A Sporting Chance
A Humanities and Math collaboration, students debated ethical issues surrounding the world of sport, such as drug use and gender equality. Having read and discussed a series of ethical and philosophical standpoints, students created posters, wrote argumentative essays, and debated live, defending their position with philosophy and mathematical data.
Students read Michael Sandel's Justice, holding weekly Socratic Seminars on topics such as utilitarianism and libertarianism. |
Live DebatesStudents debated on exhibition night, to an audience of parents and community members. Watch debates on YouTube, or scroll down.
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Hall of ChampionsStudents visited the San Diego Hall of Champions museum to gain insight into how sport impacts society and vice-versa.
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Posters
In their groups, students created posters, displaying their philosophical and
Sports Ethics Debates
Topic: High school students should be allowed to play dangerous sports.
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Topic: School-age girls' participation in sport should be increased.
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Topic: Esports have a positive impact on society. |
Topic: Performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) should be allowed in sport.
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Topic: Athletes contribute positively to society.
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Topic: U.S. athletes are overpaid
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