Before any discussion of justice it's essential that all parties involved share an understanding of the various terms involved in such a discussion. The first video in a series of three provides viewers with definitions for social, distributive, environmental, restorative, retributive, and procedural justice. The second video defines and offers examples of social contract theory. The final video in the series introduces the concept of the veil of ignorance that suggests ways to put aside one's biases when considering how a society should operate.

Concepts

ethics, bias, social-emotional learning, justice, fairness, social justice, gender bias

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Divide the class into groups, assign each team one of the six types of justice, and have members create an illustrated poster that defines the type of justice and provides examples
• Devote an entire class period to each of the three videos in the series

Classroom Considerations

• The three videos, designed to be viewed in order, are part of the PBS Confronting Bias: Ethics in the Classroom collection
• A protocol must be in place for a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive or controversial issues

Pros

• Support materials include teaching tips, discussion questions, and a link related articles

Cons

• None