Ethics Forum Lesson Plan
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for a lesson on modern ethics, including learning objectives, a detailed instructional sequence (Hook, Toolkit, Laboratory, Forum, and Assessment), and specific facilitation tips for high school philosophy instruction.
Ethics Forum Slides
An instructional slide deck for the "Philosophers' Forum" lesson, featuring a self-driving car "hook," visual summaries of Utilitarianism, Deontology, and Virtue Ethics, and a deep-dive case study on AI bias in facial recognition.
Frameworks Reading Handout
A student reading handout that provides clear, accessible explanations of Utilitarianism, Deontology, and Virtue Ethics. Includes "Golden Questions" for each framework, modern-day examples, and a quick-reference comparison table.
Dilemma Discussion Cards
A set of four discussion cards featuring complex modern ethical scenarios (Social Media, Environmental Justice, AI Identity, and Bioethics) designed for Socratic seminars or small-group philosophical debates. Each card includes specific discussion prompts tailored to the three ethical frameworks.
Case Study Activity
A structured activity worksheet for analyzing modern ethical dilemmas. It provides dedicated work areas for students to evaluate a case study through the lenses of Utilitarianism, Deontology, and Virtue Ethics, followed by a formal synthesis and justification section.
Ethical Manifesto Project
A summative project guide and rubric for the "Modern Ethics Manifesto." Students are challenged to choose a contemporary ethical dilemma, analyze it through multiple philosophical lenses, and produce a formal, reasoned "blueprint for action." Includes a detailed grading rubric and project timeline.