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Do Now : Explain what the “greatest good principle” is. Now take a moment to think about how this principle could be misapplied, and write it down. Can there be a conflict with the law in applying this principle? Explain why or why not. Activity: Rigor-based ethics lesson
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Do Now: Explain what the “greatest good principle” is. Now take a moment to think about how this principle could be misapplied, and write it down. Can there be a conflict with the law in applying this principle? Explain why or why not.
Activity: Rigor-based ethics lesson • Turn to Classwork section • Choose a partner (and roles) • Listen to reading passage • Take notes • Re-teach to partner Create graphic organizer
Conclusion:(write down in self-reflection section) • Alex Barsky witnesses the mugging of a classmate while walking home from school. He does nothing, for fear of getting hurt himself. He does not report it, but when his classmate makes a police report, he is named as a witness.
Reflect on the following: -Can the law force Alex to testify in a court of law in this situation? -What ethical decision-making method did he use? -What is the conflict in this situation between ethics and the law? -Imagine yourself in Alex’s situation. What would you have done? Explain.
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