This lesson plan can be read in conjunction with “Chapter 3. Love” (pp. 45-68) in the freely available teaching resource Coping: A Philosophical Guide (OpenBook Publishers, 2021) with discussion questions (pp. 123-4) and additional teaching materials (p. 119). 1. Constancy There are three aspects to the constancy of love: Love should not be subject to … Love #2 – Constancy and Loss
This lesson plan can be read in conjunction with “Chapter 3. Love” (pp. 45-68) in the freely available teaching resource Coping: A Philosophical Guide (OpenBook Publishers, 2021) with discussion questions (pp. 123-4) and additional teaching materials (p. 119). 1. Models of Love In the philosophical literature, there are three grand models of love: the eros … Love #1 – Models of Love
This lesson plan can be read in conjunction with “Chapter 4. Reconciliation” (pp. 69-82) in the freely available teaching resource Coping: A Philosophical Guide (OpenBook Publishers, 2021) with discussion questions (pp. 124-5) and additional teaching materials (p. 119-20). Accepting an Apology versus Forgiving Questions for Discussion: Here are some responses that the students might give: … Reconciliation #2 – Apologies and Forgiveness
Before beginning this lesson plan, we recommend reading “Things to Think About Before Introducing Social Justice Topics.” This lesson plan can be read in conjunction with “Chapter 4. Reconciliation” (pp. 69-82) in the freely available teaching resource Coping: A Philosophical Guide (Open Book Publishers, 2021) with discussion questions (pp. 124–5) and additional teaching materials (p. … Reconciliation #3 – Reparations for Slavery
This lesson plan can be read in conjunction with “Chapter 4. Reconciliation” (pp. 69-82) in the freely available teaching resource Coping: A Philosophical Guide (Open Book Publishers, 2021) with discussion questions (pp. 124–5) and additional teaching materials (p. 119–20). 1. Disingenuous Apologies Start with the Harley Schwadron cartoon in which a TV presenter says that … Reconciliation #1 – Genuine and Disingenuous Apologies
Media ethics considers the code of ethics or moral rules that govern our media and communication practices. Conversations about media ethics can include what values or principles should guide our choices with respect to the communication of events and ideas. Facilitators or teachers can briefly discuss what media ethics is with their students, then go … Media Ethics
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
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 discussion: Would you prefer to see death … Death #1 – Facing Death & What Makes Life Worthwhile
Activity: Watch the videos ahead of time and review the potential discussion questions below. Tell children that you are going to show them two videos and you want them to pay attention to the messages of the songs. Show “Hakuna Matata” video to children, followed by “It’s a Hard Knock Life.” After the video has … Hakuna Matata or Hard-Knock Life: What is Your Responsibility?
Many 4th, 5th, and 6th graders have read the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio and will be familiar with Mr. Brown’s monthly precepts. These are inspirational sayings the teacher, Mr. Brown, puts on his board monthly for his students. For example, the precept for September is “When given a choice between being right or being … Mr. Brown’s Precepts
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