Lesson Plan

Ethics Court Plan

Students will step into a mock courtroom to debate a school-based ethical dilemma, arguing both prosecution and defense using principles of fairness, justice, and perspective-taking.

This lesson develops critical thinking, empathy, and public speaking by having students analyze real-world ethical issues, understand different perspectives, and practice civil discourse.

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5 minutes

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Assign Roles

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Case Prep

10 minutes

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Mini-Debate

10 minutes

Step 4

Jury Reflection

5 minutes

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Ethics Court

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Key Ethical Principles

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