A philosophical enquiry about trust, and games and playing by the rules.
This resource was written by:
Emma Leeson
Subject
Citizenship
Humanities/Social Studies
Parents
PSHE/ Personal development
Religious Studies
Age Range
07-11
Concept
Games
Losing
Prediction
Promises
Respect
Responsibility
Suspicion
Teacher
Trust
This enquiry starts with a card game and asks the children to trust the Games Master. But should they?
This session comprises a lesson plan and set of slides built around Thoughtful’s ‘SAPERE’ elements of enquiry model: Share, Ask, Pick, Explore, Refine and Evaluate.
This resource is made freely available in collaboration with the BBC’s Fantastic Philosophy series, narrated by Thoughtful Patron Sir Stephen Fry.
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