GRADE 8 ETHICS
WHAT IS ETHICS?Thinking Ethically: The Essentials
1. Develop the Characteristics of Individual Thought. 2. Quebec & Religion. 3. Reflective, Engaging Dialogue. |
this year we will discuss the following:- FREEDOM
- RELIGIOUS TRADITION - SOCIAL ORDER - MYTHICAL AND SUPERNATURAL BEINGS - AUTONOMY - QUEBEC'S RELIGIOUS HERITAGE |
LESSONS TERM 2
1 - SAFE COMMUNITIES:
Learning Intentions
- How can you promote a community of acceptance
- You can define tolerance and acceptance
- You have analyzed and provided actions or steps to be taken in order to promote a community of equality.
RESPONSE - Are you courageous enough to lead with LOVE? Explain how leading with love can help promote safe communities.
2 - Learning and Motivation
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
3 - Sexism in Sport:
Learning Intention
- To analyze how men and women are viewed in sport
- You can define sexism
- You have formulated an opinion on sexism in sport
- Why should we not use the slang term "like a girl" ?
4 - Racism in Sport
Learning Intentions &
- To analyze how racism impacts the sports world
- You have made a clear connection between racism and sport
Handout - Connection - Example in the News
5 - Youth Sports - Impact on Growth
Learning Intention
- To analyze the balance of participation vs competition in youth sports
- To analyze the value and impact sport has on individuals
- You have demonstrated an understanding of the impact sport can have on those involved
- You have formulated and supported an opinion on the subject
6 - Youth Sports - Pressure
Learning Intentions
- To identify problems associated with youth sports
- To analyze the impact these problems have on those involved.
Success Criteria:
- You have critically formulated an opinion on the pressures associated with youth sports.
- You have provided complexity to your perspective to be argued.
In class Debate Activity
7. Social Order
Learning Intentions:
- To analyze the importance of social order within society.
- You can define social order and freedom
- You can make connections between social order/freedom and what impacts both
- You have formulated an opinion on social order
QUICK WRITE:
1. Why is social order vital/important?
2. When it comes to “social order” do you think the government ever gets too involved or oversteps their boundaries in today’s society? Explain.
8. Self Image:
LEARNING INTENTION
- To analyze the concept of self image and make connections to a healthy lifestyle.
- So that you can make informed choices that will impact you physically/mentally in a positive manner.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
- I can provide reasons for a negative and positive self-image.
- I can provide a list of healthy tips to promote a healthy lifestyle
Quick Write: What is beautiful about you?
9. Healthy Eating:
FED UP DOCUMENTARY:
Ethical Response - Should the food industry be held accountable for the poor eating habits people have?
10. Depression: Mental Health
depression.pdf | |
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