Fairness Blueprint Facilitation Guide Fairness Blueprint
Facilitation Guide
Duration
10 Minutes
Objective
Students will define fairness and identify just actions in real-world scenarios through analysis and role-play.
Audience
8th Grade Students (Tier 1 Classroom Instruction)
Materials
Equity Lens Slides
Fairness Factor Worksheet
Justice Dialogue Prompts
Instructional Sequence
1 min
Phase 1: Spark Interest
"Fairness means treating people equally and making decisions that are right for everyone involved."
Briefly share the game analogy: changing rules halfway through. Ask: "How would that feel?"
2 min
Phase 2: Intentional Focus
We Will: Explore what it means to act fairly and justly.I Will: Identify actions that are fair and just in various scenarios.
3 min
Phase 3: The Honesty Experiment
Discuss the "Lost Wallet" scenario. Show the honesty experiment video.
Key Question: How does honesty relate to being fair? Why act justly when no one is watching?
3 min
Phase 4: Scenario Workshop
Distribute the Fairness Factor Worksheet . In pairs, students analyze scenarios and briefly role-play a fair resolution for one.
1 min
Phase 5: Personal Commitment
Students write one personal action for fairness (e.g., listening, sharing). Quick group share to close.
Reinforce: Fairness builds trust and respect.
Equity Lens Slides Quick Dive Series
EQUITY LENS
The Blueprint for Fair & Just Actions
Today's Blueprint
We Will
Explore what it means to act fairly and justly in different situations.
I Will
Identify actions that are fair and just in various scenarios.
What is Fairness?
Treating people equally and making decisions that are right for everyone involved.
Think about it:
"Imagine playing a game, and someone changes the rules halfway through. How would that feel?"
Honesty & Justice
A Social Experiment on Honesty
Social Experiment Video
Scenario: Finding a lost wallet
How does honesty relate to being fair?
Why be honest even when no one is watching?
Scenario Workshop
3 Minutes
1
Analyze
Open your Fairness Factor Worksheet. With a partner, discuss the fair action for each situation.
2
Role-Play
Choose ONE scenario. Act out how to resolve it with fairness. Focus on respectful communication.
Personal Commitment
"Write down ONE action you can take to ensure fairness in your own life today."
Is it sharing? Is it listening? Is it standing up for someone?
Building Trust & Respect
Justice Dialogue Prompts Justice Dialogue Prompts
Teacher Discussion Guide • Fair and Just Actions
Use these prompts to facilitate a brief, impactful conversation. The goal is to move beyond simple definitions and toward personal reflection and ethical reasoning.
01
What does it mean to be fair?
Goal: Encourage students to think about equality and impartiality. Fairness isn't just about getting what you want; it's about what is "right" for everyone.
Follow-up Questions
Does "fair" always mean "exactly the same"?
How do we decide what is fair when people have different needs?
Look-for Responses
Equality in rules and opportunities.
Making sure no one is excluded.
Acting without bias or favoritism.
02
Can you think of a time when you saw someone act unfairly?
Goal: Guide students to reflect on personal experiences and the impact of unfair actions. Help them connect their feelings to the importance of justice.
Follow-up Questions
How did seeing that make you feel?
If you were in that situation, what is one "just" thing you could have done?
Look-for Responses
Feelings of frustration, anger, or sadness.
Recognition of power imbalances.
Desire for things to be "set right."
Reinforce: Fairness builds trust and a better community for everyone.
Fairness Factor Worksheet Fairness Factor
Activity Sheet • Scenario Blueprint
Name
Date
1
Scenario Analysis (Pairs)
Situation 01
A friend is being left out of a group activity. What is a fair action you can take?
Situation 02
You notice someone taking more than their share of a shared resource. How would you handle this fairly?
2
Role-Play Reflections
Choose one scenario above to act out. What was the most important thing you said or did to show fairness?
The Fairness Pledge
Write down ONE action you can take to ensure fairness in your own life today. It could be something simple like sharing, listening to others, or standing up for what is right.
