Mr. Larson's Classroom Ethics Blog

Why War?- 4/27

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:22:00 -0500

What do you believe is the number one reason why people and nations go to war? Why?
Write 4-6 sentences

Negative Campaigning- 4/26

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:25:00 -0500

Do you think it is necessary, ethical, or appropriate to have negative campaigning? Why?
Write 3-6 sentences

Title IX- 4/18

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:26:00 -0500

Should schools cut sport programs to make sure that each gender gets an equal amount of money?
Why?
If they shouldn’t cut sports programs, how should they make sports equal for both men and women?
4-6 sentences

Media Violence- 4/13

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:47:00 -0500

Do you think restricting violence in media would help? Why or why not?
Do you believe that restricting violence in the media would be against our constitutional rights? Why or why not?

Write 4-8 sentences

Censorship- 4/12

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:03:00 -0500

Write 2 different arguments:
One argument to defend censorship
One argument to condemn censorship

Give reasons in each of your arguments. Each argument 2-4 sentences.

Propaganda in Film- 4/8

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:15:00 -0500

What is your reaction to propaganda in films? Do you think it is OK for films to put in political messages? Why or why not?
4-6 sentences

Race and science- 4/6

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:17:00 -0500

Write 3-6 sentences about why it is so important to see all races equal in worth.

Religious Stereotyping- 4/5

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:16:00 -0500

In 4-6 sentences tell me at least one reason why it is good that everyone is not the same.
Does not have to pertain to religion.

Fixing Stereotyping- 3/29

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:30:00 -0500

What is something you can do to stop stereotyping among your friends?
Write 4-6 sentences

Stereotyping Introduction-3/28

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:24:00 -0500

What would someone who has never met you stereotype you as by just looking at you? Why would they do this? Would that be fair to you?
Write 3-6 sentences

Gangs 3/23

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 16:05:00 -0500

Knowing what you now know about gangs, what do you think could be done to stop harmful gang activity? What could you/ society do to help these people feel like they belong?
Write 4-6 sentences

Bullying 3/22

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 16:03:00 -0500

Tell me about a time when you have bullied or have been bullied.
What happened? (When, where, what, why..)
What did you do about it?
Was the bully ever remorseful?
If you have not been bullied or bullied yourself, tell me what you would do if you were bullied. Why would you do that? What would be the end outcome?

Cliques pt. 1 3/21

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 16:00:00 -0500

Make a list of positive things about cliques and a list of negative things about cliques:
At least 5 of each

Harrison Bergeron 3/9

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:58:00 -0500

Tell me about the difficulties you have seen from our society not being uniform.
Example: Athletic people making fun of non-athletic people.

What are some of the things you can personally do to make being different not so bad.
(4-6 Sentences)

Identity 3/8

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:56:00 -0500

Write a list of your traits which you think are immutable. (at least 5)
No matter what you will remain this
Examples:
Kind Cautious Fun
Adventurous Talkative Sensitive
Give me a short (2-4 sentences) reason why you think you will always have those traits.

Priorities 3/3

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:52:00 -0500

List 5 priorities in your life in order.
In 4-6 sentences, tell me why you placed them in that order.

Power 3/1

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:48:00 -0500

Write 4-6 sentences on how you can use your power on someone positively.

Pressure 2/25

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:46:00 -0500

Write a 6-8 sentence short story about a fictional character who did something unethical under pressure.

Golden Oppertunity 2/24

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:44:00 -0500

Write one way you can discipline your academic life in EACH of these areas: (1-2 sentences each)
Time
Energy
Goals
Moods

Intro to Ethics 2/23

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:42:00 -0500

Write a 4-6 sentences about a time when you treated someone worse then you would have wanted to be treated. Tell me if you would now consider yourself to be unethical.

What do you think being ethical means? (Try Blogging)

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Larson) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:44:00 -0500

In 2-4 sentences write what you think being ethical means.