Sept 16 2025 The Impact of the Proposed Revelstoke Adventure Park On Community Dynamics: Debate Prep

Silent Read 20 min.

Debate structure. Note Taking. 

"Debate Notes & Prep"

Review of Topic: Debate.

The Impact of the Proposed Revelstoke Adventure Park on Community Dynamics

Groups:

Review and make notes on your main points (arguments). 

Select who will be speaking - goal - to have all members of your group participate. Follow guided questions from the document linked above.

Group prep for debate. Debate to occur - 2nd half double block- Sept 17 2025.





Ended with viewing - of Creatures of Place - Happen Films.

The YouTube video Creatures of Place by Happen is a short, artistic film that focuses on people, community, and identity. 

The importance of communication in this piece is shown in these ways:

  1. Sharing Identity and Stories

    • The video shows how people’s sense of belonging is tied to the places they live in.

    • Communication (through storytelling, interviews, visuals) allows individuals to express who they are and how place shapes them.

  2. Building Community

    • By hearing and seeing different perspectives in the video, viewers understand that communication creates connection between people.

    • It shows that sharing experiences helps build empathy and respect.

  3. Preserving Culture

    • The film captures voices, traditions, and values tied to place.

    • Communication is the way culture is passed down — without it, that knowledge could be lost.

  4. Encouraging Reflection

    • The video models how communication can be creative (visuals + voices) rather than just words.

    • This shows students that communication isn’t only about speaking — it’s also listening, observing, and expressing through different mediums





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