Lesson Plan

Fairness

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Fairness is the subject of a lesson plan designed to boost relationship skills and social awareness. Class members discuss that fairness is getting what you need when needed, differences are okay, and review classroom rules to identify their level of fairness. Pupils put their knowledge to the test when they read scenarios and decide which are fair and which are unfair.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Review classroom rules after long breaks
  • Display finished posters on a fairness-themed focus wall
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a list of classroom rules, index cards with scenarios written on them, poster paper, and coloring supplies
  • Make time to write out classroom rules and scenarios on index cards
  • The second of 12 lessons in a social-emotional learning series
  • The independent practice may require adult support in younger grades
Pros
  • Includes an engaging hook to attract attention 
  • Provides several lesson extensions
Cons
  • None