Debate Topic for 2012 - Resolved:  The United States federal government should substantially increase its exploration and/or development of space beyond the Earth's mesosphere.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING CONTESTANTS

Since U. S. News and World Report has cease print publication, AACS has decided to use Time magazine as a source of questions for Extemporaneous Speaking. Questions for ODACS competition will be taken from January and February issues of Time, Human Events, and World.

Use these links to view competition rules by category.

AREA ONE:  BIBLE

• Bible Quizzing
  • Bible Quiz Score Sheet
• Old Testament Bible Knowledge
• New Testament Bible Knowledge
• Bible Memory
  
  • Level III Bible Memory Outlines
  • 2011 - The Triune God
  • 2012 - Sin and Salvation
  • 2013 - Prayer
  • 2014 - God's Promises
  • 2015 - The Wisdom of God
  • 2016 - Soul Winning
• Bible Teaching
• Expository Preaching
• Evangelistic Preaching
• Topical Preaching

AREA TWO:  MUSIC

• Female Vocal Solo
• Male Vocal Solo
• Small Vocal Ensemble
• Large Vocal Ensemble
• Choral Group
• Instrumental Brass Solo
• Instrumental Woodwind Solo
• Instrumental String Solo
• Instrumental Percussion Solo
• Small Instrumental Ensemble
• Large Instrumental Ensemble
• Orchestra/Band
• Sacred Piano Solo
• Classical Piano Solo
• Sacred Piano-Organ Duet
• Handbell/Handchime Ensemble
• Handbell/Handchime Choir
• Sacred Piano Duet
• Classical Piano Duet
• Instrumental Organ Solo
• Youth Choir

AREA THREE:  SPEECH

• Putting Speeches in Correct Categories
• Debate
• Dramatic Interpretation
• Oral Interpretation of Poetry
• Religious Reading
• Declamation
• Humorous Interpretation
• Duet Acting
• Original Persuasive Oratory
• Extemporaneous Speaking
• Oral Interpretation of Scripture
• Readers' Theatre
• Choric Speaking

AREA FOUR:  ART

• Calligraphy
• Monochromatic Drawing
• Polychromatic Drawing
• Watercolor
• Oil Painting
• Acrylic Painting
• Sculpture
• Textiles
• Crafts
• Printmaking
• Still Life Photography
• Landscapes and Architecture Photography
• People and Animals Photography
• Digital Media
• Woodworking
• Mixed Media

AREA FIVE:  ACADEMICS

• Division 1:  Academic Testing
  • English
  • Algebra/Geometry
  • Advanced Math
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • World History/Geography
  • U. S. History/Geography
  • Creative Writing Procedures
  • Creative Writing: Poetry
  • Expository Writing: Essay
  • Spelling
  • Accounting
  • Home Economics
  • Political Science/Economics
  • Music Theory
  • Spanish
• Division 2:  Science Fair
  • Biological Sciences
  • Physical Sciences