Rules For Everyone – Immanuel Kant
This short, engaging course introduces students to the life and teachings of the philosopher Immanuel Kant, focusing on his idea of creating fair rules that benefit everyone. Throughout the week, students will explore Kant’s ideas about fairness, community, and equality through creative activities and thoughtful reflection. Through storytelling, comic creation, and design tasks, students will apply these important lessons to their own lives, fostering personal growth and understanding of community values.
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
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What is this Course About?
Join us on a journey to learn about Immanuel Kant and his vision of fairness for all. The course begins with a video set in a peaceful Icelandic village, where shared values and fair rules help maintain harmony. From there, students will discover how Kant’s teachings on fairness can be applied to modern communities. Through creative activities like comic strips and rule creation, students will learn how Kant’s ideas remain relevant in today’s world and how they can contribute to building a fairer society.
Skills We Will Cover
- Philosophical Understanding: Learn about Kant’s teachings and their application in modern society.
- Creative Expression: Illustrate Kant’s ideas through comics, using Canva as a creative tool.
- Critical Thinking: Reflect on Kant’s vision of fairness and how it applies to today’s world.
- Collaboration: Work together to build your own Classroom Constitution, applying Kant’s principles.
- Problem-Solving: Develop strategies for creating fair communities, both in the classroom and beyond.
- Personal Growth: Understand how you can contribute to a fair and respectful environment through reflection and action.
What Will We Create?
Students will create a comic strip that illustrates Kant’s vision of fairness and equality, using Canva to bring their ideas to life. Additionally, they will design a new classroom constitution for creating a fair and inclusive community based on Kant’s teachings.
Lesson Plans
Teachers will have access to detailed lesson plans aligned with the NSW curriculum, ensuring the course is adaptable to different educational standards. These plans will help make the material accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all students.
Real-World Learning
This course goes beyond theory, encouraging students to reflect on how Kant’s lessons on fairness can be applied to real-world scenarios. Students will be challenged to think critically about the role of fairness and inclusion in their daily interactions and how they can contribute positively to their communities, both inside and outside the classroom.
