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Random Debate Topic Generator

Draw a debate topic, split the room into for and against, and argue it out. Every topic is classroom-safe and none is political.

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      Ways to use this list

      • Quick-fire debates: draw a topic, give each side 30 seconds to prepare and one minute to speak, then the class votes with a show of hands.
      • Four corners: label the corners of the room strongly agree, agree, disagree and strongly disagree; draw a topic and pupils walk to a corner and explain why.
      • Switch sides: after the first round, each team argues the opposite view, which teaches pupils to understand both sides.
      • Funny warm-up: open a debate club session with a silly topic, like whether a hot dog is a sandwich, before tackling a harder one.
      • Pick the teams fairly: put the class list into the team generator to split everyone into for and against.

      Press Draw a card, tap the game or press the Space bar. Change the list in the box as you like: add your own, delete what doesn't suit you, or write *2 after an entry to give it double the chance. The game buttons switch the same list to a wheel, duck race, hat and more.

      The full list (50 entries)

      • Is a hot dog a sandwich?
      • Is cereal a kind of soup?
      • Does pineapple belong on pizza?
      • Is it better to be able to fly or to be invisible?
      • Should breakfast food be allowed at dinner?
      • Is the top bunk better than the bottom bunk?
      • Is it better to live on a boat or in a treehouse?
      • Are dragons better than unicorns?
      • Should socks always be sold in threes?
      • Should a tomato count as a fruit or a vegetable?
      • Should children choose their own bedtime?
      • Should every classroom have a class pet?
      • Is reading the book better than watching the film?
      • Should children be paid for doing chores?
      • Should break time be longer?
      • Should every child learn to swim at school?
      • Should kids help plan the school lunch menu?
      • Is playing outside better than playing video games?
      • Should children be allowed to stay up late at weekends?
      • Is it better to be the leader or part of the team?
      • Should mobile phones be allowed in class?
      • Should students choose where they sit?
      • Should tests be replaced by projects?
      • Should every student learn a musical instrument?
      • Should pupils call teachers by their first names?
      • Should the school day start with exercise?
      • Is group work better than working alone?
      • Should PE happen every day?
      • Should students help clean their own classrooms?
      • Should students be allowed to drop one subject they dislike?
      • Should children under 12 have their own phone?
      • Will robots make life better for everyone?
      • Are e-books better than paper books?
      • Should everyone learn to code at school?
      • Is a handwritten letter better than a text message?
      • Should homework be done on paper or on a screen?
      • Do video games teach useful skills?
      • Should families have one screen-free day a week?
      • Could a robot ever be a good teacher?
      • Should self-driving cars replace school buses?
      • Is it better to be an early bird or a night owl?
      • Should everyone grow some of their own food?
      • Should paper straws replace plastic ones?
      • Should every school have a vegetable garden?
      • Is it better to have one best friend or lots of friends?
      • Should we repair old things instead of buying new ones?
      • Is a beach holiday better than a mountain holiday?
      • Should lights in empty rooms switch off by themselves?
      • Is it better to walk or cycle to school?
      • Is it better to live in a hot country or a cold one?

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      Questions people ask

      Are these debate topics suitable for kids?

      Yes. Every topic is about school, everyday life, technology or the world around us, with nothing political or upsetting. The Funny and For kids sets suit children from about age 7.

      How do you run a simple classroom debate?

      Draw a topic, split the class into two teams and give them five minutes to list reasons. Each side gets two minutes to speak and one minute to answer the other side. Finish with a vote, and praise the best argument, not just the winning side.

      What makes a good debate topic?

      A clear yes-or-no question with reasonable arguments on both sides. "Should mobile phones be allowed in class?" works because there are good reasons for and against; a question with one obvious answer does not.

      What is the difference between a debate and a discussion?

      In a debate, two sides argue for and against and someone judges who argued better. A discussion is open, and everyone shares views without teams. For open conversation starters, try the random question generator.