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Justice in Action

Lesson Plan

Justice in Action

Understanding Justice

This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the concept of justice through engaging activities and discussions. By exploring ethical decision-making and fairness, students will develop a foundational understanding of justice, which is crucial for fostering empathy and responsible citizenship.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Blended Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Ethics For Kids: Right And Wrong, Worksheet: Justice Scenarios, Discussion: What is Justice?, Activity: Fairness Role-Play, and Exit Ticket: Justice Reflection

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what justice means to the students.
  • Introduce the video Ethics For Kids: Right And Wrong to set the stage for understanding justice.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions from the "What is Justice?" attachment to guide a conversation about the video and students' thoughts on justice.

Step 4

Activity

8 mins

  • Conduct the "Fairness Role-Play" activity where students act out scenarios from the worksheet.
  • Encourage students to discuss how justice was applied in each scenario.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Distribute the "Justice Reflection" exit ticket for students to complete.
  • Collect exit tickets and briefly summarize the key points of the lesson.
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Worksheet

Justice Scenarios Worksheet

This worksheet presents various scenarios for students to analyze and determine how justice can be applied.

Scenario 1: A classmate takes your pencil without asking. How would you handle this situation justly?

Think about fairness and communication.







Scenario 2: You see someone being left out of a game. What can you do to ensure justice is served?

Consider inclusion and empathy.







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Discussion

What is Justice?

This discussion will help students articulate their understanding of justice and relate it to their own experiences.

What does justice mean to you?

Encourage students to think about fairness and equality.







Can you think of a time when you saw justice in action?

Guide students to share personal stories or observations.







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Quiz

Justice Reflection Exit Ticket

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