What is fairness?

Students define the concept of fairness, then apply it to some real-life case studies.

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TRU_FT_Democracy_6_Final.pdf

TRU_FT_Democracy_6_RJ.ppt

Relevant SEAL outcomes

33: I can see the world from other people’s points of view…

39: I can communicate effectively with others, listening to what others say as well as expressing my own thoughts and feelings…

Topic Aims:

Programme of study for key stage 3 Citizenship 1.1 Democracy and justice

2: weighing up what is fair and unfair in different situations, understanding that justice is fundamental to a democratic society and exploring the role of law in maintaining order and resolving conflict.

Learning Outcomes

Students define the concept of fairness, then apply it to some real-life case studies.

Introduction

In this lesson students will study the concept of fairness.

Explain that democracy and fairness are linked because it is seen as one way of giving everyone a say in how their country is run.

But what is fairness? Use the dictionary definition in PowerPoint if required.

Ask the group for examples of what they see as fair and unfair in their lives