SEDA is sad to announce that the 2012 Model Legislature is cancelled for Saturday March 31.
If I can get 20 debaters to confirm their interest for May 12 (or some other agreed upon date) I would be happy to make the arrangements. Please let me know!
Attention: History, Social Studies, Language Arts,
Social Science teachers and Debate Coaches
March 31, 2012 - CANCELLED
Legislative Building
2012 Model Historical Legislature
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- Regina, Saskatchewan
The Historical Model Legislature is an opportunity for students throughout Saskatchewan to come together and debate bills, parliamentary style, in the Saskatchewan Legislature.
On Friday evening students will warm up to parliamentary debate and legislative procedure by debating Bills based on the resolutions used at the 2010-2011 SEDA tournaments. On Saturday, it will be 1982-1991.
All grades 9 to 12 students in your school are invited to attend. Clubs and students do not have to be members of SEDA to attend. Travel Remibursement available for paid SEDA clubs. There are 60 seats to fill.
The fee is $40 per student. There is no fee for coaches. Registration deadline is Tuesday May 24th.
All Saskatchewan High School students are welcome to join SEDA
at the Legislative Buildings in Regina for the Annual Historical
Model Legislature. The era is 1982-1991 and Grant Devine is the
province's first Progressive Conservative premier.
May 27-28, 2011
Invitation - includes
all details and Registration Form
A handbook with a schedule and bills to be debated will be posted in the next couple of weeks.
Model Legislature is a fun opportunity
for students in grades 9 to 12 to recreate a piece of Saskatchewan
history. It is an annual event held each spring in Regina. It is
lots of fun and open to any student wishing to take part,
regardless of past debate or speaking experience.
Each year a different era comes alive as students hold parliamentary debates in the Chamber of Saskatchewan's historic Legislative Building. Students step into the roles of party leaders, cabinet ministers, and opposition critics. Dressing in period costume adds to the atmosphere.
Debates focus on actual historical bills. Step back to the 1900's, when womens' right to vote was hotly contested. Return to the Roaring 20's, when alcohol was outlawed. Visit the groovy 60's to talk about the Vietnam conflict. These topics, coupled with some modern-day debates and student-created Private Members Bills, add up to some interesting discussions. Participants gain insight into how government operates and how legislation is created. It is also an opportunity to meet various MLA's who volunteer to preside as Speaker of the House.
While
recreating history, students simultaneously develop valuable skills
including public speaking, critical and creative thinking,
listening, independent learning, teamwork and group work,
researching, and problem solving.
Should women have the right to vote?
Should liquor be outlawed?
Should Saskatchewan adopt medicare?
Should Saskatchewan support American involvement in
Vietnam?
These are just some of the topics discussed at Model Legislature!
For reference of people involved in Saskatchewan governance, visit the following: Saskatchewan Executive and Legislative Directory
