Is Closure in the Purview of the Law? In other words, can the legal system provide closure to victims and/or victims’ families? That is the question addressed in my Emmett Till Dilemma One Sheet activity. …
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Dilemma One Sheet #2
Dilemma One Sheet #2 Is Killing One Child to Save Another Morally Permissible? Is killing one child to save another morally permissible? We know murder is wrong, but what if it is to save another…
Celebrating Memorial Day 2020
Celebrating Memorial Day 2020 Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was established to honor those who have died in the service of protecting the United States of America. On May 30, 1868, Major General John…
Philosophy Bites: Interactive Lessons for Distance Learning
Philosophy Bites: Interactive Lessons for Distance Learning It is certainly an uncertain time. With so much we don’t know, and circumstances changing almost by the minute, it can be difficult to know what to think…
GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY
PLEASE ENTER YOUR NAMETO WIN A GIFT CARD!THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. To help educators make these funds go even further, on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7, we’ll be hosting a two-day sitewide…
Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning
Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning Preparing for distance learning can feel overwhelming and seem impossibly complex, but it doesn’t have to be. I, along with every other instructor across the globe, am tasked with…
Dilemma One Sheet #1
Dilemma One Sheet #1 Is Cannibalism Ever Morally Permissible? Is cannibalism ever morally permissible? Weird question, I know, but one that is sure to spark conversation, debate, and discussion in your classroom! This moral dilemma…
WALK THE WALK TIP #3
HEY TEACHERS, DON’T JUST TALK THE TALK! WALK THE WALK TIP #3 STOP BUYING FAST FASHION! “The fashion industry emits more carbon than international flights and maritime shipping combined.” That’s because ‘fast fashion’ now emphasizes quantity…
Celebrating Mother Earth (and Your Love) This Valentine’s Day
Celebrating Mother Earth (and Your Love) This Valentine’s Day It’s another Valentine’s Day, and you may be finding yourself perplexed as to what to get your crunchy, earthy Valentine that will not only say…