This lesson explores opposing perspectives on fairness issues and whether fairness is based on fact or context. Students compare and contrast different perspectives on two fairness issues - one global and one personal. They reflect on when fairness is a matter to advocate for through citizen action.

We define what fairness means and compare and contrast definitions. Participants build empathy as they discuss others' experiences with fairness.

Learners use respectful language to debate in a scenario that doesn't have a clear right and wrong choice. They try to persuade the group about what is the responsible thing to do. 

Through writing, learners reflect on their own plans for taking responsibility rather than leaving things to others. 

Learners reflect on issues that people tend to avoid facing because they are difficult situations. They write an honest reflection on issues they can take action to address.

The learners brainstorm the effects of taking responsibility and not taking responsibility around issues they care about.

In this lesson, the learners define the concept of responsibility through personal reflection and discussion.

The learners examine the responsible choices of Lorenzo de Zavala who was a leader in Texas and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Through a choice of prompts, the learners reflect on and express their understanding of being responsible.

Using realistic scenarios to spark discussion, the learners discuss the importance and strategies of following through on responsibilities.