Lesson 4: Te Ture me te Whakatau

Ethics & Decision-Making

45 minutes | Applying ethical frameworks to real dilemmas

Scenario: Should NZ ban all single-use plastics by 2025?

Greatest good for greatest number - weigh environmental benefits vs economic costs

Guardianship responsibility - what do we owe future generations and the environment?

Students vote on ethical scenarios, discuss results

Questions:

Ban plastic bags: Strongly Support / Support / Neutral / Oppose / Strongly Oppose
Economic impact vs environmental benefit ranking
Most important factor in decision-making

Google Docs Entry: Students write 200-word reflection on personal ethical framework

Include: Traditional values (family/cultural), modern considerations, decision-making process

Assessment: Ethical framework comparison chart showing understanding of different approaches