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1,591 Philosophy of education Lesson Plans
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- Higher Ed
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Students listen to Plato's Allegory of the Cave and work in groups to analyze the allegory. They identify situations where they have needed to make changes, and determine why we choose to change or not to change. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students make a paper clock containing a quote about using time wisely. The meaning of the quote is illustrated on the clock, to help students see why using time carefully is so important. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider how different cultural and religious groups perceive girls' education. By addressing differences and identifying common ground, students attempt to arrive at a philosophy of girls' education that takes varying viewpoints into account. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students discover the interaction of American Literature, politics and the environmental movement. They explore the changing concept and philosophy of wilderness, and explain the development of The National Park System. They read sections of Thoreau, Muir, Abbey and Emerson with a set of questions for the students to develop their own essays. 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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- 10th - 11th
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Students watch a video about Joan of Arc and the 100 Years War focusing on the miracle that she is said to have performed. They note her untimely death before completing questions that will be discussed. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students analyze the philosophy of government in the Declaration of Independence. As a class, they discuss how this philosophy has caused other revolutions in history and how well it supports our natural rights. In groups, they compare and contrast the Declaration of Independence and the Plan of Delano. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concepts related to the knowledge of civil rights. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They use the information in order to conduct a class discussion about nonviolent action to change public policy. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students work in groups of four and complete a roster of their names and personal information and to complete a release form that allows their pictures to be placed online. They then engage in classroom activities while being photographed. They then sit in pairs and take out their concept maps to discuss. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students distinguish between curriculum and instruction. The utilize concept mapping strategies to organize a philosophy of elementary social studies education. They explain the process they underwent to organize their information and to identify their categorical headings. Full Review »

