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Philosophy and ethics
The Three Trees
A philosophical enquiry/discussion lesson based on the Easter legend of the three trees.
A Visit to Auschwitz
A thought provoking philosophical enquiry/discussion lesson based on the true story of a visit to Auschwitz suitable for upper primary children.
Building a Well
A discussion lesson for small groups - mid primary. It is designed to highlight the importance of water and the problems faced in some third world countries. I used it as part of a topic on water in conjunction with the resources on the Water Aid website.
Theft at the Castle
A philosophical/thinking skills discussion lesson where children work in small groups to solve the mystery of the theft. Suitable for upper primary.
Order of Importance
An activity suitable for upper primary. Children work in small groups to discuss the importance of different attributes such as love, honesty etc. and rank them in an order of importance. Children must then justify their thinking.
The Legend of the Dogwood
A philosophical enquiry/discussion lesson based on three Easter legends.
The Fairy Flag
A philosophical enquiry/discussion lesson based on the story of the Fairy Flag.