MARCH’S VIRTUE
FAIRNESS
Seeking justice in all situations.
Making decisions free from discrimination, so everyone’s needs are met.
“Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.” -Rick Riordan
Discussion / Journal Questions
1. What does fairness look like at school?
2. How do you know when something is unfair?
3. What do you think about this statement: “It’s easy to decide what’s fair when it’s not about us.”
4. Have you ever been punished in a way you thought was unfair? What was unfair about it?
5. What are assumptions, and what role do they play in fairness?
6. Think about the phrase, “Fair does not mean equal.” What does this mean? Can you think of a time when it might be fair to give someone an extra advantage?
7. Good sportsmanship is related to fairness. Think of a time on the playground or in a game you played in when you or someone else acted unfairly and without good sportsmanship. What could have been done differently to help the situation?
8. Research how one of the following famous people displayed fairness: Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Jody Williams, Benito Juarez, or Doris Lessing, and then report your findings to the class.