Grade 9 Unit 3: Life and Death

We change our values and perspectives in life with time

Concepts and Questions

Global Context: Identities and Relationships

Key Concepts: Perspective

Related Concepts: Point of view and self-expression

 

Inquiry Questions

• What is a good life?
• Should euthanasia be an option?
• What is a near-death experience? Do they exist?
• How can you improve your life?

We will discuss what a good life is in our personal opinion, but also to others who are in other situations. The students will write an essay about what a good life is and how they can improve their life.

We will read about near-death experiences, afterlife and euthanasia. We will watch the movie “Me Before You”, which will show the ethical and emotional difficulties. The students will have a debate club about euthanasia, where they practice to argue in pairs for an opinion, but also on how to find facts to support their arguments. The students will also read a novel each that involves the topic life and death.

We will use google classroom and the planner on Lexby’s website to get detailed instructions and documents.