Lesson Plan

Ethics Kickoff Blueprint

In this 60-minute session, students will analyze multiple perspectives on real-world dilemmas and practice making responsible decisions through structured debate and reflection.

Engaging in ethical reasoning builds empathy, critical thinking, and the ability to weigh consequences—key skills for personal integrity and civic responsibility.

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Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Framing

5 minutes

Step 2

Quick Dilemma Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 3

Dilemma Duel Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Classwide Conscience Circle

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Exit Ticket

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Should You or Shouldn’t You?

Session Objectives & Norms

Quick Dilemma Warm-Up

Dilemma Duel Instructions

Dilemma 1: Reporting Cheating

Vote & Discuss: Dilemma 1

Dilemma 2: The Lost Wallet

Vote & Discuss: Dilemma 2

Classwide Conscience Circle

Reflection & Exit Ticket

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Warm Up

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Discussion

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Should You or Shouldn’t You?

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