ERC+Cycle+1+Theme+Freedom

Freedom (Definition) There is a **positive kind** of freedom and there is a **negative kind** of freedom.

Positive freedom is liberty //to become and to do as we should//. Negative freedom is liberty from //control, from regulation, and from restraint//.

People under positive freedom live by laws that protect the //vital interests of all//. For example, you pay attention in class, you do your work, you don’t interrupt others while they are talking and you contribute ideas to class discussions. In this case, all benefit although it might be easier to fool around, talk, disrupt others and not do your work.

People acting without controls under negative freedom do so although their exercise of freedom might //violate the rights of others//. Therefore, if you are disruptive in class you are not allowing others to learn and the teacher to convey the necessary information the students need.

=Lesson Plans (Sec. I)=

1. **Exercising freedom involves constraints and obligations. An understanding and application of the Ethical Concepts will help an individual exercise constraints and understand one's obligations to society and to the people around them.**

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__Student Video response__: Have the student record a short 2 minute video describing what Freedom means to them. Optional activity.


 * Directions**: Discuss the ethical concepts with the class. Use a variety of pictures and discuss how the concepts relate to the given pictures.

by Pasquale Vari




 * Directions**: Complete the given handout. Have students study the handout to complete the quiz.

Designed by Dave Lewis



Part I: Choose a partner and find 3 "contrasting" freedom's you share with each other. Discuss why these differences exist.
 * Directions**:

Part II: Find 3 contrasting freedom's between our culture with that of another.

Part III: Present your findings to the class.

//This theme overlaps with autonomy. Students will explore the various aspects of the media that try to influence and recognize the necessity to filter out false impressions the media is trying to create. Students must learn to make autonomous decisions and not allow the media to influence in negative ways.// //A great film to show for discussion: __Sexy,Inc.Our Children Under the Influence__ is an NFB film by Sophie Bissonette that explores hypersexualization in marketing and its effects on children. It is often good to have upper level students present this and lead discussions on the topic. Please note, there are two versions of this DVD, the short version is appropriate for Sec I students. The film is about 27 minutes long. It can be viewed on Youtube at this sight//
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R. Latimer Sexy Inc. Great class discussion as well as group discussion can follow watching it. Attached is a handout. I use the first couple questions as the entire class and then have others discussed in small groups and then have full class discussion. Each student then responds to one quote. Student Handouts by D. Sawyers
 * Hypersexualization of youth**

=Lesson Plans (Sec. II)=


 * Directions**: Summarize the Concepts and Themes of the program

by Pasquale Vari





Apply the concepts and themes to the following moral dilemma.

Using the film, "Madea Goes to Jail" use terms and concepts of Freedom and Autonomy. Designed by Tom Ransom

After viewing the film students hold a discussion incorporating the concepts and themes of Cycle One.
 * Directions**: Study the facts on Teen drugs and alcohol and discuss how such issues impede on an individuals freedom. Show related videos.

by Pasquale Vari




 * Video: Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Pt. 1 & 2**

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 * Directions**: Create a Billboard on Teen Drugs and Alcohol.

by Pasquale Vari



Intro to drugs-Why do people Take Drugs? Designed by Tom Ransom

A power point presenting various drugs and what they do to people. Designed by Tom Ransom



The film, "Basketball Diaries" can be shown with accompanying handout for reflection on drug use. Drug Research project handout designed by Tom Ransom

An LES on Sexuality --Freedom and Responsibility designed by Tom Ransom

Power Point covering Sexual Responsibility A Handout to accompany information on STI's.

Quiz

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