GRADE 10 ETHICS
Thinking Ethically: The Essentials
1. Develop the Characteristics of Individual Thought. 2. Quebec & Religion. 3. Reflective, Engaging Dialogue. |
Some of this year's topics:
- Justice - Tolerance - Ambiguity - Existentialism - The future of humanity - The meaning of life |
LESSONS
1 - CULTURE - Quick Write Assigned
ENGAGEMENT WITH OTHERS UNIT
2 - HELPING - Handout in ethics package
3 - PARTNERSHIPS - Handout in ethics package
4 - BETTER CONVERSATIONS - BELIEFS - Handout in ethics package
5 - BETTER CONVERSATIONS - HABITS - Handout in ethics package
6 - YOUTH SPORTS - Quick Write Assigned
8 - SAFE COMMUNITIES -
ENGAGEMENT WITH OTHERS UNIT
2 - HELPING - Handout in ethics package
3 - PARTNERSHIPS - Handout in ethics package
4 - BETTER CONVERSATIONS - BELIEFS - Handout in ethics package
5 - BETTER CONVERSATIONS - HABITS - Handout in ethics package
6 - YOUTH SPORTS - Quick Write Assigned
8 - SAFE COMMUNITIES -
TERM 2 LESSONS
1. Learning and Motivation
Learning Intentions
PERSONAL GROWTH RESPONSE – On a scale of 1-10 how motivated are you to come to school each day? Explain
2. Assisted Dying - Part 1
Learning Intentions
Success Criteria
IN CLASS TASK - QUICK WRITE – Why do we have such a tough time talking about death?
3. Assisted Dying – Part 2
Learning Intentions
IN CLASS TASK - Debate Activity
4. Impact of Technology – PART 1
Learning Intentions &
2 IN CLASS TASKS
Personal Growth – What does your usage/relationship with technology look like?
Quick Write – Does technology bring value to your life?
5. Tech Addiction – PART 2
Learning Intention
IN CLASS TASKS
Personal Growth - DO YOU THINK YOU NEED TO DECREASE YOUR AMOUNT OF SCREEN TIME?
IN CLASS TASK - Debate Activity
GROUP 402 ONLY - REPLACES DEBATE TASK - Reflection - Is technology having a negative impact on our lives?
6. Existence
Learning Intentions &
PERSONAL GROWTH RESPONSE – DO I MATTER?
7. Who Am I? Character Development
Learning Intention:
- To analyze our personal character
Success Criteria:
- You have reflected who you are
- You have reflected on how your identity is impacted by your experiences
- You have reflected on who controls who you are
Term 2 Ethical Response - Do you believe your past experiences determine who you you are or is your character something you can choose?
8. The meaning of life
Learning Intentions:
-To analyze the concept of purpose
-To analyze the concept of human freedom
Success Criteria:
-You have reflected on the freedom and control you on what will happen in your life.
-You have reflected on what will bring meaning to your life
QUICK WRITE: Choose one word and describe how it represents purpose in your life.
Learning Intentions
- To identify how motivation connects to learning
- You have identified what motivates you
- You have made a connection between learning and motivation
PERSONAL GROWTH RESPONSE – On a scale of 1-10 how motivated are you to come to school each day? Explain
2. Assisted Dying - Part 1
Learning Intentions
- You understand and can apply the concepts to real life.
Success Criteria
- You have provided perspectives on pro life and pro choice
- You have provided your own personal stance
IN CLASS TASK - QUICK WRITE – Why do we have such a tough time talking about death?
3. Assisted Dying – Part 2
Learning Intentions
- To analyze various perspectives on assisted dying.
- You have provided your opinion
- You have argued and justified perspectives
IN CLASS TASK - Debate Activity
4. Impact of Technology – PART 1
Learning Intentions &
- TO ANALYZE OUR USAGE OF TECHNOLOGY
- TO ANALYZE THE VALUE / IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY
- YOU HAVE REFLECTED ON YOUR OWN PERSONAL USAGE OF TECHNOLOGY
- YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED AN UNDERSTANDING OF MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES ON THE IMPACT TECHNOLOGY HAS ON SOCIETY
- YOU HAVE REFLECTED AND SHARED YOUR OPINION ON THE VALUE ASSOCIATED TO TECHNOLOGY
2 IN CLASS TASKS
Personal Growth – What does your usage/relationship with technology look like?
Quick Write – Does technology bring value to your life?
5. Tech Addiction – PART 2
Learning Intention
- To analyze the signs of dependancy in relation to technology usage.
- You can demonstrate an understanding of multiple perspectives on technology usage
- You have provided complex arguments in support of one perspective.
IN CLASS TASKS
Personal Growth - DO YOU THINK YOU NEED TO DECREASE YOUR AMOUNT OF SCREEN TIME?
IN CLASS TASK - Debate Activity
GROUP 402 ONLY - REPLACES DEBATE TASK - Reflection - Is technology having a negative impact on our lives?
6. Existence
Learning Intentions &
- To consider the concept of existence
- To develop an understanding of self
- You have reflected on your existence
- You have reflected on your personal identify
PERSONAL GROWTH RESPONSE – DO I MATTER?
7. Who Am I? Character Development
Learning Intention:
- To analyze our personal character
Success Criteria:
- You have reflected who you are
- You have reflected on how your identity is impacted by your experiences
- You have reflected on who controls who you are
Term 2 Ethical Response - Do you believe your past experiences determine who you you are or is your character something you can choose?
8. The meaning of life
Learning Intentions:
-To analyze the concept of purpose
-To analyze the concept of human freedom
Success Criteria:
-You have reflected on the freedom and control you on what will happen in your life.
-You have reflected on what will bring meaning to your life
QUICK WRITE: Choose one word and describe how it represents purpose in your life.