Message from jreynolds

When I teach the Chinese Philosophies, I use the ones in the standards, Confucianism & Daoism and Legalism. I also add Buddhism for flavor, as they will have just learned it in the India unit, and it keeps it in their brains. I have them answer questions that offer scenarios and they respond how each of the philosophies would respond to the situation. They can then offer their own, and name their own philosophy. I have them do this activity in pairs. Then, to assess them, I have each pair get in front of the class, and act out one of my choosing. Sometimes I will choose the scenario, and let them choose the philosphy, or vice versa. It is a lot of fun, the students really get it by the time it's over, and seem to remember it well. Examples of the scenarios include things like, "You find $20 on the street" and "You know your brother is cheating on his tests". I have about 7 of them. I consider it a successful lesson.