Are some lies worse than others? This week, a philosophy session-plan that delves deep into the nature of deception. Starter: Auction of LiesTell a tiny lie that could be true like “My middle name is Susan”. Ask them to raise their hands, as if in an auction, to tell a slightly bigger lie. If you […]
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The prospect of being famous has always excited people, and in an age of vloggers, influencers and talent shows, it’s probably never felt more possible. So this week, a range of activities to explore the connections between fame, excellence and reward. Are famous people better than the rest of us? Would it be better to
Right now, the bestselling book in our shop isn’t on philosophy. It’s on metacognition. Schools worldwide are keen to learn more about metacognitive strategies after the EEF found it to be “very high impact for very low cost based on extensive evidence”. So this week, an activity from said book – Thinking Moves A-Z, which, for
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