Explore Moral Dilemmas | Comprehensive Philosophy and Humanities Lesson 8-12

Explore moral dilemmas with your middle and high school students through engaging discussions and activities! A moral dilemma is a situation where no solution is entirely satisfactory. The Trolley Problem is a classic example that often sparks lively debate.

Philosophy in the Classroom materials are designed to guide students in identifying the core components of the dilemma and fostering thoughtful discussion.

This versatile PDF, compatible with Google Workspace, is suitable for any topic in middle or high school Humanities and Social Sciences or English Language Arts courses. It's a valuable resource for teaching ethics and encouraging critical thinking in the classroom.

• 1 Graphic Organizer - "The Three Elements of a Moral Act."
• 1 Suggested Lesson Plan and Guidelines to use this resource with your students
• 1 Sample Work provided
• 1 Four-point Grading Rubric
• 1 Exit Ticket to check for understanding
• Standards Alignment Chart
• 1 Bibliography for further research

If you are teaching the following topics - this resource is an instant 1.5-hour lesson ready to go:

1. Introduction to Ethics
2. Student Advisory on Complex Moral Issues
3. Current Events
4. Utilitarianism
5. Deontology and Kantian Ethics
6. Virtue Ethics
7. Moral Theology
8. Public Speaking

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