Topic: death

History, Consequences, & Death

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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, by Eleanor Coerr Plot Summary: This chapter book is based on a true story re-imagined by the author, Eleanor Coerr, and tells the tale of a young Japanese girl who ends up dying from leukemia. Her death is a result of the fallout from the atomic bombs dropped by … History, Consequences, & Death

Death #2 – A Future Without Me

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This lesson plan can be read in conjunction with “Chapter 2. Death” (pp. 29-43) in the freely available teaching resource Coping: A Philosophical Guide (OpenBook Publishers, 2021) with discussion questions (pp. 122-3) and additional teaching materials (p. 119).  1. Wanting to be Missed Here is a puzzle. People would like to believe that they will … Death #2 – A Future Without Me

Death #1 – Death & A Worthwhile Life

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Facing Death & What Makes Life Worthwhile This lesson plan can be read in conjunction with “Chapter 2. Death” (pp. 29-43) in the freely available teaching resource Coping: A Philosophical Guide (Open Book Publishers, 2021) with discussion questions (pp. 122-3) and additional teaching materials (p. 119).  1. Foreknowledge I suggest the following opening question for … Death #1 – Death & A Worthwhile Life

“Old Roger is Dead”

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Whole Sequence Breakdown: Welcome and warm-up (c. 5-10 minutes) Brief initial discussion (10 minutes) Learning of the song and ring play (20 minutes) Whole-group share and discussion (20 minutes) Possible extensions (for extra time, or additional lessons) Welcome and Warm-up Welcome students and share any updates, or follow-up on points from the last session. Warm-up … “Old Roger is Dead”