<p>Big Questions is a debate format supported by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation. High school students will grapple with complex worldview questions as they debate both sides of 2016-2017 topic: <em><strong>This is a 3 round/ single elimination event!</strong></em></p> <h2><em><strong>Resolved: Science leaves no room for free will.</strong></em></h2> <p>Tournaments, districts, and classrooms that hold Big Questions debates will be eligible to receive up to $1,700 per event. These debates can be held as a tournament event, stand-alone event, intra-school scrimmage, classroom event, or supplemental event as long as the application requirements are met.</p> <p><em>&ldquo;Entries from participating schools and any judges they provide consent to the rules of the Big Questions event, including the format and topicality guidelines. Schools should provide their judges with access to the National Speech &amp; Debate Association&rsquo;s judge training resources prior to the tournament. Event resources for students and coaches are provided by the NSDA. Judges and competitors will also be asked to complete a brief survey before leaving the tournament site.&rdquo;</em></p>