How do we help junior and senior high students ask the deep questions about life, and–more importantly–answer those questions? One way is to use the This I Believe curriculum unit from National Public Radio.
Entries Tagged as 'Philosophy'
What Do Teenagers Believe?
January 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Lessons, Philosophy, Projects, Resources, Teaching, Writing
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Angst vs. Optimism in Music Video – An Invitation to Philosophy
September 15th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Lessons, Media Literacy, Philosophy, Teaching, Teen Literacy, Video
Is the world a dark, depressing slide into chaos or a beautiful, bright ascent into joy? The following music videos provide an audiovisual starting point for students to discuss angst and optimism. After showing the videos, invite students to comment on these two approaches to life, and to grapple with their own life philosophy.
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