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Which subject	Phylosophy
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What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Introduction to Ethics

Objectives

• Understand the basic concepts of ethics and moral philosophy.
• Explore different philosophical perspectives on ethics.
• Discuss the relevance of ethics in everyday life.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Handouts with key terms and concepts
• Short video clip on ethics (5 minutes)
• Relevant excerpts from philosophical texts (Kant, Mill, etc.)

Grade/Age Group

All grades welcome (appropriate for middle school and up)

Subject

Philosophy

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum's goals of critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and understanding of philosophical concepts.

Homework

Students will complete an ethics reflection exercise, which will be checked for completion without class presentations. They will submit their reflections for feedback.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Ethics	5 mins	Briefly introduce ethics as a branch of philosophy. Discuss why it matters.
2	Video Presentation	5 mins	Show a 5-minute video clip that introduces key ethical dilemmas.
3	Small Group Discussion	10 mins	Divide students into small groups to discuss their thoughts on the video. Prompt them with questions about personal ethics.
4	Class Discussion	5 mins	Reconvene as a class to share insights from group discussions. Highlight diverse perspectives.
5	Key Concepts Review	3 mins	Present key ethical theories (Consequentialism, Deontology, etc.) using handouts.
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Explain the homework: an ethics reflection exercise. Outline expectations and submission details.

Lesson script