Truth and Justice

People's beliefs of truth and justice are determined by their personal values and beliefs. In this subtheme, students will expand upon their own sense of self and discover what they believe to be true and just in their world. They will have the opportunity to look at the world around them and determine what is, in fact, justice.

Guiding Questions

•  What is “truth” and what is “justice”?
•  How do we define “truth” and “justice”?
•  What are the important truths in life?
•  How do we find truth? How do we tell right from wrong?
•  What are the rights of all?
•  Why is justice often hard to achieve? Is justice fair? Infallible?
•  Why does justice sometimes “sting”? How do we remedy injustice?
•  Are there situations in which it is more just to treat people differently than to treat them the same?

Lessons

1. Truth
2. Right vs. Wrong
3. What is Justice?
4. Let's Debate