HS.34 The Consequences of Ethics
This LifeKnowledge high school lesson, “The Consequences of Ethics” (HS.34), guides students to create a classroom code of ethics by examining how their actions influence the culture of a class or group. Students identify ethical and unethical classroom behaviors and their consequences, then define and apply the concepts of restorative justice and retributive justice. The lesson includes teaching strategies, activity sheets, transparency masters, application activities, and a poster rubric.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify ethical and unethical behavior in the classroom.
- Identify positive and negative consequences of ethical and unethical behavior in the classroom.
- Define and give examples of restorative justice and retributive justice.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- Overhead projector
- Writing surface
- Samples of Class Rules from various teachers
- National FFA Manual
- HS.34.TM.A–C
- HS.34.AS.A–C
- Scratch paper
- Unit
- Stage One of Development—ME
- Problem Area
- How Do I Begin to Grow?
- Precepts
- N3: Make ethical decisions.
- Resources
- Popov, Linda Kavelin. The Virtues Project: Simple Ways to Create a Culture of Character. Torrance, California. Jalmar Press, 2000.
- Key Terms
- Code of Ethics; Reconciliation; Responsibility; Restitution; Restorative justice; Restoration; Retribution
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NPH-H.9-12.5Using Communication Skills to Promote Health — Analyze how interpersonal communication affects relationships.