Lesson 1: Justice and Kindness Play a Part (8th Grade)
Handout 2

Justice and Kindness Discussion Cards

 

Describe the characteristics of someone who has treated you unfairly.

Describe a situation you have experienced that you felt was unfair. Describe the emotions you felt when you were treated unfairly. When do you think unfair or unjust situations get out of hand? Have you seen injustice in your community? Explain.
Have you ever witnessed someone being unkind to another person, animal, or property? Explain? Describe a time when someone was unkind to you. What emotions have you felt when you have been treated unkindly? If you have treated someone unkindly in the past, do you ever think about it now?  How do you feel when you think about your actions now? Name characteristics of someone who would hurt or bully another person for no reason.
What are some examples of  WHY someone may treat another person or animal in an unkind or unjust manner? Why should we respect people of diverse cultures? What are causes of stereotypes and prejudices? Describe a time when someone stood up for someone who was getting treated unfairly.

Describe a time when someone stood up for someone who was being treated unjustly.

 

Should people speak for the rights of others? Why? Why might someone protest for animal rights? Why might someone voice their opinion about an injustice happening in another country? Who can citizens speak to about protection of human rights? What does it mean to promote something?
What is advocacy? What is philanthropy? Define kindness in your own words. Define justice in your own words. Why is it important to listen to other people's problems and/or concerns?