Grade Level: High School & Beyond

Trolley Problem Ethics, Part 2

trolley car

This lesson plan can be used to expand on the thinking undertaken in the “Trolley Problem Ethics” lesson. It is accessible using the Lesson Attachment above.

Imagining New Realities

drawing of man siting by reflection of the moon

“Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.” – Lewis Carroll Materials needed: Computer (and projector if possible) to show video clip, paper and writing utensil, white board and dry erase marker or chalkboard and chalk Activity: Part 1: Ask students to write a list of 5 things that they can imagine and Imagining New Realities

Identity Activity: What makes you, you?

ship landed on icy covered land

Materials needed: Lesson plan (warm-ups, story, and game) Space for participants to form opposing groups Description: Before presenting participants with the thought experiment, engage them in at least one warm-up. For first time philosophers and/or for longer class periods, warm-up using the “Philosophy Warm-Up” prompts below. If the group has already developed basic ideas about Identity Activity: What makes you, you?