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- 6th - 12th
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Students debate or write an essay based on the question; is human nature inherently good or inherently evil? Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the implications of using particular philosophical positions to interpret human behavior and to guide one's own response to world events and situations. They develop an appreciation of a number of different philosophical positions. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students probe the main concepts of the Age of Enlightenment in this five lesson unit. The great thinkers and their ideas form the basis of this exploration into the philosophy used to help form our nation. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students examine the life of Prince Hall who became a member of the Free Masons during the time period of slavery. Depending on the grade level, they are shown pictures or read a reference guide listing the characteristics of each philosophy. To end the lesson, they discuss the meaning of freedom and identify the factors one needs to feel a part of a society. Full Review »
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- 4th - 11th
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Students create a "mural philosophy" and discuss various areas in their own schools that could use an art mural with the purpose of presenting to school administration. This class art project is adaptable to the needs/desires of specific schools. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the qualities and characteristics of a good coach. In groups, they develop a job description for a coach and their own personal philosophy of coaching. As a class, they discuss how the roles of coaches have changed over time and research who they believe to be the greatest coach in history. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students complete a worksheet about some of the natural philoshophers in history. They use graph paper and create a timeline with the dates of birth and names of a list of natural philosophers. They list four questions concerning life and the universe that they would wish to answer and explain. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students study the Gandhian philosophy. They define certain elements such as power, beauty and discuss what they know about the struggle for independence in India. Finally students collaborate to discuss Gandhian principles to extend to their own lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students investigate the philosophy of health as outlined in the FLASH curriculum. They practice how to appreciate and respect themselves in respect to sexuality and overall wellness. There is also a section of the lesson that focuses on the acts of exploitation that can be done to teens. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students describe what life in Chicago was like for newly arrived immigrants in the late 19th century. They discuss the goals of the settlement house movement. Students examine how Jane Addams and the Hull House philosophy differed from some common attitudes towards immigrants. Full Review »
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