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.
Audience
Time
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

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

Warm Up


Discussion

