Ethics

Defining features

Moral principles

Decision-making framework

Consideration of consequences

Cultural and societal context

Under Generalization

Ethics are universally
applicable across cultures.

Oversimplifying complex ethical issues by reducing them to binary choices or black-and-white moral judgments.

Disregarding the influence of power dynamics, privilege, and social inequalities on ethical considerations and moral responsibilities.

Over Generalizations

Assuming that there is always a clear-cut "right" or "wrong" answer to ethical dilemmas, disregarding the complexities and nuances involved.

Treating all ethical principles and theories as equally valid or applicable in every situation, without recognizing their limitations or conflicting aspects.

Correlational
Misconceptions.

Socioeconomic status: There might be a misconception that individuals with higher socioeconomic status are inherently more ethical due to access to education and resources, while those with lower socioeconomic status are perceived as less ethical.

Education level: There could be a misconception that individuals with higher levels of education possess superior ethical reasoning skills, while those with lower levels of education are assumed to have less developed ethical judgment.

Profession or career field: There might be a misconception that certain professions or career fields inherently promote ethical behavior (such as healthcare or law enforcement), while others (such as business or politics) are perceived as breeding grounds for unethical conduct.

Ethics is relative to various curricular areas due to its contextual dependence on cultural norms, philosophical frameworks, and situational considerations, shaping diverse perspectives across disciplines such as philosophy, law, medicine, business, and more. For my purposes I will use History.

The students in 10th grade history class, typically around 15 to 16 years old, are experiencing significant physical, social, emotional, and academic growth. Their attention span may vary but generally ranges from 40 to 50 minutes. At this stage, they are likely in Piaget's formal operational stage, capable of abstract thinking, and questioning societal norms and historical events critically. Vygotskian considerations emphasize the importance of peer interactions and collaborative learning experiences.

1. Biology - Unit: Bioethics and Genetics
2. Literature - Unit: Ethical Dilemmas in Literature
3. Sociology - Unit: Social Justice and Inequality
4. Business Studies - Unit: Corporate Social Responsibility

The Revolutionary War

Reasons for Revolution

oppression

taxation

When is it right to go
to war for your beliefs

Events of the Revolution

Declaration of
Independence

Battle of Lexington
and Concord

Boston
Teaparty

Exemplars

Well known

Religious ethics

Utilitarianism

Virtue ethics

Environmental ethics

Non-Examples

Using the excuse of the greater
good to further your own goals.

Using power for personal gain