This lesson revolves around the idea of practicing self-control, a key concept in stoicism. It will also provide examples of how self-control can be good through the use of games and why self-control can be beneficial. But Why LessonDownload
Read MoreHave you ever thought about how you think? How about what thinking is? Can you choose what thoughts you have? Can you ever stop thinking? Go on an adventure with Olive the Owl to explore these questions and more! Thinking-About-ThinkingDownload
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Has anyone ever corrected you on your grammar? In this lesson, students will explore their use of grammar. We all use it, but why does it matter? In looking further into their grammar use, students will consider the role that grammar plays in different people’s lives. They will also reflect on whether or not language should be changed or kept […]
Join Erick and Riley on an orchestral journey through both space and Ancient Rome! Powerful gods and celestial bodies accompany us this week as Gustav Holst’s The Planets make an appearance. We talk about how music can create and embellish a character. Can you guess which planet the piece represents? CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!! 🙂
In this episode Lelan explains why perfectionism should not be one of your personality traits as it only feeds shame, and makes you feel like you are “losing it” even more. Instead of doing things for others, you should be focused on yourself, especially when it comes to trust. Lelan breaks down the BRAVING acronym from Dr Brene Brown, author […]
What was your favorite Halloween costume? Let’s analyze the character you chose to be during Halloween and explore why that was your favorite Halloween costume?
This lesson will engage k-2 students in a discussion about what Thanksgiving is and what Thanksgiving means.
What is knowledge and why do we seek it? Why do people desire being right? In this lesson we will investigate the power of knowledge and why it’s important to us.
Today we will be thinking about art, and what it means to be an artist. We are going to get creative and make some art!
Let’s talk about Aliens (and explore some ethical and epistemological questions)! Are they real? What is an Alien? Should we even go looking for them? Let’s think about it!
In this podcast Lelan explores the philosophical discussion surrounding emotions and feelings. In an attempt to recognize how uncertainty plays such a large role in our emotions, Lelan leads you through two exercises on intention and failure. If we keep our emotions and feelings in check and remind ourselves of intentions that we set, maybe then uncertainty will take less control […]
Music drifts through the air into our heads throughout our lives. But, when do we stop to just listen? You and I will be experiencing different ways of listening to music with these audio instructions. This week, the activity is to listen to the music of the world.
Music drifts through the air into our heads throughout our lives. But, when do we stop to just listen? You and I will be experiencing different ways of listening to music with these audio instructions. This week, the activity is to draw as we listen.
In this lesson, students will consider their relationship with language, exploring the languages they do and do not use in their daily communication. Would the world be better with one, universal language? What do we gain from having so many different languages?
This lesson plan is a way to explore how kindergarten through 5th-grade students see art. It is a good lesson for kids to be interactive and think of art in ways other than through drawing and paintings and sculptures.
Grab some balloons and markers to create some spooky characters for your own Halloweenparty! This activity will help you think more deeply about your feelings and emotions in relationto objects and what leads us to believe something has a mind.
In assessing the truth we often have to think about the information given to us. Should information be taken at face value, or should it be investigated? Through skepticism we can question the validity of information in hopes to find absolute truths.
We are a team of Hamilton College students designing virtual philosophy lessons for K-12 students. Our goal is to empower students during these uncertain times and elevate their voices.
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