This week, we started with a community game called All My Friends and Neighbors to help find similarities between students. This group is so fun, and I'm really seeing some new friendships blossom!

We then got back to work on our ethics unit. Today's theme was examining the difference between equality and equity as the students continue toward developing their answer to the question of, "What is fair?" We played the flyswatter game to review our vocabulary. There was some unsportsmanlike conduct after the game, so we took it as a teachable moment to discuss how to show empathy whether you win a game or lose. We then read the book, I Love You the Purplest. Students pointed out examples of empathy in the story. 

The students then examined a cartoon representing equality and equity and used them decipher the definitions and differences between the two words. They also discussed potentials and limitations to the model. The students finished this work by drawing their own cartoons to represent how to make the scenario even more fair in their eyes. 

We finished the day with another acting challenge. The students worked in groups of 2-3 to create a story where the equal choice wasn't fair. Their characters then solved their problem with an equitable solution.