Freedom Explored | 18 Count Discussion Task Cards Philosophy in the Classroom

If you want to teach philosophy to young people, use this lesson plan that introduces students to the concept of freedom. Freedom Task Cards are designed to encourage students to discuss philosophical questions that arise when exploring freedom. What is freedom? Is a person truly free? What is positive freedom? What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic freedom?

• This resource is optimized for distance learning, and it includes PDF and Google Workspace (Slides) files.

This resource includes the following features:

Essential Question: What is freedom?

• 1 Lesson Plan Guide
  • I Do / We Do / You Do Lesson Plan Structure
  • Perfect for group work or a carousel activity — get your kids moving while discussing freedom!
• 16 Half-Sheet Task Cards + 2 Open-ended Tasks
  • Original Content Design (Colorful!)
  • Facilitate small or whole group discussions easily
  • Printable or shareable
  • Available in color or black-lined (as an editable Google Slides)
• Includes links to primary and secondary sources
  • I provide helpful links to explain the concepts introduced in each card further. Use them for yourself or have students conduct research projects.
• Standards Alignment Chart
• Suggested Answer Key
  • Detailed explanation for each card.
  • Suggestions to get kids talking about the card
  • Historical and conceptual background provided for each card
  • Additional questions and activities to do for each card

Suggested Uses:

1. Humanities Course
2. World History Course on the History of Ideas
3. Literature Course (Paired with a work of literature that features freedom as a theme)
4. Political Philosophy or Ethics Course
5. Student Advisory Course on Freedom
6. A Lesson on Freedom
7. Supplementary Materials on a Unit on Slavery in the U.S.
8. Supplementary Materials on Women’s Rights
9. Supplementary Materials on a Civic Lesson on Rights and Duties of Citizens
   

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