In this unit, learners think critically about the meaning of fairness. In the story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, they identify the barriers and challenges to addressing an unfair situation.
Learners meet in a "round" to discuss issues of fairness and the common good. They explore how downloading music for free affects the common good. They brainstorm other issues of fairness that affect the common good.
Learners discuss the fair use of copyrighted music. They explore how downloading music and movies affects the artists and producers who created the pieces. Learners write a statement of fair use.
Learners reflect on their attitude about and responsibility for making fair choices about spending. They use the literary device of metaphor to express their thoughts.
In this unit, leaners define the meaning of fairness and compare and contrast it with the meaning of justice and equitable treatment. We explore the fair use of copyrighted music.
Learners play a game that helps them identify qualities in others that make them trustworthy.
Learners explore the qualities that make a friend trustworthy and determine whether you can be friends with someone you don't trust.
Learners brainstorm ways to "build capital in a trust bank account." They read and discuss a Celtic folktale and discuss the role of communication in building trust.
Learners examine their family trust relationships and connect their experiences with the trust bank account. They brainstorm things their family depends on them for and decide if they feel trustworthy at home.
Learners write an acrostic poem using the letters of their name to communicate their trustworthy nature.