples, and viewpoints related to river connection and prepare their 2-minute speech.
📍Day 4 – Practice Session
Students practice presenting their speech with confidence, clear pronunciation, and respectful delivery.
📍Day 5 – Video Recording
Each student records a 2-minute individual video sharing their opinion — either in favor or against.
📅 Submission:
Videos must be shared on or before November 25, 2025, in the Board Section of the project.
🎉 November 29, 2025 – Debate Celebration
All participants come together for the International Debate Celebration, where selected videos are showcased and reflections are shared.
Lo que dicen los participantes
Vathsala Nayer Vailathan
MalasiaMRS. elsa Kenida elsa putri
Indonesiamay be for the next projects we can make our students more interest to explore their communication skills and their imagination by using another theme ..
Zin Zin Thin
Myanmar (Birmania)Mai Ly
VietnamHabibe Yıldırım
TurquíaPerfect cooperation with you. Also while my students are searching about the project, he gets valuable knowledge about debate topic. Zoom meeting is marvelous experience both me and my students. lt iş good oportunity for my student to develop their language skills.
Ravindra Sapkale
IndiaJhansi Ravikumar
India