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This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ is focused on the free-will vs determinism debate. This resource can be used with students aged 8-16. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive multi-use learning session is of particular interest to Teachers of Philosophy & Ethics, it focuses on a wide range of topics such as: Determinism Free-will Fate / Destiny Moral Responsibility Responses to Evil   We’ve aimed to cover as many issues as possible when it comes to finding engaging philosophical and ethical issues for young learners to debate and discuss in relation to the free-will and determinism debate! The big question asked in this session is “What external factors influence the decisions and choices you make?”. Using a variety of engaging activities students will discuss and debate a wide range of other philosophical and ethical questions such as: What circumstances existed before we were born that influence where we will end up in life? To what extent do you have a destiny that you will inevitably fulfil? To what extent is everything the result of cause and effect? How does our genetics and biology impact the choices we make? Is a ‘bad person’ born bad or is their behaviour the result of circumstances and conditions outside of their control?    Students will also analyse and evaluate an eclectic mix of philosophical and ethical claims such as: “Everything that happens was set in motion a long time ago” “The precise moment of my death is already determined, nothing can change it” “I am in control of my own destiny” “Whether I succeed or fail in life is the result of factors outside of my control” “Free-will is an illusion”   This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment and end-of-lesson reflection activities. With a massive selection of activities designed to trigger philosophical discussions, debates and reflections: you can re-use the resource numerous times with the same group. For teachers wishing to run ‘P4C’ (Philosophy for Children) sessions these resources are ideal! The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required, just run the file and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a powerful philosophy session very easy!

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ is focused on strange paranormal beliefs and people who claim to have supernatural powers. This resource can be used with students aged 8-16. It’s one of our many resources focused on dispelling misinformation and nurturing critical-thinking skills for the information age. Disclaimer: this topic deals with some topics (such as the performance of miracles and the existence of an afterlife) that may not be appropriate for some schools. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive multi-use learning session is of particular interest to Teachers of Psychology, Critical-Thinking, & Philosophy it focuses on a wide range of topics such as: The existence of ghosts, UFOs, demons, and other paranormal phenomena The plausibility of those who claim to have supernatural powers: faith-healers, psychics, mediums etc Parapsychology: the scientific investigation of paranormal and supernatural claims   We’ve aimed to cover as many issues as possible when it comes to finding engaging philosophical and ethical issues for young learners to debate and discuss in relation to paranormal and supernatural phenomena! The big question asked in this session is “Are paranormal phenomena (e.g. psychics, ghosts etc.) real?”. Using a variety of engaging activities students will discuss and debate a wide range of other philosophical and ethical questions such as: To what extent is it reasonable to believe in some supernatural phenomenon? People from all cultures throughout history have reported ghost sightings, if ghosts aren’t real, how can we explain these reports? To what extent should we believe that UFOs exist and have come from other planets? Why do many people still believe in the power of magical spells, curses, and witchcraft?   Students will also analyse and evaluate an eclectic mix of philosophical and ethical claims such as: “Some people have supernatural abilities” “If something cannot be shown to exist by science: it doesn’t exist” “All of us had ‘past lives’ and its possible for some people to remember them” “Astrology is a waste of time and has no grounding in reality”   This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment and end-of-lesson reflection activities. The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required, just run the file and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a powerful philosophy session very easy!

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ explores the fascinating topic of identity, encouraging students to reflect on and debate philosophical and ethical questions about personal, social, and collective identity. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16 and is ideal for Philosophy, Ethics, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education), and Social Studies classrooms. It also supports your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural) education goals. Designed for universal use, it is perfect for educators in any country. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive, multi-use session is particularly engaging for teachers of Philosophy, Ethics, and Social Studies. It covers a broad range of captivating topics, including: What it means to have a personal identity The influence of culture, society, and relationships on identity The concept of identity over time: are we the same person throughout our lives? Collective identity: what defines a group or nation? The philosophical puzzle of “what makes you, you?” The big question posed in this session is, “What defines you as an individual?”   Students will explore other intriguing philosophical and ethical questions, such as: Are we defined by our choices, our genetics, or our environment? How do our relationships shape who we are? Can identity change, and if so, how? Is there a “true self,” or do we have many identities? What happens to identity in a digital world?   Students will analyse and evaluate a range of philosophical claims, such as: “Identity is fluid and constantly changing, not fixed or stable.” “It is important to conform and fit in with everyone else” "My identity has been influenced more by technology than by my parents” “If I lost my memories, I would lose my identity entirely” “It is impossible to ever really know someone else”   This session uses our signature teaching format, featuring an integrated menu with options for starters, mains, plenaries, assessments, and end-of-lesson reflections. The diverse activities—debates, discussions, and philosophical reflections—make the resource reusable for multiple lessons. Ideal for P4C (Philosophy for Children) sessions, it provides students with an engaging and thought-provoking opportunity to examine one of philosophy’s most timeless questions. The file is provided as a non-editable PowerPoint Show, requiring no planning or preparation. Simply run the file, and the intuitive menu system ensures that delivering this inspiring philosophy session is straightforward and impactful!