The Big Idea: Children confront problems everyday. Some are small like how to study for an exam or get a ride to school, and some large like how to support their friends who are in unhealthy relationships. All of these problems involve the choice of whether to intervene or do nothing and let the situation play itself out. This choice is always hard because we never really know the future and must rely on our instincts in the moment.
Claim: According to famous Greek physician Hippocrates sometimes the best way to solve a problem is not to intervene. Let the problem resolve itself.
Counterclaim: But sometimes intervention is necessary to solve problems because people are unable or unwilling to do it themselves.
Essential Question: How do we know when we should intervene to solve problems?
COPY assignment, send to students and start the conversation!
This resource is from Teach Different, where you learn about how to make this conversation method a routine.
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