Debate Topic: The Alberta Oil Sands Background Reading: and (video and radio clips) In opposition to the Alberta Oil Sands In support of the Alberta Oil Sands STAKEHOLDERS: STAKEHOLDERS: Environmentalists Oil Executive Imperial Oil or Shell – Native Councilperson Premier of Alberta Celebrity Leonardo DiCaprio/Robert Oil Fields Worker – Redford/Neil Young DEBATABLE TOPICS DEBATABLE TOPICS Increased greenhouse gas emissions Job continuation and creation Environmental impact on forestry and Economic partnership with U.S. threatened species Secure source of energy Loss of land of indigenous people OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUE One student is responsible for providing an of the Alberta Oil Sands issue so that the “overview” students listening to the debate can understand the discussion that follows. FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE STUDENTS: Each student must take on the role of one of the stakeholders. Balance the number of students who will be in support of and in opposition to the Alberta Oil Sands. Each student is responsible for researching how Alberta Oil Sands affects someone in their position”. Take note that to prepare a debate, one must also anticipate counterarguments “stakeholder (points that someone might bring up to argue against you). STAKEHOLDER OPPOSED TO THE ALBERTA OIL You must be prepared to argue against the supporters of the Alberta Oil Sands; research the supporting points and be prepared to them. “debunk” STAKEHOLDERS IN SUPPORT OF THE ALBERTA OIL SANDS You must be prepared to argue against those who oppose the Alberta Oil Sands; research the opposing points and be prepared to them. “debunk” Debate Topic: Fracking Background Reading:
Debate Topic: The Alberta Oil Sands Background Reading: and (video and radio clips) In opposition to the Alberta Oil Sands In support of the Alberta Oil Sands STAKEHOLDERS: Environmentalists Native Councilperson Celebrity – Leonardo DiCaprio/Robert Redford/Neil Young STAKEHOLDERS: Oil Executive – Imperial Oil or Shell Premier of Alberta Oil Fields Worker DEBATABLE TOPICS Increased greenhouse gas emissions Environmental impact on forestry and threatened species Loss of land of indigenous people DEBATABLE TOPICS Job continuation and creation Economic partnership with U.S. Secure source of energy OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUE One student is responsible for providing an “overview” of the Alberta Oil Sands issue so that the students listening to the debate can understand the discussion that follows. FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE STUDENTS: Each student must take on the role of one of the stakeholders. Balance the number of students who will be in support of and in opposition to the Alberta Oil Sands. Each student is responsible for researching how Alberta Oil Sands affects someone in their “stakeholder position”. Take note that to prepare a debate, one must also anticipate counterarguments (points that someone might bring up to argue against you). STAKEHOLDER OPPOSED TO THE ALBERTA OIL You must be prepared to argue against the supporters of the Alberta Oil Sands; research the supporting points and be prepared to “debunk” them. STAKEHOLDERS IN SUPPORT OF THE ALBERTA OIL SANDS You must be prepared to argue against those who oppose the Alberta Oil Sands; research the opposing points and be prepared to “debunk” them. Debate Topic: Fracking Background Reading: